Crypto Product Compliance Lead

About the team + role

We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We’re looking for bold thinkers. Sharp problem-solvers. Builders who are wired to make an impact. Robinhood isn’t a place for complacency, it’s where ambitious people do the best work of their careers. We’re a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. 

The Robinhood Crypto Product Compliance team supports Product teams in developing and launching crypto products and services in alignment with regulatory requirements. The team serves as the primary compliance partner for product initiatives, providing guidance on product design, customer communications, and operational processes related to crypto offerings. Team members work closely with Product, Legal, Risk, Marketing, and Operations teams to support compliant product launches and ongoing enhancements. This team plays a key role in helping Robinhood deliver crypto experiences that meet customer needs while maintaining strong regulatory standards!

As Crypto Product Compliance Lead, you will support the development and enhancement of Robinhood’s crypto products and services. You will lead initiatives responsible for reviewing product designs, customer communications, and operational processes to support compliance with applicable regulations and firm policies. The role includes advising teams throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation through launch and post-launch enhancements. You will also work closely with Product, Legal, Risk, and Operations partners to support regulatory reviews, examinations, and business initiatives related to crypto products.

This role is based in our New York, NY and Menlo Park, CA offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. 

At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelerate progress, spark innovation, and strengthen community. Our office experience is intentional, energizing, and designed to fully support high-performing teams.

What you’ll do

• Partner with Product teams and other business partners, including Legal, Risk, and Operations, during the design, testing, launch, and enhancement of crypto products and services.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and operational processes related to crypto products, including consumer protection, AML, sanctions, and financial crimes compliance considerations.
• Develop appropriate compliance framework for new products.
• Review product features, customer communications, and marketing materials to support compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and firm policies.
• Provide timely guidance to business partners on compliance questions, regulatory developments, and product-related issues.
• Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, filings, and internal compliance reviews, including developing and executing compliance testing and monitoring, related to Robinhood Crypto products.

What you bring

• Passion for Robinhood’s mission to democratize finance for all and interest in crypto products and financial technology.
• 7+ years of experience in financial services, including experience supporting crypto products within compliance, risk, legal, audit, or operations functions.
• Experience with brokerage products.
• Awareness of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and financial crimes compliance requirements related to crypto products.
• Experience advising on consumer protection requirements.
• Experience advising on DeFi projects.
• Strong understanding of MiFID requirements is required.
• Ability to manage projects and coordinate work across technical and non-technical teams in a regulated environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting compliance guidance to business partners and leadership teams.
• Familiarity with global crypto regulatory frameworks, including MiCA, is a plus.
• Familiarity with traditional brokerage is a plus.
• Insatiable curiosity.

What we offer

• Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
• Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
• Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
• Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.