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 London 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.
• 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 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 advising on anti-money laundering, sanctions, and financial crimes compliance requirements related to crypto products.
• Knowledge of consumer protection requirements.
• Experience advising on DeFi projects.
• 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 MiFID requirements 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, and equity ownership
• Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
• Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
• Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!
• Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces. 
• Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs