Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.
As we continue to build...
We’re seeking curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. Joining now means helping shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future.
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About the team:
The Financial Crimes Team at Robinhood works across a number of verticals in an effort to protect our customers, and ensure compliance with all relevant Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions rules and regulations. As our team of passionate professionals continues to evolve the program, we are focused on leveraging innovative thinking and technology to create a best-in-class Financial Crimes Program.
What you’ll do day-to-day:
- Identify, research and report potentially suspicious activities identified through our suspicious activity monitoring rules or other sources (e.g. referrals, external inquiries etc.)
- Analyze customer transactional activity (e.g. crypto trading, money movement, etc.) and behavioral patterns to identify potentially suspicious activities
- Conduct research using Robinhood systems and proprietary tools to identify relevant Know Your Customer (KYC) information
- Handle the investigative process from detection to decisioning, including drafting SARs when appropriate
- Support Managers with complex investigations through gathering data and/or documentation
- Keep up-to-date with industry news and developments both in BSA/AML and KYC, as well as in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space
- Assist with training and job shadowing for new team members
About you:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3+ years working in AML investigations for a broker-dealer or FinTech (conducting investigations, SAR preparation, and filing), or related consulting experience for financial services/fintech clients
- Experience with blockchain analytics software (e.g. Chainalysis, Elliptic, CipherTrace)
- Knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations and applicable rules (i.e. BSA, FinCEN, NYDFS), especially relating to virtual currencies
- Strong ability to analyze transactional activity to identify red flags
- Proven track record of interpreting large amounts of complex information and extracting facts objectively
- Ability and passion to learn and adapt quickly, as both Robinhood and the crypto space are constantly evolving
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities and learn new tools quickly
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships
Bonus points:
- Crypto-specific investigative work experience, and knowledge of blockchain analysis across various crypto products
- Experience with Actimize and Nasdaq SMARTS Trade Surveillance system
- ACAMS Certified
- Crypto compliance certifications (CCI, CTCE, CCFC, Reactor, KYT)
- FINRA Series 7 & 24
CO Residents: In Colorado, the base pay for this position ranges from $58000 - $77000.
NYC Residents: In NYC, the base pay for this position ranges from $74000 - $87000.
This role is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and participation in Robinhood’s equity plan.
Base pay is determined by market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Please note, some of our roles are open to additional levels which would impact the expected base pay.
We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—we’d love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.
Robinhood promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please visitRobinhood - US Applicant Privacy Policy.
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