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RobinhoodCrypto Product Compliance Lead
Robinhood is seeking a Crypto Product Compliance Lead to guide the development and deployment of digital asset offerings. The company aims to democratize finance and operates…
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Robinhood is seeking a Crypto Product Compliance Lead to guide the development and deployment of digital asset offerings. The company aims to democratize finance and operates in a fast-paced environment that requires adherence to strict regulatory standards. This position sits within the Crypto Product Compliance unit, collaborating closely with legal, risk, operations, and product departments. Professionals in this function oversee product designs, marketing materials, and internal workflows to ensure they…
Job Description
Robinhood is seeking a Crypto Product Compliance Lead to guide the development and deployment of digital asset offerings. The company aims to democratize finance and operates in a fast-paced environment that requires adherence to strict regulatory standards.
This position sits within the Crypto Product Compliance unit, collaborating closely with legal, risk, operations, and product departments. Professionals in this function oversee product designs, marketing materials, and internal workflows to ensure they satisfy regulatory mandates and corporate policies. Responsibilities span the complete product lifecycle, from initial concept through post-launch updates.
Candidates suited for this opportunity possess extensive regulatory experience within the financial services sector and a strong grasp of digital asset frameworks. The job requires working on-site at least three days per week in either New York City or Menlo Park, California.
Total compensation includes performance-based incentives, bonus programs, equity, and a 401(k) matching scheme. Employees also receive comprehensive health coverage, life and disability insurance, fertility and mental health support, a flexible lifestyle wallet, and paid time off.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with product, legal, risk, and operations teams throughout the design, testing, release, and updating of crypto offerings
- Provide advice regarding anti-money laundering, financial crimes, sanctions, and consumer protection regulations
- Establish compliance frameworks for brand-new digital asset products
- Examine product features, advertising assets, and customer messaging to verify alignment with regulatory mandates
- Deliver prompt guidance to business partners concerning regulatory updates and product inquiries
- Assist with regulatory inquiries, audits, and internal testing or monitoring activities tied to cryptocurrency offerings
Requirements
- At least seven years of background in financial services, including compliance, risk, legal, audit, or operations work supporting crypto goods
- Direct exposure to traditional brokerage merchandise
- Familiarity with financial crimes, sanctions, and anti-money laundering rules relevant to digital assets
- Experience providing counsel on consumer protection regulations
- Experience advising on decentralized finance initiatives
- Mandatory understanding of MiFID requirements
- Capacity to organize projects and coordinate across technical and non-technical teams
- Written and verbal communication skills appropriate for presenting guidance to leadership
Qualifications
- Familiarity with global regulatory structures for crypto, including MiCa
- Prior exposure to traditional brokerage operations
Core Skills
Benefits
- Performance-driven compensation featuring multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
- 401(k) matching
- 100% paid health insurance for employees and 90% coverage for dependents
- Access to AI tools and ongoing AI skill-building opportunities
- Lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning expenses
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Fertility and mental health benefits
- Paid time off including holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
- Catered office meals, events, and workspaces
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the location and remote work policy for this role?
This position is based out of the New York, NY and Menlo Park, CA offices. In-person attendance is required at least three days per week.
What is the salary range for the Crypto Product Compliance Lead?
The expected base pay depends on the assigned compensation zone and ranges from $110,000 to $165,000 USD, supplemented by bonuses, equity, and benefits.
What level of experience is required?
Applicants must have at least seven years of experience in financial services, specifically supporting crypto products within legal, risk, compliance, audit, or operations functions.
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