Crypto AML Compliance Lead

Robinhood; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity ownership

401(k) matching

100% paid health insurance

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Crypto AML Program Manager to lead the compliance program for crypto offerings. You will coordinate with AML, Risk, Legal, Product, and international partners to ensure regulatory and policy alignment, with in-person attendance at least 3 days weekly at our Denver, Menlo Park, New York, and Westlake offices.

The role requires deep AML/crypto experience, regulatory knowledge across NYDFS, EU, and UK frameworks, and the ability to manage global programs and complex

Qualifications

• 7+ years of AML and sanctions experience, with at least 2+ years specifically within Crypto compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of fraud prevention and detection, including 1+ years of experience analyzing crypto-specific fraud typologies.
• Deep understanding of NYDFS Part 504 regulations and their application to cryptocurrency programs.
• Familiarity with EU and UK AML regulations and international compliance frameworks (e.g., MiCA, UK Money Laundering Regulations).
• Proven experience managing complex compliance projects from initiation through to completion.
• Strong communication skills that build trusted relationships among relevant business partners.
• Proficiency in SQL to extract compliance data, build queries, and develop reports for management decision-making.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and collaborate across international time zones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain oversight of shared services related to financial crimes compliance.
• Collaborate with global AML Officers to align programs across international entities.
• Advise Business, Legal, and Compliance teams on AML, Sanctions and Fraud considerations in ideation, design, development, testing, and launching crypto products.
• Support licensing and ongoing compliance requirements for state and international licenses.
• Act as SME on AML and Sanctions regulatory requirements; translate updates into actionable enhancements.
• Draft, update, and maintain compliance documentation (policies, procedures, risk methodologies).
• Manage timelines, resources, and deliverables for Financial Crimes initiatives.
• Respond to compliance inquiries from external partners, banks, and auditors.
• Support regulatory filings, exams, and inquiries; assist risk assessments and audits.
• Support board and committee reporting.

Skills

AML & Sanctions

Crypto compliance

Fraud detection

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Time management

Cross-border coordination

Tools

SQL

Job description

Robinhood is seeking a Crypto AML Program Manager to lead the compliance program for crypto offerings. You will coordinate with AML, Risk, Legal, Product, and international partners to ensure regulatory and policy alignment, with in-person attendance at least 3 days weekly at our Denver, Menlo Park, New York, and Westlake offices.

The role requires deep AML/crypto experience, regulatory knowledge across NYDFS, EU, and UK frameworks, and the ability to manage global programs and complex