Crypto AML Investigator — Detect, Investigate, Protect

Robinhood; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Crypto AML Investigator to conduct complex investigations of cryptocurrency and fiat movements, analyze blockchain activity with Chainalysis and TRM, and draft SARs to meet regulatory standards. The role supports BSA/AML obligations and spans Robinhood Financial, Robinhood Securities, Robinhood Crypto, and Robinhood Money.

This position is based in New York, NY; Denver, CO; or Westlake, TX with in-person attendance expected at least 3/4/5 days per week.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of AML investigation experience within broker‑dealer, cryptocurrency firm, fintech company, or financial institution, including SAR drafting.
• Hands‑on experience analyzing cryptocurrency transactions and using blockchain analytics platforms (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM, or similar tools).
• Preference for those with course certifications from Chainalysis or TRM.
• Experience working across both fiat and crypto product environments.
• Strong understanding of BSA/AML regulatory requirements, particularly as they relate to virtual currencies and digital asset platforms.
• Ability to evaluate large data sets, document findings clearly, and make defensible risk‑based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into potentially suspicious activity across cryptocurrency products, brokerage accounts, and fiat transactions generated from transaction monitoring systems, referrals, or external inquiries.
• Analyze blockchain transactions using tools such as Chainalysis, TRM, or similar platforms to trace fund flows and identify indicators of money laundering or other financial crimes.
• Review customer activity across Robinhood Financial, Robinhood Securities, Robinhood Crypto, and Robinhood Money to assess risk and determine appropriate case outcomes.
• Draft clear, well-supported Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory standards and internal quality benchmarks.
• Manage the full lifecycle of investigations, including alert review, evidence gathering, decisioning, documentation, and case closure.
• Contribute to process improvements by identifying trends, control gaps, or tooling enhancements that improve investigative quality and efficiency.

Skills

AML investigation

SAR drafting

Blockchain analytics

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Criminal Justice

Finance

Economics

Tools

Chainalysis

TRM

Job description

Robinhood is seeking a Crypto AML Investigator to conduct complex investigations of cryptocurrency and fiat movements, analyze blockchain activity with Chainalysis and TRM, and draft SARs to meet regulatory standards. The role supports BSA/AML obligations and spans Robinhood Financial, Robinhood Securities, Robinhood Crypto, and Robinhood Money.

This position is based in New York, NY; Denver, CO; or Westlake, TX with in-person attendance expected at least 3/4/5 days per week.