Crypto Product Compliance Lead

robinhood; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 159,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Crypto Product Compliance Lead to guide the development and enhancement of crypto products and services, ensuring alignment with applicable regulations and firm policies. You will advise teams throughout the product lifecycle from ideation to launch and post-launch enhancements, collaborating with Product, Legal, Risk and Operations.

The role emphasizes regulatory reviews, examinations, and complex governance to deliver compliant crypto experiences, alongside strong

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in financial services including crypto products within compliance, risk, legal, audit, or operations.
• Experience advising on AML, sanctions, and financial crimes related to crypto products.
• Knowledge of consumer protection requirements.
• Experience advising on DeFi projects.
• Familiarity with MiCA and MiFID is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product, Legal, Risk and Operations during design, testing, launch and enhancement of crypto products and services.
• Advise on regulatory requirements and operational processes related to crypto products (AML, sanctions, consumer protection).
• Review product features, communications and marketing to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Provide timely guidance on compliance questions, regulatory developments and product issues.
• Support regulatory examinations, inquiries, filings, and internal reviews related to Robinhood Crypto products.

Skills

Compliance leadership

Crypto regulatory knowledge

AML & sanctions

Cross-functional coordination

Regulatory communications

Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you're ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading.

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.