Lead compliance initiatives for Robinhood's crypto products, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
Posted by employer 22 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 5 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
What you'll build
- Partner with Product teams during the design and launch of crypto products
- Advise on regulatory requirements related to crypto products
- Develop compliance framework for new products
- Review product features and customer communications for compliance
- Support regulatory examinations and internal compliance reviews
Must have
- 7+ years of experience in financial services
- Experience supporting crypto products within compliance
- Strong understanding of MiFID requirements
Nice to have
- Familiarity with global crypto regulatory frameworks
- Experience advising on DeFi projects
Practical constraints
- In-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week
AI in the day-to-day
Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process.
Requirements
- Experience
- 7+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The Crypto Product Compliance Lead at Robinhood is responsible for guiding the development and enhancement of crypto products, ensuring they align with regulatory standards throughout their lifecycle. This role requires expertise in compliance, risk, and legal frameworks, particularly related to financial crimes and consumer protection in the crypto space. Ideal candidates will have over seven years of experience in financial services, with a strong background in compliance for crypto products. The position is part of a high-performing team focused on ethical practices and innovation in finance.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze September 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Robinhood's careers page September 29, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$126,400).
- Starts above 46% of 243 comparable lead other roles in United States we track (median $148,000 across 84 companies).
Quick facts
- Is the Crypto Product Compliance Lead role remote?
- It's hybrid — Robinhood expects some on-site time in New York, NY, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Robinhood lists $141,000–$165,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 7 years of relevant experience for this Crypto Product Compliance Lead role.
- Where is the role based?
- Robinhood is hiring for this position in New York, NY, United States.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Robinhood targets lead candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Crypto Product Compliance Lead role at Robinhood.
From the original posting
Join us in building the future of finance.
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 New York, NY and Menlo Park, CA offices, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
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.
- Develop appropriate compliance framework for new products.
- 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, including developing and executing compliance testing and monitoring, 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 with brokerage products.
- Awareness of anti-money laundering, sanctions, and financial crimes compliance requirements related to crypto products.
- Experience advising on consumer protection requirements.
- Experience advising on DeFi projects.
- Strong understanding of MiFID requirements is required.
- 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 traditional brokerage is a plus.
- Insatiable curiosity.
What we offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
- Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.
- Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.
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