- Company: Robinhood
- Location: London, UK
- Job type: Full-time
- Salary: Not specified
- Deadline: Not specified
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About the role
Robinhood is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to lead the Risk & Compliance team in the United Kingdom. In this position, you will hold the Senior Management Function (SMF16) for Compliance Oversight. You will be responsible for leading the UK compliance programme, providing independent challenge as the second line of defence, and acting as the primary contact for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and other regulatory bodies. The role is based in the London office, with in-person attendance expected five days per week.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain the firm’s compliance framework in line with FCA rules and applicable legislation.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
- Develop and deliver the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan, ensuring timely remediation of issues.
- Provide regulatory advice to senior management on investments, crypto products, and business initiatives.
- Act as the primary contact for the FCA and other relevant regulatory bodies.
- Own oversight of Consumer Duty and oversee financial crime and AML frameworks with the MLRO.
- Chair the Risk & Compliance Committee and set the firm’s core values and risk culture at Board level.
Requirements
- Based in the United Kingdom.
- Degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 10+ years of regulatory compliance experience within a relevant FCA-regulated firm.
- Approval as, or the ability to obtain approval for, the FCA Senior Management Function SMF16.
- Strong working knowledge of the FCA Handbook, Consumer Duty, UK Money Laundering Regulations, and SM&CR.
- Experience managing FCA Supervisory and Authorisations interactions and regulatory reporting.
- Knowledge and demonstrable use of AI.
Pay and benefits
- Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership.
- Top-tier benefits including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs.
- Access to advanced AI tools and continuous AI skill-building opportunities.
- A flexible employer-paid benefits spending account (Lifestyle wallet) for wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
- Generous time off including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, and parental leave.
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
- Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs.
How to apply
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