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title: 'Chief Compliance Officer, UK at Robinhood'
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# Chief Compliance Officer, UK at Robinhood

- **Company:** Robinhood
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-06
- **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/robinhood/jobs/8226687?t=gh_src=&gh_jid=8226687

## Job description

Join us in building the future of finance.

Our mission is to democratize finance for all. [An estimated $124 trillion of assets](https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048) 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.

Robinhood is looking for a Chief Compliance Officer to lead our Risk & Compliance team in the United Kingdom. We are looking for an experienced compliance leader who is excited to work at the intersection of regulation, technology and finance, and who can handle ambiguity and shifting priorities with flexibility and patience. As Chief Compliance Officer of RHUK, you will hold SMF16 (Compliance Oversight). You will lead the UK compliance programme, provide independent challenge as the second line of defence, and serve as a primary contact for the FCA and other authorities.

This role is based in our London, UK office, with in-person attendance expected 5 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

- Oversee and maintain the firm's compliance framework in accordance with FCA rules and applicable legislation.
- Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
- Develop and deliver the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
- Provide practical regulatory advice to senior management on investments and crypto products and business initiatives and associated regulatory obligations.
- Act as a primary contact for the FCA and other relevant regulatory bodies
- Own Consumer Duty oversight
- Oversee financial crime and AML frameworks with the MLRO
- Identify and assess risks with the 1st line of defence
- Review financial promotions, website content and marketing communications to ensure compliance with FCA requirements.
- Chair Risk & Compliance Committee
- Provide training, guidance and independent investigation of compliance matters to support and lead UK Risk & Compliance team members
- Set and promote the firm’s core values, risk culture and risk appetite at Board level

## What you bring

- Based in the United Kingdom
- Degree or equivalent practical experience
- 10+ years of previous 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
- Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
- A pragmatic and risk-based approach to compliance.
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Experience working in an international team environment, across large projects with multiple work streams and coordinating cross-functional teams
- Knowledge and demonstrable use of AI

Leadership expectations

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

- Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
- Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
- Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.

## What we offer

- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership
- Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
- 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 employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more.
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
- Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs

Click [here](https://careers.robinhood.com/benefits) to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you’re ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the [Privacy Policy](https://careers.robinhood.com/applicantprivacypolicy) for your country of application.

## About Robinhood

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Robinhood is a commission-free investing platform that democratizes retail finance by eliminating trading fees and lowering barriers to entry for stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrency.
- **Entity Type**: Public (ticker: HOOD) – listed on NASDAQ
- **Headquarters**: Menlo Park, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: Vlad Tenev and Baiju Bhatt

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Fintech / Online Brokerage / Financial Services
- **Target customers**: B2C – retail investors, from first-time investors to experienced traders; also serves active traders via Robinhood Legend
- **Mission statement**: “Democratize finance for all.”

## Products & Services
- **Robinhood App (Mobile & Web)**: Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs, options, and cryptocurrencies (BTC, ETH, XRP, SOL, DOGE, SHIB, etc.). Start with as little as $1.
- **Robinhood Gold**: Premium subscription ($5/month) offering features like larger instant deposits, professional research, and zero management fees on every dollar over $100K for managed portfolios.
- **Robinhood Legend**: A desktop trading platform for active traders with advanced tools and real-time data.
- **Cash Management / Sweep**: Uninvested cash swept to FDIC-insured program banks (up to $2.25M in coverage).
- **Crypto Trading**: Robinhood Crypto allows buying, selling, and transferring multiple cryptocurrencies.
- **Robinhood Credit Card**: (Not detailed in search results but widely known; not required here.)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not directly stated in results; earlier reports show $10.6B valuation (likely historical). As a public company, market cap fluctuates – check latest.
- **Key Metric**: Record annual revenue of **$2.95B** for FY2024; **35M+ funded customers**; **over 23 million funded accounts**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not explicitly listed in the provided snippets, but Robinhood is a publicly traded company with institutional investors.
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Record revenue growth driven by net interest income, Gold subscription growth (exceeding 2.6M subscribers), and transaction-based revenue recovery in options and crypto.
  - Continued expansion into crypto, active trading tools, and gold subscription services.
  - Headcount: ~2,700 employees (as per researchorg.com).

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in commission-free trading**: Disrupted the brokerage industry by eliminating per-trade commissions.
- **Mobile-first, user-friendly interface**: Lowers the barrier for new investors.
- **Integrated ecosystem**: Stocks, options, crypto, cash management, and a premium tier all in one app.
- **Strong brand and community**: Viral customer acquisition and high retention.
- **Scale and network effects**: 35M+ funded customers create a large, engaged user base.
- **Regulatory compliance**: Registered with SEC, FINRA, SIPC (up to $500k securities protection), SOC 2 Type II certified, and FDIC sweep coverage.

## Strategic Focus
- **Deepening the financial services stack**: Expanding beyond trading into cash management, credit, and premium subscriptions.
- **AI and automation**: Embracing AI across the product and operations (the company expects AI fluency from all employees).
- **Active trading and professional tools**: Growing the Legend platform to capture higher-volume traders.
- **International expansion** (not explicit in results but likely a priority).
- **Maintaining a “high performance culture”** while scaling carefully with a lean, elite team.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Robinhood describes itself as a **high-performance environment** with a “special forces” mentality – fast-moving, high-impact, and results-driven. Values include “First Principles Thinking,” “Insane Customer Focus,” “Lean & Disciplined,” and “One Robinhood.” Egos are checked; the best solution wins.
- **Remote/hybrid/office**: The search results do not specify current policy. Historically, Robinhood has been office-first with some flexibility. Check the careers page for the most up-to-date policy.
- **Notable perks and engineering culture**: 
  - Cutting-edge technical challenges (scale, security, real-time trading).
  - AI fluency is a baseline expectation – the company invests in AI tools (e.g., BrightHire for note-taking) and expects candidates to be AI-savvy.
  - 24/7 support and protection guarantee for customers.
  - Interview process includes real-world problem-solving, system design, and case studies – no AI tools allowed during live interviews.
  - Background checks and fingerprinting for certain roles.
- **For job seekers**: Robinhood is not for everyone – the pace is demanding and goals are ambitious. But for those who thrive in high-performance, elite teams, it offers rapid impact and ownership.

## Sources
1. [careers.robinhood.com](https://careers.robinhood.com/)
2. [robinhood.com/us/en/about-us/](https://robinhood.com/us/en/about-us/)
3. [robinhood.com/us/en/](https://robinhood.com/us/en/)
4. [researchorg.com/company/robinhood](https://www.researchorg.com/company/robinhood)
5. [robinhood.com/us/en/careers/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-interviewing-at-robinhood/](https://robinhood.com/us/en/careers/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-interviewing-at-robinhood/)

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