Director of Sanctions Investigations

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all.

Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood is lowering barriers and providing greater access to financial information. Together, we are building products and services that help create a financial system everyone can participate in.

Just as we focus on our customers, we also strive to create an inclusive environment where our employees can thrive and do impactful work. We are proud of the competitive products and company culture we've built and have been recognized as:

• Forbes Fintech 50 2021
• Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2021
• Inc. Best-Led Companies 2021
• TIME 100 Most Influential Company 2021
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• We continue to hire Robinhoodies at a rapid pace to drive this journey, and with that growth comes necessary change. We're seeking culture builders and curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. We're in build mode, majorly expanding our team while also growing up as a company. Joining now means helping shape our structures and systems, then taking part as we launch into our ambitious future.
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About the Role

The Financial Crimes Team at Robinhood works across a number of verticals in an effort to protect our customers, and ensure compliance with all relevant Anti-Money Laundering and Sanctions rules and regulations. As our Team of passionate professionals continues to evolve the program, we are focused on leveraging innovative thinking and technology to create a best-in-class Financial Crimes Program .

As a Director on the Financial Crimes team, you'll play a key strategic role in leading the firm's Enterprise Sanctions program, ensuring consistent execution to meet regulatory expectations.

What you'll do day-to-day:

• Execution and continuous improvement of Robinhood's Sanctions compliance program, including policies, procedures, risk assessment, and training.
• Staying current on US sanctions regulatory developments, key enforcement actions and industry trends while providing guidance to and solutions for internal partners across Robinhood.
• Assisting with responses to regulatory exams and inquiries.
• Assisting in managing, coaching, and strengthening team members
• Providing consultation/education to internal business partners on evolving US sanctions, emerging issues, remedial actions, and enhancements to programming including responsibility for regulatory analysis of US sanctions on global operations.
• Analyzing and making decisions with respect to unusual findings that might be related to sanctioned individuals, entities, and jurisdictions.

About you:

• 10+ years' experience in US sanctions and AML compliance programming.
• Strong knowledge of OFAC sanctions regulations, regulatory / supervisory expectations; and knowledge of EU and UK sanctions a plus.
• Experience in reviews, investigation, and resolution of sanctions and AML related issues.
• Experience in administering sanctions screening systems/tools.
• Possesses solid business acumen, curiosity, and ability to effectively shift between communications styles based on the audience.
• Works well in collaborative environments with minimal formal structure, including working collaboratively across multiple cultures, geographies, disciplines with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company personnel.
• Self-starter, flexible, innovative, and adaptive.
• Analytical and problem solving techniques.
• Good communication and organization skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with all levels of company personnel.

Bonus Points:

• Master's or JD degree preferred.
• CAMS, CGSS or other similar certifications/training preferred.

We're looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you're ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission-we'd love to have you apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement in this posting. At Robinhood, we're looking for people invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood promotes diversity and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. To review Robinhood's Privacy Policy please visit Robinhood - US Applicant Privacy Policy.

Robinhood's benefits include generous time off, 401(k) participation with employer match, comprehensive health coverage, a health savings account (HSA), wellness benefits, backup childcare and education stipends (all benefits are subject to applicable taxes and based on eligibility).

Robinhood is a primarily remote company. If hired, you will work as a remote employee unless the job you are applying for has a different working model specified. Please reach-out to your recruiter if you have any questions regarding the job's working model.