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Chief Compliance Officer, UK

Robinhood· International G and A
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full-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Chief Compliance Officer to lead Robinhood UK’s Risk & Compliance team, holding SMF16 (Compliance Oversight), serving as second line of defence and primary contact for the FCA and other authorities. In-person role based in London five days a week.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 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

Benefits

  • 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
  • Lifestyle wallet - benefits spending account for 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
Last updated Oct 7, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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