Senior Manager of Product Compliance, Crypto

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.

The Robinhood Crypto Product Compliance team supports Product, Engineering and Product Operations (“Product”) in developing and deploying new and enhanced products and services compliantly. They serve as Product's primary point of contact for compliance matters related to the firm's business. This team is responsible for providing guidance, training, testing and supervisory support, acting as an escalation point, general policy and procedure updates and implementation, and acting in an advisory capacity to provide regulatory guidance on product-related matters, including review of product, marketing and advertising to support compliance with applicable requirements.

As a Senior Manager on the Compliance Product team, you’ll report to the Chief Compliance Officer of Robinhood Crypto, and be responsible for supporting new and enhanced product and service development, testing, deployment and retrospective review, working with Product, Risk and Legal to ensure offerings meet regulatory and firm policy requirements, and collaborating with business partners to ensure any updates or corrective actions are fully implemented.

This role is based in our New York City, NY or Menlo Park, CA office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 4 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

• Work with Product teams and other cross-functional partners (e.g. Business, Legal, Compliance) in ideation, design, development, testing, and launching of crypto products
• Act as the compliance subject matter expert advising on regulatory requirements and updates, Crypto business initiatives, and operational processes
• Partner with Policy & Internal Control group, CX Compliance and other Risk & Compliance groups in developing, enhancing, implementing, and testing policies, procedures, and controls
• Review product, communications, and marketing to address consumer protection related requirements
• Provide real-time tactical and strategic answers to business partners’ compliance questions and critical issues
• Train on Crypto regulations, policies, procedures, support/sales practices, and supervision
• Support regulatory filings, exams, and inquiries

What you bring

• Passion for Robinhood's products and our mission to democratize finance for all
• 7+ years of financial services legal/compliance experience and specifically 1+ years within Crypto compliance
• Prior experience in a compliance or legal role supporting crypto product development
• Extensive knowledge of the Bitlicense, NYDFS regulations, and consumer protection regulations
• Resourceful, autonomous, and adaptive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Experience managing projects collaborating with technical and non-technical teams
• Strong communication skills that build trusted relationships among relevant business partners

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, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching


• Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents


• 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.