Senior AML Investigator

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.

As we continue to build...

We’re seeking curious thinkers looking to co-author the next chapters of our story. Joining now means helping shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future.

About the team:

The preferred location for this position is in or around Robinhood's offices in Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Lake Mary, FL, or Westlake, TX, with in-office work capabilities, as may be required by management, but remote work in limited geographies within the U.S. may be considered. Check with your recruiter for more information.

Robinhood is looking for a Senior AML Investigator to join the Financial Crimes Investigations team. The Senior AML Investigator will be responsible for conducting investigations to identify potential money laundering, fraud, market manipulation or other related activities. The role will support the Financial Crimes Investigations team in managing risk to ensure we meet our regulatory requirements. The right candidate has prior AML investigations experience working with a broker-dealer or FinTech company, including drafting Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Identifying, researching and reporting potentially suspicious activity identified through our suspicious activity monitoring rules or other sources (e.g. referrals, external inquiries etc.)
• Analyzing customer transactional activity (e.g. trading, money movement etc.) and behavioral patterns to identify potentially suspicious activity
• Conducting research utilizing Robinhood systems and proprietary tools to identify relevant Know Your Customer (KYC) information
• Managing the investigative process from detection to decisioning
• Drafting SARs, where appropriate
• Supporting Managers and Team Leads with complex investigations through gathering data and/or documentation
• Assisting with training / job shadowing for new team members

Some things we consider critical for this role

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years working in AML investigations for a broker-dealer or FinTech
• Knowledge of anti-money laundering regulations and applicable rules (i.e. BSA, FinCEN, NYDFS)
• Proven ability to interpret complex information and extract facts objectively
• Strong ability to analyze transactional activity to identify red flags
• Experience drafting SARs
• Investigative mindset and analytical ability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to a changing environment
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong working relationships
• Resourceful, persistent and ability to thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Self-starter with ability to work independently
• Ability to learn new tools quickly
• Passion for AML investigations

Bonus points:

• FINRA Series 7 & 24
• Experience with Actimize and Nasdaq SMARTS Trade Surveillance system
• Experience with blockchain analytics software (e.g. Chainalysis, Elliptic, CipherTrace)
• ACAMs Certified

Feeling ready to give 100% to democratizing our financial system? 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, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan.

US Zone 1: $94000 - $110000
US Zone 2: $82000 - $97000
US Zone 3: $73000 - $86000

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. You can view comp zones for our US office locations in the table below. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Office locations (by comp zone)
US Zone 1: Menlo Park, NYC, Seattl