Risk and Compliance Lead

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 and customers at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards.

The Risk & Compliance team supports Robinhood’s mission by building practical, scalable compliance frameworks that enable responsible growth across our products and services. The team partners closely with Legal, Product, Operations, and business leaders to manage regulatory requirements and enable good outcomes for customers while supporting innovation in financial services. Team members are expected to apply sound judgment, communicate clearly, and contribute to a culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. We’re excited to continue growing our presence in the UK as we build products that expand access to financial markets for customers around the world!

As a Risk & Compliance Senior Associate, you will help shape and strengthen Robinhood UK’s compliance program across a broad range of regulatory topics. You will lead key compliance initiatives, support the ongoing development of risk and control frameworks, and provide guidance to business partners on regulatory obligations, product design and operational processes. The role requires strong practical knowledge of UK financial services regulation, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence working independently in a fast-moving environment. You will also contribute to process and product improvements and scalable compliance solutions that support the continued growth of Robinhood UK.

This role is based in our London office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 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

• Support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of compliance and risk management processes aligned with internal policies and regulatory requirements
• Lead components of the UK compliance monitoring program, including coordinating reviews, documenting findings, and tracking remediation activities
• Assess upcoming regulatory developments and evaluate the impact on policies, procedures, controls, and business operations
• Review and provide guidance on compliance approvals and escalation processes, including financial promotions, product reviews, complaints investigations, and customer communications
• Partner with Product, Legal, Operations, and business teams to identify risks, strengthen controls, and improve compliance-related processes and reporting

What you bring

• Based in the United Kingdom
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
• 3-5 years of compliance experience within UK financial services, including experience working within an FCA-regulated environment
• Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty, financial promotions, complaints handling, governance, compliance monitoring, and risk & control frameworks
• Experience managing compliance projects or workstreams involving multiple business areas and operational stakeholders
• Clear written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and sound problem-solving abilities
• Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing business and regulatory requirements
• Comfortable reviewing operational processes, identifying control gaps, and recommending practical improvements
• Interest in financial technology and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting digital financial services

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
• 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