Robinhood
Financial Services
DeputyCCO-SanctionsOfficer
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“Deputy CCO - Sanctions Officer at Robinhood. Skills: International financial sanctions, EU sanctions, OFAC, UN regimes. Drive implementation of compliance frameworks. Enhance compliance frameworks”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills; Assess complex issues; Provide recommendations; Drive decision-making
In-person attendance 3 days per week
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Working knowledge of MiFID, Working knowledge of MiCA frameworks, Deep expertise in EU sanctions, Deep expertise in OFAC, Deep expertise in UN regimes, Proven experience navigating regulatory divergence, Proven track record of engaging with EU regulatory bodies, Direct experience interacting with the Bank of Lithuania, Ability to assess complex issues quickly, Ability to provide practical, risk-based recommendations, Ability to drive effective executive decision-making, Clear, authoritative written communication skills, Clear, authoritative verbal communication skills, Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, Ability to collaborate effectively across global time zones, Flexibility for late afternoon/early evening overlap with US-based teams
Nice to Have
Retail financial services experience
What You'll Do.
Drive implementation of compliance frameworks
Enhance compliance frameworks
Drive implementation of sanctions frameworks
Enhance sanctions frameworks
Serve as firm's escalation point
Serve as subject matter expert
Conduct deep-dive investigations
Own regulatory reporting obligations
Execute regulatory reporting obligations
Serve as key point of contact for external
Serve as key point of contact for regulatory
Serve as key point of contact for internal
Partner with legal teams
Partner with product teams
Partner with engineering teams
Ensure new products adhere to regulatory requirements
Ensure existing products adhere to regulatory requirements
Maintain sanctions policies
Update sanctions procedures
Align with EU regulations
Align with local laws
Align with global corporate standards
Conduct independent assurance testing
Test sanctions controls
Test onboarding flows
Drive remediation of compliance gaps
Manage asset freezing procedures
Manage mandatory reporting procedures
Restrict true matches
Report true matches to authorities
Provide oversight of screening engines
Provide oversight of blockchain analytics tools
Offer strategic advice on screening engines
Offer tuning recommendations for screening engines
Monitor geopolitical developments
Monitor sanctions evasion typologies
Translate regional risks into actionable updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with business leaders; Partner with internal stakeholders; Partner with legal teams; Partner with product teams; Partner with engineering teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presenting to stakeholders
Full Job Description
Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. An estimated $124 trillion of assets will be inherited by younger generations in the next two decades. The largest transfer of wealth in human history. If you’re ready to be at the epicenter of this historic cultural and financial shift, keep reading. 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 Compliance team’s mission is to ensure that Robinhood operates in alignment with regulatory expectations while maintaining strong controls. The team partners closely with legal, risk, product, and operations teams to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks. The team focuses on maintaining robust frameworks, monitoring emerging risks, and ensuring consistent execution of compliance obligations across international markets. As the Deputy CCO - Sanctions Officer, you will play a critical leadership role in the oversight, development, and execution of the firm’s compliance framework, acting as the ultimate subject matter expert on international financial sanctions. You will provide strategic guidance on applicable regulations—including MiFID and MiCA—while ensuring our EU sanctions controls are robust and effective. You will partner closely with business leaders and internal stakeholders, lead regulatory engagements, and drive governance processes to continuously strengthen our compliance posture. This role is based in our Lithuania office, with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week. At Robinhood, we believe in the power of in-person work to accelera
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