Robinhood
Finance
SeniorCryptoAMLInvestigator
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“Senior Crypto AML Investigator at Robinhood. Skills: AML investigations, cryptocurrency, blockchain analysis, SAR drafting, regulatory compliance. Conduct complex investigations into potentially suspicious activity across cryptocurrency products, brokerage accounts, and cash transactions generated from monitoring systems, referrals, or external inquiries.. Analyze blockchain transactions using tools such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, or similar platforms to trace fund flows and identify indicat”
What You'll Achieve.
strengthen controls and meet regulatory obligations; reduce financial crime risk; support regulatory compliance and customer trust; improve the effectiveness of our monitoring and investigative programs; improve investigative quality and efficiency
Industry & Context.
Sharp problem-solvers; Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex or high-risk investigations and make sound, defensible risk-based decisions.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of AML investigations experience within a broker-dealer, cryptocurrency firm, fintech company, or financial institution, including SAR drafting and complex case investigations., Direct hands-on experience investigating cryptocurrency-related activity and analyzing blockchain transactions using tools such as Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, or similar platforms., Experience working across both fiat and crypto product environments., understanding of BSA/AML regulatory requirements, particularly as they relate to virtual currencies, digital asset platforms, and money movement risks., Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex or high-risk investigations and make sound, defensible risk-based decisions., analytical, writing, and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly synthesize complex activity and investigative findings., Experience using case management and investigative platforms such as Actimize or similar systems., Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with changing priorities and emerging risks., Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Finance, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Nice to Have
ACAMS, CFCS, CFE, CRCM, or similar certification., Chainalysis Reactor/KYT certification or TRM equivalent certifications., FINRA Series 7 and/or Series 24 licenses.
What You'll Do.
Conduct complex investigations into potentially suspicious activity across cryptocurrency products
and cash transactions generated from monitoring systems
or external inquiries.
Analyze blockchain transactions using tools such as Chainalysis
or similar platforms to trace fund flows and identify indicators of money laundering
or other financial crime.
Review customer activity across Robinhood Financial
and Robinhood Money to assess risk and determine appropriate case outcomes.
well-supported Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory standards and internal quality benchmarks.
Manage the full lifecycle of investigations
including alert review
or novel investigations involving complex transaction patterns or emerging crypto-related typologies.
Stay current on emerging crypto-related financial crime trends
regulatory developments
and industry best practices
including FinCEN and NYDFS guidance related to digital assets and virtual currencies.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner cross-functionally with Compliance, Legal, Product, Risk, and Engineering teams to support investigations and strengthen controls.; Provide peer support and mentoring to newer team members, and contribute to onboarding and training efforts.
Communication Scope
analytical, writing, and documentation skills, with the ability to clearly synthesize complex activity and investigative findings.
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 Financial Crimes Investigations team protects Robinhood and its customers by detecting, investigating, and reporting potentially suspicious activity across our brokerage and crypto products. The team partners closely with Compliance, Legal, Product, Risk, and Engineering to strengthen controls and meet regulatory obligations. We focus on thorough investigations, clear documentation, and continuous process improvement to reduce financial crime risk. Our work directly supports regulatory compliance and customer trust. As a Senior Crypto AML Investigator, you will lead complex investigations involving cryptocurrency transactions, brokerage accounts, and cash movement. You will analyze blockchain activity using industry-standard analytics tools, evaluate customer behavior across Robinhood entities, and prepare high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory requirements and internal quality standards. In this role, you will manage investigations from initial alert through final decision and documentation, including escalated or high-risk cases involving emerging financial crime typologies, fraud, sanctions exposure, or potential market manipulation. You
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