Risk Compliance (AML) Associate

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Financial services

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Education

Bachelor's degree
 
Location
London
 
Full job description
Join a leading fintech company that’s democratizing finance for all.
Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the heart of our decisions, Robinhood and its subsidiaries and affiliates are 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.

With growth as the top priority...

The business is seeking curious, growth-minded thinkers to help shape our vision, structures and systems; playing a key-role as we launch into our ambitious future. If you’re invigorated by our mission, values, and drive to change the world — we’d love to have you apply.

About the team + role
Robinhood is looking for a Compliance (AML) Associate to join our Risk Compliance team based in the United Kingdom (UK). We are looking for a compliance professional with experience in handling processes to prevent financial crimes in a compliant manner and who is excited to work at the intersection of regulation, technology, and finance. We are looking for a highly adaptable and collaborative person who can handle ambiguity and rapidly shifting priorities with flexibility and patience.

The role is located in the office location(s) listed on this job description which will align with our in-office working environment. Please connect with your recruiter for more information regarding our in-office philosophy and expectations.

What you’ll do
Carry out RHUK processes to prevent financial crimes based on internal policies and frameworks
Support the financial crime escalations and investigation processes resulting from customer and transaction monitoring and EDD
Working with outsourced services, RHUK team and key business stakeholders in completing the UK compliance monitoring program
Initiatives to improve effective and efficient processing of the financial crimes and compliance related processes
Identifying and assessing risks in a joint effort with the 1st line of defence and MLRO
Fostering and contributing to a culture of high ethical standards and integrity and promoting the core values, risk culture and risk appetite
Support the regulatory compliance function processes and projects where required.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
2 - 4 years of compliance practice experience specialising in financial crime prevention in the UK
Self-starter with ability to work independently, own processes to completion and coordinate across multiple functional groups
Thorough knowledge of compliance topics such as: AML, ethics integrity, KYC/CDD, governance and risk control frameworks
Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Open minded, curious, knowledgeable, proactive and not being afraid of asking for help and offering help
Resourceful and adaptive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments
A regulatory compliance background with a regulated firm
Passionate about financial services
Ability to quickly understand systems and process flows

Benefits, which vary by region and Robinhood entity.

We’re looking for more growth-minded and collaborative people to be a part of our journey in democratizing finance for all. If you’re ready to give 100% in helping us achieve our mission—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, values, and drive to change the world, not just those who simply check off all the boxes.

Robinhood embraces a diversity of backgrounds and experiences and provides equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We are dedicated to building a company that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work (and work environment) will be for everyone. Additionally, Robinhood provides reasonable accommodations for candidates on request and respects applicants' privacy rights. Please review the specific Robinhood Privacy Policy applicable to the country where you are applying. Read more