Chief Compliance Officer, UK

robinhood· 35 open roles

London, England On-siteFull-time2 weeks ago

Salary

Undisclosed

Experience

Mid

Job Type

Full-time

Posted

2 weeks ago

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About This RoleAI processing…

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.

Key Responsibilities

1
Oversee and maintain the firm's compliance framework in accordance with FCA rules and applicable legislation.
2
Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.
3
Develop and deliver the annual Compliance Monitoring Plan and ensure timely remediation of identified issues.
4
Provide practical regulatory advice to senior management on investments and crypto products and business initiatives and associated regulatory obligations.
5
Act as a primary contact for the FCA and other relevant regulatory bodies
6
Own Consumer Duty oversight
7
Oversee financial crime and AML frameworks with the MLRO
8
Identify and assess risks with the 1st line of defence
9
Review financial promotions, website content and marketing communications to ensure compliance with FCA requirements.
10
Chair Risk & Compliance Committee
11
Provide training, guidance and independent investigation of compliance matters to support and lead UK Risk & Compliance team members
12
Set and promote the firm’s core values, risk culture and risk appetite at Board level

Requirements

Based in the United Kingdom
Degree or equivalent practical experience
10+ years of previous regulatory compliance experience within a relevant FCA-regulated firm
Approval as, or the ability to obtain approval for, the FCA Senior Management Function SMF16
Strong working knowledge of the FCA Handbook, Consumer Duty, UK Money Laundering Regulations and SM&CR.
Experience managing FCA Supervisory and Authorisations interactions and regulatory reporting
Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills
A pragmatic and risk-based approach to compliance.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
Experience working in an international team environment, across large projects with multiple work streams and coordinating cross-functional teams
Knowledge and demonstrable use of AI

Perks & Benefits

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

Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not

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