Robinhood

Compliance Communications Senior Specialist

Robinhood$123K — $145K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • FINRA Series 7 and 24; Series 4 must be acquired within 120 days after starting
  • 6+ years in compliance or relevant functions with project leadership experience
  • Proficiency in advertising review tools like Red Oak, Saifr, or PerformLine
  • Deep knowledge of FINRA communications rules and SEC/FINRA supervision requirements
  • Experience as a registered principal approving communications with high-risk topics
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve communications with the public to meet regulatory standards
  • Collaborate closely with product and marketing teams
  • Analyze compliance of communications with internal guidelines
  • Develop and improve processes for quality and scalability
  • Enhance program efficiencies and processes within the compliance team
  • Build relationships to align compliance strategies among stakeholders
  • Guide internal customers through compliance for projects

Benefits

  • Challenging, high-impact work to advance your career
  • Performance-driven compensation with bonuses and equity options
  • 100% paid health insurance for employees, 90% for dependents
  • Flexible benefits spending account for wellness and learning
  • Employer-paid life and disability insurance alongside fertility and mental health benefits
  • Comprehensive time-off policy including holidays and parental leave
  • Positive office environment featuring catered meals and events
Full Job Description
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 at Robinhood Securities, LLC ("RHS"), and Robinhood Financial, LLC ("RHF"), drives a culture of compliance that actively supports the people, process and technologies vital to our business. We strive to craft and implement effective compliance programs to protect customers, promote market integrity, and reduce regulatory, financial, operational and reputation risk.

As a Compliance Communications Senior Specialist, you will be the cornerstone of our communications review process. You will be responsible for reviewing, advising, auditing, and providing Principal approval for retail communications-including advertising and marketing initiatives-ensuring strict adherence to regulatory standards and internal guidelines. You will act as a strategic partner, aligning compliance strategies across Marketing, Social, and Product teams to ensure customer-facing content meets firm policy, SEC rules, FINRA regulations and other regulatory agencies. By guiding internal partners through complex projects, you will ensure our communications remain compliant while actively supporting the firm's growth and safeguarding our reputation in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

This role is based in our New York, NY, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, and Lake Mary, FL offices, 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
  • Principal Review (approve) communications with the public ("CwP") materials to ensure it meets regulatory and internal standards
  • Partner closely with product and marketing teams
  • Review, analyze, and advise stakeholders on the adherence of communications compliance and internal guidelines
  • Develop and implement process improvements to increase quality and scalability
  • Establish program efficiencies and enhance processes within the team
  • Build strong relationships and align compliance strategy among different stakeholders
  • Guide internal customers on compliance for projects and deliverables
What you bring
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • FINRA Series 7 and 24. Series 4 is not a requirement, but must be willing to acquire within 120 days of starting.
  • 6+ years working in compliance or a relevant function, with a proven track record of leading projects
  • Experience with Advertising review tools such as Red Oak, Saifr, PerformLine, or similar workflow management systems.
  • Deep, practical expertise with FINRA communications rules (e.g., 2210 and 2220) and related SEC/FINRA supervision and books-and-records requirements.
  • Experience as a registered principal reviewing and approving communications with the public (CwP), especially high-risk topics like options, margin, and promotions.
  • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and adapt to a fast paced, changing environment
  • Strong written and verbal communication, strategic, negotiation skills and strong attention to detail
  • General financial services industry experience as a regulator or within compliance, audit, risk, marketing, or communication
What we offer
  • Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career.
  • Performance-driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching.
  • Best-in-class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
  • Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more.
  • Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits.
  • Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
  • Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.

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.

In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$140,000-$165,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$123,000-$145,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$110,000-$129,000 USD

Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity.

If our mission energizes you and you're ready to build the future of finance, we look forward to seeing your application.

About Robinhood

Robinhood is a financial services company that offers commission-free trading through its website and mobile app. The company was founded in 2013 by Vladimir Tenev and Baiju Bhatt, and is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. Robinhood's mission is to democratize finance for all by making investing accessible to everyone. The company has raised over $5 billion in funding and has over 13 million users. Robinhood has faced criticism for its business model, which relies on selling order flow to market makers, and for its handling of the GameStop trading frenzy in early 2021.
Learn more about Robinhood
Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2013

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