robinhood

Chief Compliance Officer, RHD

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At a Glance

Location
Chicago, IL; New York, NY
Experience
8+ years
Posted
2026-05-04T14:41:39-04:00

Key Requirements

Domain Knowledge

  • Finance
  • Regulatory

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance

including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dep

Requirements

● You have 8+ years of experience in financial services compliance, including at least 5 years focused on futures, derivatives, or related products

● You hold an active FINRA Series 3 license and have strong knowledge of CFTC and NFA regulations

● You have experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks

● You can analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams

Compensation & Benefits

● 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!

Responsibilities

● Lead and maintain the RHD compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with CFTC and NFA requirements

● Advise business teams on regulatory requirements related to futures, event contracts, and options on futures, including new product launches and updates to existing offerings

● Oversee regulatory interactions, including exams, inquiries, and reporting obligations, and coordinate responses with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit partners

● Review marketing and promotional materials to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory standards

● Support firm-wide initiatives impacting derivatives compliance, including system implementations, risk programs, and business changes

Team

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 Robinhood Derivatives (RHD) Compliance team oversees regulatory compliance for our futures, event contracts, and options on futures business. The team ensures adherence to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) requirements while supporting the compliant launch of new products. You will partner closely with Legal, Risk, Supervision & Controls, and business operations to maintain a strong compliance framework and support regulatory engagement. This team plays a critical role in enabling product innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity!

As Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of RHD, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the derivatives compliance program. You will serve as the primary compliance contact for regulators and internal partners, guiding the business through evolving regulatory requirements. You will oversee policies, procedures, and control frameworks while advising on new products, risk management practices, and regulatory developments. This role also includes leading regulatory exams, audits, and supporting major business initiatives such as potential mergers or acquisitions.

This role is based in our Chicago, IL or New York, NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected 5 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.