Ethics & Compliance Lead

<div class="content-intro"><h2>Join us in building the future of finance.</h2> <p>Our mission is to democratize finance for all. <a href="https://www.cerulli.com/press-releases/cerulli-anticipates-124-trillion-in-wealth-will-transfer-through-2048" target="_blank">An estimated $124 trillion of assets</a> 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.</p></div><h3><strong>About the team + role</strong></h3> <p>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.</p> <p>Robinhood's Compliance Team is committed to operating with the highest standards of integrity and ethics across the company. The team partners closely with legal, people, and business teams to support compliant and ethical decision-making. You will help reinforce a culture where employees feel supported in raising concerns and navigating complex situations. We are seeking an experienced professional who is passionate about ethics and compliance to help strengthen this work!</p> <p>As the Ethics &amp; Compliance Lead, you will develop and oversee Robinhood’s Ethics Office and Integrity Helpline. You will guide employees on conflicts of interest, interpret and apply the Code of Conduct, and support investigations into potential policy or regulatory violations. This role partners with legal, compliance, and business teams to manage Ethics Office initiatives, improve policies and processes, and support training and communications related to ethical conduct. You will also monitor risks, track program effectiveness, and provide reporting to leadership and the Board.</p> <p><strong>This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; or Washington, DC office(s), with in-person attendance expected 3 days per week.</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <h3><strong>What you’ll do</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Develop, implement, and oversee the Ethics Office and Integrity Helpline, including triaging reports and conducting investigations into potential violations of policies, laws, and regulations</li> <li>Provide guidance on the Code of Conduct and conflict of interest matters, including gifts, entertainment, and outside business activities, acting as a primary decision-maker on complex disclosures</li> <li>Partner with legal, compliance, people, and business teams to manage Ethics Office initiatives, policies, and training programs</li> <li>Create communications and training content to increase awareness of ethical standards and compliance requirements across the company</li> <li>Monitor program effectiveness, assess compliance risks, benchmark the program against industry standards and peer organizations, and deliver reporting and metrics to leadership and the Board</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What you bring</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Several years of experience as a Compliance and Ethics Officer; a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field; financial services experience strongly preferred</li> <li>Strong personal character and a demonstrated commitment to integrity internally and externally, with senior executive presence and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly explain complex regulatory topics; ability to collaborate effectively, maintain a strong point of view, and influence stakeholders across multiple levels of the organization</li> <li>Experience developing strategies and building alignment to execute them, with the ability to approach problems thoughtfully and identify practical solutions</li> <li>Strong organizational skills with attention to detail, and the ability to exercise independent judgment while managing a complex workload autonomously in a changing and time-sensitive environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> <h3><strong>What we offer</strong></h3> <ul&g