Risk & Compliance (AML) Associate

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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.

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

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

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