Deputy CCO - Sanctions Officer

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance for all. a 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 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’s mission is to ensure that Robinhood operates in alignment with regulatory expectations while maintaining strong controls. The team partners closely with legal, risk, product, and operations teams to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks. The team focuses on maintaining robust frameworks, monitoring emerging risks, and ensuring consistent execution of compliance obligations across international markets. As the Deputy CCO - Sanctions Officer, you will play a critical leadership role in the oversight, development, and execution of the firm’s compliance framework, acting as the ultimate subject matter expert on international financial sanctions. You will provide strategic guidance on applicable regulations—including MiFID and MiCA—while ensuring our EU sanctions controls are robust and effective. You will partner closely with business leaders and internal stakeholders, lead regulatory engagements, and drive governance processes to continuously strengthen our compliance posture. This role is based in our Lithuania office, 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 Drive the implementation and continuous enhancement of the firm’s broader compliance and sanctions frameworks. Serve as the firm’s ultimate escalation point and subject matter expert for complex sanctions alerts, conducting deep-dive investigations into potential matches. Own and execute the firm’s regulatory reporting