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 Communications Compliance team ensures our parent company and affiliate entities maintain the highest standards of regulatory and brand integrity. We review, audit, approve, and advise on a wide range of public-facing retail communications, partnering closely with Marketing, Legal, Content, and Compliance teams.

The Manager of Communications Compliance and their team will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal guidelines, provide strategic direction and enhancements for related workflows and review tools, and requirements under Firm policy, SEC rules, FTC rules, FINRA, CFTC, FCA regulations and other applicable regulatory agency requirements.

Your leadership will shape how Robinhood meets regulatory standards across jurisdictions, while also innovating on review processes and tooling! We expect this person to bring their personal area of subject matter expertise to provide a bias towards action while driving multiple initiatives.

This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA office, with in-person attendance expected at least 4 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

• Lead a team that advises, reviews, approves and audits parent company communications to ensure alignment and adherence of legal, compliance, and internal standards
• Provide quality assurance checks on entity compliance reviews, ensuring consistency and that legal and compliance guidance has been properly engaged and applied
• Collaborate with Communications and Marketing partners to provide proactive compliance input on campaigns, PR strategies, and new initiatives
• Guide internal partners and teammates on applying compliance standards to projects and deliverables, ensuring clarity and adherence from the outset
• Review, analyze, and advise on parent company and enterprise-level communications, including third-party advertising, for compliance with regulatory and firm guidelines
• Serve as a principal-level approver for communications, confirming adherence to all applicable regulatory laws and internal policies
• Provide enterprise-wide guidance on compliance expectations across multi-entity projects and verticals
• Create clear, practical guidelines and frameworks to help teams meet evolving regulatory and firm requirements
• Drive improvements to compliance processes, systems, and tools that enhance quality, scalability, and operational impact
• Strengthen internal controls and governance practices across key business areas through continuous review and refinement

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree required; JD or MBA is a plus
• 7+ years working in communications compliance within financial services, preferably a Broker-Dealer or Registered Investment Advisor 
• 3+ years in a people management role
• Strong understanding of SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FTC, and FCA communication rules and frameworks
• Excellent writing, analytical, and interpersonal skills; highly detail-oriented
• Proven leadership experience with a collaborative, feedback-driven approach
• Skilled at managing complex projects and cross-functional stakeholder groups in fast-paced environments
• Experience with compliance review tools (e.g., Red Oak), data visualization (e.g., Tableau), and AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Gemini)
• Bonus: FINRA Series 7 or 24 license, or willingness to obtain within first year

Leadership expectations 

Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here’s what we expect from them:

• Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
• Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
• Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.

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.