Crypto AML Investigator
Robinhood is seeking a Crypto Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Investigator to join its Financial Crimes Investigations team. This role focuses on identifying and mitigating financial crime risks associated with cryptocurrency transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The position is based in New York City, NY, and offers a dynamic environment within a leading fintech company.
As a Crypto AML Investigator, your primary responsibilities include conducting investigations into potentially suspicious activities involving cryptocurrency products, brokerage accounts, and cash transactions. Utilizing blockchain analytics tools such as Chainalysis, TRM, or similar platforms, you will trace fund flows and identify indicators of money laundering or other financial crimes. You will draft high-quality Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) that meet regulatory standards and internal quality expectations, manage the investigation lifecycle from detection through decisioning and documentation, and assist with escalated or high-risk cases by supporting team leads and managers with data gathering and investigative insights. Additionally, you will contribute to continuous improvement by helping to enhance investigative processes, quality standards, and tooling, and stay current on emerging crypto-related financial crime trends, typologies, and regulatory updates.
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Criminal Justice, Finance, or Economics, or equivalent experience. A minimum of 3 years of AML investigation experience at a broker-dealer, crypto firm, fintech, or financial institution is required, including SAR drafting and Know Your Customer (KYC) reviews. Hands-on experience analyzing crypto transactions and using blockchain analytics tools (e.g., Chainalysis, TRM, Elliptic, CipherTrace) is essential. A strong understanding of BSA/AML regulations, with a focus on virtual currencies and digital asset platforms, is necessary. The candidate should have the proven ability to work independently on complex cases, analyze large data sets, and make sound, defensible decisions. Exceptional writing and documentation skills, with a strong attention to detail, are important. Familiarity with Actimize or other case management platforms is beneficial. The candidate should be comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment that values initiative and innovation, and have a passion for staying ahead of financial crime threats in the crypto and fintech space.
The expected salary range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of three compensation zones. This role is also eligible to participate in a Robinhood bonus plan and Robinhood’s equity plan. Robinhood offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and other perks.
At Robinhood, the company culture is centered around democratizing finance for all, with a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and customer-centricity. Employees are encouraged to be bold thinkers and sharp problem-solvers, contributing to a high-performing, fast-moving team with ethics at the center of everything they do. The company offers opportunities for growth and development, fostering an environment where ambitious people can do the best work of their careers.