Crypto AML Intern

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 Robinhood Crypto, LLC (RHC) Compliance team acts as an advisory function to the RHC business, working to maintain and oversee policies, procedures, and internal controls to support ethical conduct and regulatory compliance for RHC as a money services business in the US.

As a Crypto AML intern, you will support various activities within the RHC Compliance function, with a focus on those involving our Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Sanctions programs. You will own impactful projects that significantly chip in to team initiatives to improve the culture of ethics and compliance across Robinhood and its brand.

This role is based in our New York or Menlo Park offices, 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

• Support the Robinhood Crypto AML Compliance team in their daily tasks related to monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
• Assist in documenting compliance activities and findings
• Work with team to identify patterns and trends and find efficiencies
• Assist in compliance due diligence related tasks

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program in Finance, Economics, Business, Political Science, International Relations, Public Policy, or a related field
• Strong curiosity about the Fintech industry and regulatory compliance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptive in a fast-paced environment, with an ability to multi-task and work with cross-functional teams and collaborators.
• A passion for Robinhood, cryptocurrency, and/or financial markets, with a curiosity about improving compliance processes and projects to support operational excellence

What we offer

• Market competitive compensation structure
• Quarterly lifestyle wallet for personal wellness, learning and development, and more!
• Time away including company holidays, paid time off, and sick time!
• Lively office environment with catered meals, fully stocked kitchens, and geo-specific commuter benefits