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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 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 obligations. Serve as a key point of contact for external exams, regulatory inquiries, and internal audits
Partner closely with legal, product, and engineering teams to ensure that new and existing products adhere to applicable regulatory requirements (including MiFID and MiCA)
Maintain and update the firm’s sanctions policies and procedures, ensuring strict alignment with evolving EU regulations, UN lists, OFAC, local laws, and global corporate standards
Conduct independent assurance testing on sanctions controls, screening lists, and onboarding flows, actively driving the remediation of any identified compliance gaps
Manage asset freezing and mandatory reporting procedures, ensuring true matches are restricted and reported to applicable authorities strictly within statutory deadlines
Provide oversight of screening engines and blockchain analytics tools, offering strategic advice and tuning recommendations to the First Line of Defense
Monitor geopolitical developments and sanctions evasion typologies, translating regional risks into actionable updates for the firm's screening logic
What you bring Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively across global time zones (including flexibility for late afternoon/early evening overlap with US-based teams)
Strong working knowledge of MiFID (and emerging MiCA frameworks) supporting retail financial services, paired with deep expertise in EU sanctions, OFAC, and UN regimes
Proven experience navigating regulatory divergence between different global jurisdictions
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex compliance metrics, screening engine performance data, and key risk indicators
Experience overseeing outsourced functions or services, holding global teams accountable to local EU service-level agreements
Proven track record of engaging with EU regulatory bodies, including direct experience interacting with the Bank of Lithuania
Ability to assess complex issues quickly, provide practical, risk-based recommendations, and drive effective executive decision-making
Clear, authoritative written and verbal communication skills, particularly when documenting investigative findings or presenting to senior stakeholders
What we offer Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact and bonus programs
Top tier benefits to fuel your work, including supplemental health insurance, ancillary insurance, and mental health support programs
Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible employer-paid benefits spending account expenses beyond traditional benefits such as wellness, childcare, learning, and more
Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, and more! Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces
Monthly commuter stipend to help offset in-office commuting costs
The gross monthly pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job related factors such as education, qualifications, experience, business needs, or market demands. Applicants must be based in Lithuania. This role is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus
Lithuania Gross Monthly Pay Range €6.083 — €7.083 EUR Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards, which vary by region and entity
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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