Sanctions Crypto Investigator

Join us in building the future of finance. 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 Financial Crimes (FinCrimes) Sanctions team plays a critical role in protecting Robinhood and its customers by identifying, investigating, and mitigating sanctions-related risks across our products and global operations. The team supports a rapidly evolving business, including cryptocurrency, brokerage, and money movement activities, while maintaining compliance with applicable U.S. and international sanctions requirements. As a Sanctions Crypto Investigator you will be responsible for investigating potential sanctions exposure associated with cryptocurrency transactions, digital asset wallets, and customer activity. You will leverage blockchain analytics, investigative tools, and sound risk-based judgment to identify potential sanctions violations, assess complex transaction activity, and document defensible investigative conclusions. This role is based in our Denver, CO, Westlake, TX, or New York NY office(s), 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 Conduct thorough investigations of cryptocurrency-related sanctions alerts, including customer screening matches, deposits, withdrawals, wallet addresses, and blockchain transactions. Leverage blockchain analytics tools, including TRM Labs or similar platforms, to evaluate direct and indirect sanctions exposure, trace transaction activity, and identify potential sanctions evasion typologies. Review and disposition potential matches against OFAC and other applicable sanctions lists, ensuring timely, accurate, and well-documented investigative decisions. Identify and escalate potential sanctions violations, including transactions or assets that may require blocking, rejecting, or additional regulatory review. Prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive investigative narratives, supporting documentation, and escalation recommendations. Monitor emerging cryptocurrency sanctions risks, regulatory developments, and illicit finance typologies to support ongoing risk identification and mitigation. Partner with Compliance, Legal, Engineering, Product, and other FinCrimes teams to resolve complex investigations and enhance sanctions screening capabilities. Identify opportunities to improve investigative workflows, screening effectiveness, operational efficiency, and automation. Assist with regulatory examinations, internal and external audits, quality assurance reviews, and management reporting. Maintain adherence to established procedures, regulatory requirements, and internal service-level expectations while managing investigative workloads. What you bring 3+ years of experience in financial crimes, sanctions investigations, AML compliance, or a related field within financial services, fintech, cryptocurrency, or another regulated environment. Demonstrated experience investigating cryptocurrency transactions and assessing financial crimes or sanctions-related risks. Working knowled