Chief Compliance Officer

Revolut

Revolut

Legal
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jan 16, 2025

Chief Compliance Officer

Office: New York Remote: US

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 50+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

The Compliance team supports the business with developing and releasing cutting-edge features for millions of customers around the world.

We're looking for a Chief Compliance Officer and Head of AML to lead Revolut Securities and Revolut Wealth. We're a self-directed, SEC-registered securities broker-dealer, member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and investment advisor using our state-of-the-art Robo Advisor.

Up to shape the future of finance? Let’s get in touch.

What you’ll be doing

  • Supporting compliance efforts related to supervisory oversight, e-mail surveillance, branch office exams, licensing, advertising, reporting, etc.
  • Collaborating with senior management across departments to train employees and promote a culture of compliance and ethical conduct
  • Monitoring the effectiveness of established compliance processes and controls across the business, and recommending and implementing improvements
  • Updating broker-dealer and investment advisor manuals based on new regulations or process enhancements
  • Advising on FINRA and SEC rules related to our Robo Advisor and broker-dealer, interpreting guidance as applicable to internal policies and procedures
  • Effectively reviewing and analyzing complex situations, applying judgment to resolve issues
  • Managing KYC processes for new customers, enforcing accurate review of OFAC searches
  • Managing regulatory exams, investigations, and inquiries conducted by FINRA and SEC regulators
  • Assessing the inherent risk of business units and the effectiveness of mitigating controls to minimize reputational, regulatory, or operational risk
  • Integrating industry benchmarking and best practices through ongoing research, education, and industry affiliations

What you'll need

  • A bachelor's degree
  • 10+ years of experience
  • Series 7 and 24 licenses
  • Expertise in investment advisory, including conflicts of interest, Form ADV, and related reporting
  • Efficient time management skills to initiate and manage projects effectively

Nice to have

  • Other regulatory licenses
  • Experience within fintech
  • Knowledge of self-directed broker-dealers and robo advisors

Compensation range

  • New York: $204,250 - $215,000 gross annually*
  • US: $204,250 - $215,000 gross annually*
  • Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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