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Chief Compliance Officer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under the managerial and legal oversight SOC codes. Employers in financial services, healthcare, and tech routinely sponsor H-1B petitions for CCOs, and the annual 85,000-cap applies unless your employer holds cap-exempt status.
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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 Robinhood Derivatives (RHD) Compliance team oversees regulatory compliance for our futures, event contracts, and options on futures business. The team ensures adherence to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) requirements while supporting the compliant launch of new products. You will partner closely with Legal, Risk, Supervision & Controls, and business operations to maintain a strong compliance framework and support regulatory engagement. This team plays a critical role in enabling product innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity!
As Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of RHD, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the derivatives compliance program. You will serve as the primary compliance contact for regulators and internal partners, guiding the business through evolving regulatory requirements. You will oversee policies, procedures, and control frameworks while advising on new products, risk management practices, and regulatory developments. This role also includes leading regulatory exams, audits, and supporting major business initiatives such as potential mergers or acquisitions.
This role is based in our Chicago, IL or New York, NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected 5 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
- Lead and maintain the RHD compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with CFTC and NFA requirements
- Advise business teams on regulatory requirements related to futures, event contracts, and options on futures, including new product launches and updates to existing offerings
- Oversee regulatory interactions, including exams, inquiries, and reporting obligations, and coordinate responses with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit partners
- Review marketing and promotional materials to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory standards
- Support firm-wide initiatives impacting derivatives compliance, including system implementations, risk programs, and business changes
What you bring
- You have 8+ years of experience in financial services compliance, including at least 5 years focused on futures, derivatives, or related products
- You hold an active FINRA Series 3 license and have strong knowledge of CFTC and NFA regulations
- You have experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks
- You can analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams
- You have experience working with regulators or prior experience at a regulatory agency such as the CFTC or NFA
Leadership expectations
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here's what we expect from them:
- Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
- Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
- Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
What we offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
- Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
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.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
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 Robinhood Derivatives (RHD) Compliance team oversees regulatory compliance for our futures, event contracts, and options on futures business. The team ensures adherence to Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and National Futures Association (NFA) requirements while supporting the compliant launch of new products. You will partner closely with Legal, Risk, Supervision & Controls, and business operations to maintain a strong compliance framework and support regulatory engagement. This team plays a critical role in enabling product innovation while maintaining regulatory integrity!
As Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) of RHD, you will lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of the derivatives compliance program. You will serve as the primary compliance contact for regulators and internal partners, guiding the business through evolving regulatory requirements. You will oversee policies, procedures, and control frameworks while advising on new products, risk management practices, and regulatory developments. This role also includes leading regulatory exams, audits, and supporting major business initiatives such as potential mergers or acquisitions.
This role is based in our Chicago, IL or New York, NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected 5 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
- Lead and maintain the RHD compliance program, including policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with CFTC and NFA requirements
- Advise business teams on regulatory requirements related to futures, event contracts, and options on futures, including new product launches and updates to existing offerings
- Oversee regulatory interactions, including exams, inquiries, and reporting obligations, and coordinate responses with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit partners
- Review marketing and promotional materials to ensure alignment with applicable regulatory standards
- Support firm-wide initiatives impacting derivatives compliance, including system implementations, risk programs, and business changes
What you bring
- You have 8+ years of experience in financial services compliance, including at least 5 years focused on futures, derivatives, or related products
- You hold an active FINRA Series 3 license and have strong knowledge of CFTC and NFA regulations
- You have experience developing and maintaining compliance policies, procedures, and control frameworks
- You can analyze regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, actionable guidance for business teams
- You have experience working with regulators or prior experience at a regulatory agency such as the CFTC or NFA
Leadership expectations
Our ambitious roadmap requires a great culture shaped by exceptional leaders. Here's what we expect from them:
- Drive high performance by setting clear, focused goals, giving real-time feedback, stretching top talent, and scaling impact through focus, innovation, and tech.
- Hire and retain top talent by setting a high bar, hiring only those who raise it, investing in onboarding, and addressing talent issues quickly and fairly.
- Create community by connecting work to purpose, removing friction while prioritizing safety, building trust and inclusion, and leading from the front with integrity.
What we offer
- Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career
- Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
- Best in class benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
- Lifestyle wallet - a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
- Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
- Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more!
- Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces.
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.
Robinhood provides equal opportunity for all applicants, offers reasonable accommodations upon request, and complies with applicable equal employment and privacy laws. Inclusion is built into how we hire and work—welcoming different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences so everyone can do their best. Please review the Privacy Policy for your country of application.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Chief Compliance Officer
Align your credentials to specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the CCO role. A law degree, MBA, or bachelor's in finance or regulatory affairs strengthens that nexus. Gaps between your degree and compliance work can trigger an RFE.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are exempt from the 85,000 annual H-1B cap. CCO roles exist at hospital systems, university endowments, and federally funded research organizations where you can file year-round without lottery risk.
Search verified sponsors on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter CCO and compliance leadership roles by employers with confirmed H-1B LCA filing history. That filing record tells you the employer has run the DOL prevailing-wage process before, which matters for roles at this seniority level.
Verify prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the SOC code for Chief Compliance Officer through the OFLC Wage Search before any offer discussion. Your H-1B petition requires the employer to certify a wage at or above the prevailing level, and knowing Level III or IV thresholds gives you a grounded starting point.
Disclose your status early in senior-level interviews
CCO hiring processes involve legal, HR, and board-level approvals that take longer than standard offers. Disclosing your H-1B status before final-round interviews lets the employer's immigration counsel begin LCA preparation in parallel, avoiding a gap between offer acceptance and filing.
Confirm the employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
H-1B employers are federally required to be E-Verify participants. For a CCO specifically, an employer not enrolled in E-Verify is also a compliance red flag about the organization's broader regulatory posture, not just your sponsorship timeline.
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Find Chief Compliance Officer JobsChief Compliance Officer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Compliance Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies CCO positions as specialty occupations when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as law, finance, accounting, or business administration. The key is that the employer's job description must specify a degree requirement tied directly to the compliance function, not just a general preference for any bachelor's degree.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for compliance leadership roles?
Financial services, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology companies file the most H-1B Labor Condition Applications for compliance and regulatory affairs positions. These sectors operate under dense regulatory frameworks, including SEC, OCC, FDA, and HIPAA oversight, which creates sustained demand for credentialed compliance professionals who require sponsorship. You can browse active sponsors by industry on Migrate Mate.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement apply to a CCO position?
The DOL requires your employer to pay you the prevailing wage for the CCO occupation in the specific metropolitan area where you'll work. The employer certifies this through the LCA before USCIS ever sees your petition. Prevailing wages are tiered from Level I to Level IV, and senior compliance roles typically fall at Level III or IV. You can look up applicable figures using the OFLC Wage Search.
Can a CCO on H-1B status move to a new employer mid-petition?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your I-129 petition has been pending for at least 180 days and the new CCO role is in the same or a similar occupational classification, you can start with the new employer immediately upon filing a transfer petition. Your new employer must file before you change roles, and the new LCA must reflect the updated prevailing wage.
What documentation should I prepare before approaching employers about H-1B sponsorship for a CCO role?
Assemble your degree transcripts, professional certifications such as CRCM, CAMS, or CHC, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. For CCO roles, employers and their immigration counsel will scrutinize whether your educational background directly supports regulatory or compliance oversight. Having an O*NET occupation profile printout for the CCO SOC code can also help frame the specialty occupation argument during the LCA and petition stages.
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