Privacy Compliance Lead

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About the team + role
We are building an elite team, applying frontier technologies to the world’s biggest financial problems. We're on the lookout for creative 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.

Robinhood’s Privacy Engineering team is looking for a Privacy Compliance Lead to join our growing Privacy team. As part of the team, you’ll help shape the privacy compliance and program strategy while coordinating across multiple functions within the company.

We’re looking for someone who is adaptable, collaborative, and thrives in fast-paced environments with shifting priorities. This is a great opportunity to join a mission-driven company and help protect user trust as we continue to expand.

This role is based in our New York, NY 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
Create and maintain processes, workflows, and content for Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs)
Develop and maintain artifacts to demonstrate compliance with GDPR and other global privacy regulations
Maintain privacy policy management by tracking proposed policies and driving completion of related initiatives
Translate legal and regulatory requirements into internal policies, workflows, and training across product, engineering, marketing, and customer operations
Support the development of a scalable privacy compliance program aligned with international expansion efforts
Embed with engineering and product teams during development to ensure our data collection and usage practices are transparent, protect user privacy, and mitigate risk
Lead DPIAs & TIAs: Own and refine processes for conducting DPIAs, TIAs, LIA/PIAs, and related assessments. Ensure appropriate documentation, risk mitigation, and escalation paths are in place.
Collaborate with procurement, security, and legal teams to evaluate third-party vendors, negotiate Data Protection Addenda (DPAs), and ensure processor compliance
Support regulatory or internal audits, inquiries, and investigations, including preparation of documentation and development of internal remediation plans
Define and track privacy key performance indicators (KPIs), risk metrics, and program maturity for reporting to leadership and the board
Support privacy-related projects by managing communication, coordination, planning, and execution of strategic objectives
What you bring
5 years of relevant privacy experience, preferably at a technology or fintech company
Strong working knowledge of CCPA, CPRA, GDPR, and other major data protection regulations
Excellent organizational, time management, and verbal/written communication skills
Proven project management capabilities with a track record of driving initiatives to completion
Experience working in fast-paced, highly regulated industries such as consumer tech or financial services
Ability to work independently and manage multiple cross-functional projects
CIPP/US or similar privacy certification preferred
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.


In addition to the base pay range listed below, this role is also eligible for bonus opportunities + equity + benefits.

Base pay for the successful applicant will depend on a variety of job-related factors, which may include education, training, experience, location, business needs, or market demands. The expected base pay range for this role is based on the location where the work will be performed and is aligned to one of 3 compensation zones. For other locations not listed, compensation can be discussed with your recruiter during the interview process.

Base Pay Range:

Zone 1 (Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY; Bellevue, WA; Washington, DC)

$166,000 - $195,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$146,000 - $172,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$129,000 - $152,000 USD

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.