Implementation Associate UK&I

Robinhood

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 and customers at the center of everything we do. Expectations are high, and so are the rewards. The Risk & Compliance team supports Robinhood’s mission by building practical, scalable compliance frameworks that enable responsible growth across our products and services. The team partners closely with Legal, Product, Operations, and business leaders to manage regulatory requirements and enable good outcomes for customers while supporting innovation in financial services. Team members are expected to apply sound judgment, communicate clearly, and contribute to a culture grounded in integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement. We’re excited to continue growing our presence in the UK as we build products that expand access to financial markets for customers around the world! As a Risk & Compliance Senior Associate, you will help shape and strengthen Robinhood UK’s compliance program across a broad range of regulatory topics. You will lead key compliance initiatives, support the ongoing development of risk and control frameworks, and provide guidance to business partners on regulatory obligations, product design and operational processes. The role requires strong practical knowledge of UK financial services regulation, the ability to manage competing priorities, and confidence working independently in a fast-moving environment. You will also contribute to process and product improvements and scalable compliance solutions that support the continued growth of Robinhood UK. This role is based in our London 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 * Support the design, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of compliance and risk management processes aligned with internal policies and regulatory requirements * Lead components of the UK compliance monitoring program, including coordinating reviews, documenting findings, and tracking remediation activities * Assess upcoming regulatory developments and evaluate the impact on policies, procedures, controls, and business operations * Review and provide guidance on compliance approvals and escalation processes, including financial promotions, product reviews, complaints investigations, and customer communications * Partner with Product, Legal, Operations, and business teams to identify risks, strengthen controls, and improve compliance-related processes and reporting WHAT YOU BRING * Based in the United Kingdom * Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience * 3-5 years of compliance experience within UK financial services, including experience working within an FCA-regulated environment * Strong working knowledge of UK regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty, financial promotions, complaints handling, governance, compliance monitoring, and risk & control frameworks * Experience managing compliance projects or workstreams involving multiple business areas and operational stakeholders * Clear written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail and sound problem-solving abilities * Ability to operate independently, prioritize effectively, and adapt to changing business and regulatory requirements * Comfortable reviewing operational processes, identifying control gaps, and recommending practical improvements * Interest in financial technology and the evolving regulatory landscape impacting digital financial services WHAT WE OFFER * Challenging, high-impact work to grow your career * Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, and equity ownership * 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 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.

HRtechX

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about finance? If so, you might be our Finance Associate. About us HRtechX is a world leading HRtech community, connecting industry executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. We are a start-up on a growth journey who help leaders evolve and create stronger businesses through people and technology. We aim to address the challenges and opportunities for HR and HR Tech. We bring together the most influential executives, investors, and entrepreneurs to share their insights on how technology will shape the future of HR, as well as forge long lasting partnerships and client relationships. HRtechX is part of United Media which focuses on building large scale industry media and conferences products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, etc. As of today, we have organically launched 8 media companies and acquired one. What we offer you As our Finance Associate you get the unique opportunity to be a key player in building one of our portfolio companies. By providing you with the ownership of our finances, we want to constantly push you out of your comfort zone. You’ll be working out of our HQ in London and to ensure a never ending growth curve, we provide you with: * To work with a high growth international company with super brands. * Great prospects of personal growth and development in the company. * Best in class finance training. * Ability to make a contribution and gain the recognition. * Great company culture. Your Responsibilities Your responsibilities will vary; however, some of them will be to: * The role would entail both accounts payable and accounting receivable functions. * Ensuring daily accounting transactions are posted into Zero. * Assisting with budget trackers / cost reconciliations for conferences (this will be a new process and requires the careful tracking of invoices). * Assisting with the production of monthly finance reports across the business, * Assisting with ad-hoc finance projects and assisting with the implementation of new finance processes. What we expect from you You possess an unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency. You have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what you do. You take ownership of everything you do, are proactive and follow through on commitments. Moreover, you’re humble and you share our passion for building and executing new businesses. Furthermore, we expect that you: * Have acquired a finance bachelor’s or master's degree with outstanding results (finance exams are a plus)  * 2 + years of experience in finance * Have an UK work permit * Have an exceptional attention to detail * Have excellent problem solving skills * Are highly process oriented and systematic Startdate Flexible The role is onsite, Monday to Friday, based in our offices at Buckingham Gate. It is essential we work at a fast pace and collaborate in person to create market-leading, unmatched events throughout the calendar year. It will be great to have you as part of our team.

Valarian

Valarian: Innovating for the new era of digital sovereignty Valarian Technologies is a dual-use technology company building critical tools to safeguard the future in an era of evolving global security challenges. We're rethinking security beyond traditional military domains, addressing asymmetric threats that impact our technological advantage, economic strength, and democratic institutions.   We build Acra – the platform foundation for everything we do as a dual-use technology company. The platform’s name, rooted in the Greek word for citadel (or, fortress), reflects the design and purpose of our infrastructure-agnostic secure enclaves: protecting critical data. Some of the government and commercial workflows include: increased operational resiliency for mission-critical systems and functions; enabling organizations to more quickly and widely adopt emerging technologies while ensuring the integrity of their intellectual property; information flow during disaster response scenarios, and zero-trust / least-privilege environments for M&A, attorney-client privileged communications, etc. And we’ve only scratched the surface.   At our core, we're driven by a shared mission and a belief in making a tangible impact on our world. Whether you join our London HQ or the wider global organisation, you’ll be a part of collaborative, high-performing teams, creating cutting-edge software, platforms, and infrastructure. The Role   We’re looking for a Compliance Lead to take ownership of compliance at Valarian as we grow. This is a high-impact, hands-on role where you’ll be the go-to person for all things compliance, building structure where needed while keeping things pragmatic and lightweight. You’ll manage and evolve our existing frameworks (e.g. Cyber Essentials, SOC 2), lead on planning and implementing our compliance roadmap, and help us meet the requirements needed to work with Enterprise and Government customers alike. You’ll work closely with leadership and product teams to ensure compliance supports how we build and inform secure development practices. What you’ll do Own day-to-day compliance across the business, ensuring our existing frameworks (CE/CE+, SOC 2) are maintained without adding unnecessary overhead Lead the implementation of ISO 27001 from the ground up, shaping how it fits a small, fast-moving team Identify and implement additional frameworks and controls required for UK government work Plan and run audits end-to-end, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors Build and maintain a clear, pragmatic compliance roadmap aligned with company goals and customer needs Work directly with founders and leadership to prioritise compliance initiatives and manage risk Partner with product and engineering to embed compliance and security into product design early, not retrofitted later Create and maintain lean, effective policies and documentation that are actually used by the team Stay on top of regulatory changes and translate them into simple, actionable steps for the business Act as an internal advisor, helping the team understand what matters (and what doesn’t) when it comes to compliance What you’ll bring Experience owning or leading compliance in a small company or early-stage environment Strong knowledge of SOC 2 and ISO 27001, with hands-on implementation experience (especially building from scratch) Familiarity with compliance requirements for UK government or regulated industries Experience running audits and working directly with auditors without heavy external support Comfort operating as a leader, able to balance strategy with doing the work yourself A pragmatic, low-bureaucracy approach to compliance that fits a startup environment Ability to work closely with technical teams and influence product decisions Clear, concise communication, able to turn complex requirements into simple guidance Benefits Our benefits are designed to ensure our employees feel taken care of and are proud to be a part of the Valarian team. We are committed to consistently enhancing our benefit package, taking into account the overall well-being and needs of our teammates. Here are the key benefits accessible to all employees at Valarian Technologies: Equity – because you have the right to own what you’re building A competitive salary – because we value your unique skills Employer pension contributions – because you deserve a secure future Hybrid work setup – because everyone has different needs Rewarding company retreats and meetups that respect your work/life balance – because we love getting to know each other! Life at Valarian Our culture is built on inclusivity, compassion and flexibility – we want everyone to be empowered to achieve their goals at Valarian. The world is changing, and so is our way of working. If you want to join us in the London office – it’s quite nice! – you’re welcome to; and if you’d prefer to work remotely, that’s fine too. And as we build elegant solutions to simplify the complexities of business collaboration, we also simplify work life: contribute wherever and whenever allows you to be your best self. We trust each other to consistently raise the bar, and we challenge each other to continually reach new heights.