Senior Underwriting Associate
Robinhood · Chicago, IL · 2 wk ago
On-siteFinance$149k–$175k/yrFull-time
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.
What you’ll do
- Serve as a delegate principal under FINRA Rule 3110, maintaining Written Supervisory Procedures and approving key stages of each offering
- Assist with supervising the firm's participation as a distribution participant on new-issue offerings, including allocation methodology, communications standards, and fair-dealing practices under FINRA Rules 5130 and 5131
- Serve as subject-matter expert for the selection, build, or buy decision on the firm's underwriting operations stack
- Oversee operational execution of firm-commitment underwriting from due diligence through settlement, including syndicate activity and co-manager arrangements
- Partner with Compliance, Finance, and Operations to ensure accurate reporting, regulatory filings, and readiness for review
What you bring
- You hold FINRA Series 79 licenses (Series 24 strong preferred as well)
- You have 4–7 years of experience in equity underwriting operations, investment banking compliance, or capital markets
- You demonstrate knowledge of FINRA Rules 5110, 5130, 5131, and 3110 in practical application
- You have experience supervising retail distribution of new issues or selling-group activity — or equivalent exposure to allocation governance and communications supervision
- You bring strong experience in compliance operations, reporting, and supervisory program management
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.