Lead valuation analyses for private company investments at Robinhood, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements.
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Joblaze summary
The Senior Manager of Valuation at Robinhood is responsible for leading valuation analyses of private investments and illiquid financial instruments, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. This role requires expertise in financial modeling and valuation methodologies, particularly for private equity and venture capital contexts. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of relevant experience in valuation or investment banking, along with strong communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders. The position emphasizes collaboration with various teams to assess the valuation impacts of investment structures.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Manager, Valuation role remote?
- It's hybrid — Robinhood expects some on-site time in Chicago, IL; Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY.
- What's the salary range?
- Robinhood lists $153,000–$205,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 10 years of relevant experience for this Senior Manager, Valuation role.
- Where is the role based?
- Robinhood is hiring for this position in Chicago, IL; Menlo Park, CA; New York, NY.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Excel, US GAAP, Valuation Analysis, financial modeling.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Robinhood targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Manager, Valuation role at Robinhood.
From the original posting
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About the team + role
Robinhood is seeking a Senior Manager, Valuation to lead and execute valuation analyses for private company investments, minority equity stakes, and other illiquid financial instruments held across the organization. This role will partner closely with Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting (TAFR), Corporate Development, and the RHV Private Markets Valuation Committee to ensure valuations are well-supported, defensible, and compliant with US GAAP (ASC 820, ASC 321/323) and SEC reporting requirements. This role reports into Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting (TAFR) leadership and works closely with the RHV Private Markets Valuation Committee.
This role is based in our Menlo Park, CA, New York, NY, and Chicago, IL office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 3 days per week.
What you’ll do
Financial Modeling & Valuation Analysis
- Build and maintain complex financial models (DCF, comparable company/precedent transaction analyses, OPM/PWERM, Monte Carlo simulations) to support fair value measurements of private company investments and other illiquid holdings.
- Perform quarterly and event-driven valuations for private equity/venture-style investments, including waterfall/allocation analyses across complex capital structures (preferred stock, SAFEs, convertible notes, warrants).
- Develop and refine valuation methodologies in line with AICPA Private Equity and Venture Capital Valuation Guidelines.
Governance & Reporting
- Prepare valuation memos and supporting documentation for presentation to the RHV Private Markets Valuation Committee and Audit Committee.
- Partner with TAFR to ensure valuation conclusions are properly reflected in consolidated financial statements and SEC disclosures (10-Q/10-K, 8-K as applicable).
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors (EY) on valuation-related audit requests, walkthroughs, and testing.
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Collaborate with Corporate Development, Legal, and Investor Relations on new investment structuring, follow-on financings, and exit/liquidity events to assess valuation impacts.
- Advise on the accounting and valuation implications of new or complex investment structures (e.g., tiered/contingent consideration, equity-linked instruments).
Process & Controls
- Maintain and enhance internal controls (SOX) over the valuation process, including documentation standards, model governance, and data source validation.
- Drive continuous improvement of valuation templates, market data inputs, and benchmarking practices.
What you bring
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience in valuation, financial modeling, investment banking, or private equity/venture capital, with a focus on private company or illiquid investment valuation.
- Demonstrated expertise in building and auditing complex financial models (DCF, comparable company analysis, option pricing models, waterfall/allocation models).
- Strong working knowledge of US GAAP fair value measurement guidance (ASC 820) and its application to private investments.
- Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting valuation conclusions to committees, auditors, or senior stakeholders.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel/financial modeling; familiarity with valuation software or platforms a plus.
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.
- Top Tier benefits to fuel your work, including 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
- Access to the Robinhood Employee Fund that gives eligible US employees the opportunity to invest in a private employee fund that provides exposure to Robinhood Ventures funds.
- Access to the best AI tools on the market and continuous AI skill-building for every employee, technical or not.
- 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 Range:
$174,000—$205,000 USD
Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$153,000—$180,000 USD
Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$136,000—$160,000 USD
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