Registration and Onboarding Specialist

Robinhood; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (100% employee)

401(k) matching

Equity and bonus programs

Paid time off and holidays

AI tooling access

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Compliance Registration & Onboarding Associate to manage day-to-day registration, onboarding, and related tasks for Robinhood’s regulated entities and associated persons. You will help ensure adherence to licensing processes and regulatory disclosures while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

You will support Form filings, onboarding coordination, and examination readiness, contributing to process improvements and maintaining documentation across FINRA rules and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• 5+ years in Compliance, Licensing & Registration or related Brokerage function.
• Strong working knowledge of FINRA CRD / Gateway.
• Motivation as a self-starter with ability to work independently.
• Good written and verbal communication, analytical skills and strong attention to detail.
• High emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Driven to learn new skills, tools, and knowledge.
• Focused on utilizing AI to increase impact in role.
• Strong understanding of FINRA Registration and Rules (1000 - 3000).

Responsibilities

• Support the regulatory filing needs of FINRA Members (Form BD, Form BR, etc.).
• Filing Form U-4, Form U-5, and Amendments.
• Filing Form NRF and NRF Amendments.
• Collect and retain documentation for Associated Person files per SEC Rule 17a-3(a)(12).
• Assist with MyComplianceOffice tasks relating to Associated Persons requirements.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase quality and scalability of examination and registration.
• Maintain registered and Associated Persons documentation.
• Coordinate fingerprinting and background checks with People Team for onboarding.
• Lead special projects as designated.
• Order examination materials and respond to examination questions.
• Maintain SOP documentation and internal resources for reference.
• Respond to questions and support for Associated Persons in licensing/registration.
• Review Outside Business Activities, Private Securities Transactions, Gifts & Entertainment, and Professional Designations for policy alignment.
• Assist with FINRA Rule 1240 Continuing Education.
• Promote ethics and risk culture; support data delivery for broker feeds.
• Strong understanding of FINRA Registration and Rules (1000 - 3000).

Skills

Self-starter

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Emotional intelligence

Independent worker

AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

FINRA CRD / Gateway

Job description

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 Compliance Licensing & Registration Team (“L&R”) supports the US regulated entities under Robinhood Markets, primarily focused on FINRA Members. Support includes licensing & registration for regulated entities and individuals working for them. FINRA Members of Robinhood Markets include Robinhood Financial (“RHF”), Robinhood Securities (“RHS”) and TradePMR (“TPMR”). L&R is responsible for supporting both the firm and individuals. These responsibilities include onboarding new broker/dealer registrants and Associated Persons, filing disclosures, reporting, and providing guidance.

The Compliance Registration and Onboarding Associate will be responsible for conducting the day-to-day process of Robinhood’s registration, onboarding, and general processing of related tasks. The Associate will be responsible for assisting with the adherence, maintenance, and updates of Licensing & Registration processes.

This role is based in our Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Lake Mary, FL office(s), 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 regulatory filing needs of FINRA Members (Form BD, Form BR, etc.)
• Filing Form U-4, Form U-5, and Amendments
• Filing Form NRF and NRF Amendments
• Collect and ensure documentation is retained for Associated Person employee files for compliance w/ SEC Rule 17a-3(a)(12)
• Assist with MyComplianceOffice tasks relating to Associated Persons requirements
• Participate in developing and implementing process improvements to increase quality and scalability of examination and registration process
• Maintain registered and Associated Persons documentation
• Partner with Robinhood’s People Team for new hire onboarding, including fingerprinting coordination and background check review, including following up on and obtaining information for disclosure requests by regulators.
• Lead special projects as designated
• Responsible for ordering examination materials and responding to examination related questions
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedure documentation
• Maintain internal resources for reference by Registered and Associated Persons
• Responding to questions and providing support for Associated Persons in the licensing and registration area.
• Review Outside Business Activities, Private Securities Transactions, Gifts & Entertainment, and Professional Designations for alignment with Policies
• Assist in tasks related to FINRA Rule 1240 Continuing Education
• Fostering and contributing to a culture of high ethical standards and integrity and promoting the core values, risk culture and risk appetite.
• Provide support for broker feed offering and processes for delivering data
• Strong understanding of FINRA Registration and Rules (1000 - 3000)

What you bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• 5+ years working in Compliance, Licensing & Registration, or related Brokerage function
• Strong working knowledge of FINRA CRD / Gateway
• Motivation as a self-starter with ability to work independently
• Good written and verbal communication, analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• High emotional intelligence (EQ)
• Driven to learn new skills, tools, and seek out knowledge
• Focused on utilizing AI to increase impact in role
• Strong understanding of FINRA Registration and Rules (1000 - 3000)

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 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)
$94,000—$110,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)
$82,000—$97,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)
$73,000—$86,000 USD

AI Usage Disclosure: Robinhood uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our recruiting process. These tools enhance the efficiency and consistency of our hiring process; however, all hiring decisions are made by our hiring teams.

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