Senior Manager of Valuation

Robinhood; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinhood is seeking a Senior Manager, Valuation to lead valuation analyses for private investments and illiquid holdings across the organization. You will partner with TAFR, Corporate Dev, and the RHV Private Markets Valuation Committee to ensure defensible valuations aligned with US GAAP and SEC requirements.

You will build and refine valuation methodologies, present to committees and auditors, and work across offices in Menlo Park, NY, and Chicago with in-person collaboration at least 3 days

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• 10+ years in valuation, financial modeling, investment banking or private equity/venture capital.
• Strong communication skills with experience presenting to committees or senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with valuation platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead valuation analyses for private investments and illiquid holdings.
• Develop and maintain complex financial models (DCF, comps, option pricing, waterfall).
• Prepare memos and documentation for valuation committees and external auditors.
• Ensure valuation conclusions align with US GAAP ASC 820 and SEC disclosures.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation analysis

DCF modeling

Monte Carlo

Waterfall analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Excel

Valuation software

Job description

• 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
• 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
• 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

Strong working knowledge of US GAAP fair value measurement guidance (ASC 820) and its application to private investmentsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related fieldAdvanced proficiency in Excel/financial modeling; familiarity with valuation software or platforms a plus10+ years of relevant experience in valuation, financial modeling, investment banking, or private equity/venture capital, with a focus on private company or illiquid investment valuationExcellent communication skills, with experience presenting valuation conclusions to committees, auditors, or senior stakeholdersDemonstrated expertise in building and auditing complex financial models (DCF, comparable company analysis, option pricing models, waterfall/allocation models)