Senior Underwriting Associate

United States Digital Space LLC; Chicago, New York (IL, NY); On-site; USD 131,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Equity ownership

Bonus programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is building a premier underwriting and retail distribution platform for equity offerings in the United States, seeking a seasoned operations professional. The role oversees firm-commitment underwriting processes, regulatory engagement, and compliance across end-to-end deal lifecycles.

Based in a major U.S. city with in-person work expectations, you will collaborate with Compliance, Finance, and Trading Ops to ensure robust controls and accurate reporting,

Qualifications

• FINRA Series 79 license required.
• Experience supervising retail distribution of new issues or selling-group activity.
• Knowledge of FINRA Rules 5110, 5130, 5131, and 3110 in practice.

Responsibilities

• Serve as delegate principal under FINRA Rule 3110 and approve key stages of each offering.
• Assist with supervising distribution participation on new-issue offerings, including allocation methodologies and fair-dealing practices.
• Advise on selection/build/buy decisions for underwriting operations stack.
• Oversee execution of firm-commitment underwriting from due diligence to settlement and co-manager arrangements.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Finance, and Operations for accurate reporting and regulatory readiness.

Skills

FINRA 79 license

Series 24 license

Equity underwriting

Regulatory compliance

Reporting & supervision

Job description

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. the company 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 company is building out its firm-commitment underwriting capability to manage and co-manage IPOs and follow-on equity offerings, while continuing to operate an established distribution channel that brings new issues to the company's retail customers. This role is the firm's registered representative across both functions — overseeing firm-commitment underwriting activity and the distribution of new issues to retail customers — responsible for daily processing, compliance controls, and regulatory engagement across the end-to-end lifecycle of a deal.

You will guide deal execution from due diligence through pricing, allocation, and settlement on the underwriting side. You'll ensure all activity meets regulatory and internal standards across both sides of the deal. This role partners closely with Compliance, Finance, and Trading Operations to support successful execution while maintaining strong supervisory practices.

This role is based in our Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, Lake Mary, FL, or New York, NY office(s), with in-person attendance expected at least 5 days per week.

At the company, 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

• 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.

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)

$149,000—$175,000 USD

Zone 2 (Denver, CO; Westlake, TX; Chicago, IL)

$131,000—$154,000 USD

Zone 3 (Lake Mary, FL; Clearwater, FL; Gainesville, FL)

$116,000—$137,000 USD

the company 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 thePrivacy Policy for your country of application.