• Investigate with purpose:Analyze trading activity within your area of focus to detect potential violations of federal securities laws, FINRA rules, and RSA client rules.
• Stay sharp on the rules:Research evolving regulations, guidance, and advisories, and share timely updates with your team.
• Build better tools:Contribute to testing and developing new analytics, surveillance technology, and detection methods that keep pace with evolving fraud tactics.
• Tell the story clearly:Prepare well-organized, detailed, and accurate reports that document your findings.
• Close the loop:Document review steps and outcomes, including referrals to Enforcement and outside agencies.
• Lead by example:Serve as a subject matter expert, coaching and training colleagues on techniques and best practices.
• Take on special projects:Deliver high-quality, timely work on initiatives that advance departmental and organizational goals.
• Grow with support:Work on routine projects with guidance from management as you build toward greater independence.
• Live our values:Embody FINRA's values of Responsibility, Innovation, Collaboration, and Expertise, and help foster our culture of diversity and inclusion.

• Participate in cross-team initiatives across Surveillance.
• Stay current on industry trends, practices, and regulatory developments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of four (4) years of experience in the securities/financial services industry — or an equivalent combination of education and experience in roles of increasing responsibility.
• A demonstrated understanding of the surveillance development lifecycle and strong goal-attainment skills.
• Working knowledge of FINRA, MSRB, and other SRO rules, along with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and its associated rules and regulations.
• Experience identifying potential securities rule violations.
• Demonstrated ability to work on routine projects independently.
• FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification — or an acceptable industry equivalent — required upon hire or within 16 months of your assigned SIE training cohort start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on experience with surveillance analytics tools or platforms.
• A track record of mentoring or training colleagues on regulatory techniques and processes.
• Experience contributing to the development or enhancement of surveillance methodologies.

• Hybrid work environment (a flexible mix of remote and in-office time).
• Some hours may extend beyond standard business hours to meet the demands of the role.
• Occasional travel as needed.

For work that is performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations. 

Los Angeles, CA: Minimum Salary $$96,600, Maximum Salary $$118,804

San Francisco, CA: Minimum Salary $100,800, Maximum Salary $123,976

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $83,900, Maximum Salary $150,300

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $92,400, Maximum Salary $165,300

MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $96,600, Maximum Salary $172,800
NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $96,600, Maximum Salary $180,400

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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. As part of its dedication to employee wellness, FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, and other benefits that support employee wellness, such as adoption assistance, backup family care, surrogacy benefits, employee assistance, and wellness programs.

Time Off and Paid Leave*

FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

*Based on full-time schedule