Principal Analyst, MAP

Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
  • Minimum of six years of relevant experience in risk analysis and regulatory strategies.
  • In-depth knowledge of business conduct risk, securities industry rules, and regulations required; cryptocurrency knowledge is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of securities products, member firm activities, and industry standards.
  • Proven analytical skills with a capacity to develop regulatory risk responses.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills along with effective time management.
  • FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification required within 16 months of hire.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and provide guidance on novel or high-risk applications received by MAP.
  • Identify trends in industry practices and product developments.
  • Complete assignments promptly per departmental mandates and rules.
  • Ensure regulatory programs align with FINRA's mission and departmental goals.
  • Facilitate meetings on firms with minimal supervision.
  • Initiate ideas for internal training programs.
  • Present content for FINRA's internal training initiatives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance offered.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and additional company-funded contributions.
  • Generous paid time off starting at 15 days, increasing with tenure, plus personal and sick days.
  • Two volunteer service days to support community involvement.
  • Tuition reimbursement and additional wellness support programs.
Full Job Description
The Principal Analyst demonstrates a highly proficient level of competence in identifying risks, developing regulatory strategies to address those risks, and working with internal and external constituents to achieve the goals of the department.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Lead or participate in, and provide guidance and advice with regard to applications received by MAP, including novel or high-risk applications. This advanced technical knowledge relates to possessing a proficient level of knowledge of relevant rules, regulations, guidelines, and industry practices.
  • Identify notable trends in industry practice, products, and procedures.
  • Complete assignments in a timely manner as mandated by the department and/or rules.
  • Ensure regulatory programs serve departmental goals and FINRA's mission in an efficient and effective manner, utilizing critical thinking, interviewing research and quantitative skills.
  • Lead and participate in meetings on firms with minimal supervision.
  • Proactively identify ideas for internal training.
  • Present subject matter material for FINRA internal programs.
  • Demonstration of FINRA's values.
  • Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integrity.


Other Responsibilities:
  • Support MAP management in conducting reviews of other staff members' work product, as needed. Assist other staff members on MAP matters or special projects as needed.
  • Assist in developing course content and advising Regulatory Operations training efforts on technical accuracy of classroom material, as needed.


Education/Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Major in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of directly relevant experience.
  • Advanced level of knowledge of business conduct risk and industry practices, securities industry rules, regulations and best practices required. Crypto assets knowledge highly preferred.
  • Strong level of knowledge of securities products, activities of member firms and the industry.
  • Highly proficient knowledge of risk analysis and proactive risk identification. Possess strong analytical skills. Demonstrate a track record in developing appropriate regulatory responses for managing risks.
  • Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills. Possess excellent time management skills.
  • FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification or acceptable industry equivalent certification is required upon hire or within 16 months of the start date of the assigned SIE training cohort.

Work Conditions:
  • Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
  • Work may be at FINRA, member firm premises or at various conferences.
  • Overnight travel is required.
  • Extended hours may be required.
  • Work expectations include timely and high-quality productivity.


For work that is performed in CO, CT, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, WA, DC, NY, NJ, WA 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.

Boston, MA: $112,300 - $202,500

Chicago, IL: $107,500 - $194,100

Denver, CO: $97,700 - $176,100

Jericho, NY: $112,300 - $202,500

Jersey City, NJ: $117,200 - $211,400

Philadelphia, PA: $107,500 - $194,100

New York, NY: $117,200 - $211,400

Rockville, MD: $112,300 - $202,500

Tysons, VA: $112,300 - $202,500

Washington, DC: $112,300 - $202,500

Woodbridge, NJ: $112,300 - $202,500

Connecticut State: $97,700 - $211,400

Washington State: $97,700 - $211,400

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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 starting at 15 days of paid time off (increasing with years of service, up to 25 days), 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

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