Principal Analyst, Transparency Services Equities - Extended Hours

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree with 7+ years in finance, compliance, or related field.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. broker-dealer regulation and securities market structure.
  • Advanced financial services data analysis skills, including vendor data integration.
  • Experience in developing executive-level reporting that translates complex data.
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple projects timely.
  • Outstanding communication skills for effective issue resolution at all levels.
  • Ability to operate independently in dynamic, unstructured environments.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor trade reporting integrity for regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to Transparency Services Reg SCI requirements.
  • Conduct complex data analysis to identify trends and insights for decision-making.
  • Design and implement data collection methods for enhanced business processes.
  • Establish and measure key performance indicators regularly.
  • Coach junior colleagues on best practices and responsibilities.
  • Lead initiatives and provide subject matter expertise in regulatory matters.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate participation and company match.
  • Generous time-off program starting at 15 days of PTO, increasing with service.
  • Tuition reimbursement and various employee wellness benefits.
  • Two volunteer service days for community support.
Full Job Description

The Principal Analyst in Transparency Services Equities is responsible for monitoring and responding to real-time trade report and data dissemination issues. This role coordinates multiple internal teams (e.g., FINRA Market Operations, FINRA Client & System Management, etc.) and external parties (e.g., TRF Business Members, SEC staff, firms, etc.) to respond to emergencies and events.

This role analyzes trade data and trading events to make recommendations to senior leadership to meet SEC requirements. This position is an experienced individual contributor in Business Analytics, who works independently with minimal supervision.

Will be responsible for extended hours support of FINRA trading systems.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Monitors trade reporting integrity for regulatory compliance.
  • Facilitates compliance with Transparency Services Reg SCI requirements.
  • Conducts complex data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can be used to inform business decisions.
  • Designs and implements data collection methods and tools to advance optimal business analytics processes.
  • Determines key performance indicators and develops methods to effectively measure and track them on a regular basis.
  • Coaches more junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates FINRA’s values.
  • Collaborates, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Leads multi-level initiatives across the organization.
  • Provides subject matter expertise in regulatory area to advance FINRA and industry initiatives (e.g., LULD Plan, rule filings, market events, congressional testimony preparation, etc.)
  • Remains current on industry trends, practices, and regulatory impacts

Education & Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in finance, compliance, or a related field.
  • Knowledge of, and experience with, the regulation and operation of U.S. broker-dealers, as well as familiarity with the broader landscape of financial regulation. Experience with securities market structure issues, associated data, regulations and/or market surveillance business processes is required.
  • Demonstrates advanced proficiency in financial services data analysis, with expertise in leveraging both internal and third-party vendor data sources to drive strategic insights.
  • Proven track record of developing sophisticated executive-level reporting that translates complex metrics and data analytics into clear, actionable strategic intelligence.
  • Superior organization and time management skills with proven ability to prioritize and execute against multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines, while maintaining outstanding attention to detail and customer service.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to work with all levels directly to resolve issues.
  • Exceptional ability to operate autonomously in dynamic, unstructured environments, consistently demonstrating strategic problem-solving, risk-informed decision-making, and proactive program innovation.

Working Conditions:

  • Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
  • Extended hours may be required.
  • Travel will be required, as necessary.

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: $112,300.00 - $202,500.00

Chicago, IL: $107,500.00 - $194,100.00

Denver, CO: $97,700.00- $176,100.00

Jericho, NY: $112,300.00 - $202,500.00

Jersey City, NJ: $117,200.00 - $211,400.00

Philadelphia, PA: $107,500.00 - $194,100.00

New York, NY: $117,200.00 - $211,400.00

Rockville, MD: $112,300.00 - $202,500.00

Tysons, VA: $112,300.00 - $202,500.00

Washington, DC: $112,300.00 - $202,500.00

Woodbridge, NJ: $112,300.00 - $202,500.00

Connecticut State: $97,700.00 - $211,400.00

Washington State: $97,700.00 - $211,400.00

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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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