• Watch the markets in real time:Monitor intra-day trading across FINRA's trade reporting facilities via system-generated alerts, phone calls, and emails — resolving routine matters independently and looping in senior staff or subject matter experts for complex or novel issues.
• Be the go-to resource:Deliver strong customer service by responding to inquiries from member firms, SROs, other FINRA departments, and vendors.
• Keep the data clean:Maintain the databases that support the operation of the marketplace.
• Document with precision:Maintain accurate, thorough records of all alert review activities.
• Inform leadership:Present matters to senior leadership through clear, well-organized written summaries that drive informed decisions and timely resolutions.
• Support the team:Assist junior analysts with routine operational matters and day-to-day workflows as needed.
• Apply your regulatory know-how:Evaluate requests in a way that furthers FINRA's mission of market integrity and investor protection.
• Live our values:Demonstrate FINRA's values and collaborate — in person and virtually — in service of investor protection and market integrity.

• Participate in the development and testing of analytics tools and operational methodologies that boost the team's efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay current on industry trends, practices, and regulatory developments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the securities/financial services industry, financial markets operations, or a regulatory environment — or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
• Working knowledge of FINRA and other SRO rules, as well as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and its associated rules and regulations.
• Ability to identify potential securities rule violations.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise reports and presentations for leadership.
• Solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial systems and databases.

• Hybrid work environment with defined in-person requirements.
• Some hours may extend beyond standard business hours.
• Occasional travel as needed.

For work that is performed in 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. 

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $72,400, Maximum Salary $129,200

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $79,800, Maximum Salary $142,300

MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $83,300, Maximum Salary $148,600

NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $83,300, Maximum Salary $155,100

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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