Essential Job Functions:

• Independently leads investigations specific to tokenized securities and other crypto asset activities of FINRA member firms and associated persons.
• Timely document investigative strategies, findings, and results; and provide recommendations based on identified findings.
• Serves as a subject matter expert for FINRA staff across the organization on crypto-asset-related matters and initiatives, as well as on external engagements, including as a public speaker at FINRA and industry-sponsored events.
• Participating in or leading the development and delivery of training on tokenized securities, crypto assets, and blockchain technology for FINRA staff and external stakeholders.
• Participates in industry engagement initiatives focused on effective practices, common challenges, emerging trends and other regulatory considerations related to broker-dealer activity in tokenized securities, crypto assets and blockchain technology.
• Proactively identify and share intelligence with internal and external stakeholders on emerging threats and trends involving tokenized securities, crypto assets and blockchain technology activities of broker-dealers and associated persons.
• Demonstrates FINRA’s values, always acting with integrity and professionalism.
• Collaborates, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience required; advanced degree or law degree preferred; professional certifications (e.g., blockchain certifications, CAMS, CFE) valued.
• Expertise in onchain investigations using blockchain analytics and forensics platforms and other open-source intelligence, including transaction tracing, and wallet attribution.
• Advanced knowledge of crypto assets, blockchains and onchain technology.
• Advanced knowledge of common schemes and threats that leverage crypto assets and blockchain technology, as well as onchain obfuscation tactics.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex crypto concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to work independently on multiple time-sensitive matters with minimal supervision.
• Expert proficiency with computer programs, data analysis tools, and Office suite applications.
• Strong relationship management and collaboration 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.

• Hybrid work environment, with a defined in-person presence requirement of 3 days in the office per week.

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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 $137,000, Maximum Salary, $206,000

San Francisco, CA: Minimum Salary $143,000.00, Maximum Salary, $215,000

Space

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