Senior Principal Analyst, Strategic Metrics & Reporting, Enforcement

The Senior Principal Analyst of the Strategic Metrics & Reporting (“Metrics”) team in FINRA’s Department of Enforcement is responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks in support of establishing and maintaining controls related to Enforcement’s production of internal and external reports, and the coordination of intra-departmental and inter-departmental initiatives. This is advanced-level professional work in which incumbents are expanding their assigned roles, broadening their job skills, and working under general direction. The position reports directly to the Director, Strategic Metrics & Reporting, Enforcement, within Enforcement’s Strategy Planning, Program Risk & Operations.

Essential Job functions:

• Leads and manages sophisticated studies, creation of requirement specifications and business program projects, including continual process improvement, and system impact assessments with participation from internal and external stakeholders that require subject matter expertise.
• Conducts high-level research and analyses of complex business-related issues including collection of materials responsive to audit and oversight requests.
• Assists with training of Enforcement staff on the Metrics and Reporting process, technology solutions and capabilities, and similar complex issues.
• Ensures collaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams and Regulatory Operations staff regarding standard and ad hoc reporting.
• Develops alternatives, enhancements, and solutions to maximize effectiveness and efficiency.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the assessment and implementation of business processes, process improvement and strategic initiatives is required.
• Experience in defining, analyzing and documenting business requirements is required.
• Experience in writing SQL is preferred.
• Exceptional verbal, written and organizational skills, with an ability to administer multiple complex assignments concurrently, effectively engage stakeholders and senior leadership, and execute against tight deadlines in multiple areas with different requirements.  

Working Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in an office/remote office environment.
• Some travel may be required.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, WA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. 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 internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $242,600

CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $111,400, Maximum Salary $202,100

IL*: Minimum Salary $122,800, Maximum Salary $222,400
Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Salary $133,700, Maximum Salary $242,600

MA/WA: Minimum Salary $111,400, Maximum Salary $232,500

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $128,000, Maximum Salary $232,500

NJ State: Minimum Salary $122,800, Maximum $242,600

NY State: Minimum Salary $111,400, Maximum Salary $242,600

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

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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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