Associate Principal Research Analyst, Office of Investor Education

The Associate Principal Research Analyst in the Office of Investor Education is responsible for analyzing, interpreting, and summarizing data under general guidance of the Research Director to further the goals of Investor Education and the strategic objectives of the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and FINRA. The Associate Principal Analyst collaboratively conducts and assists with research projects and the dissemination of the research. This position is an established individual contributor who works under moderate supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Conducts research and data analysis to develop insights and inform the public's understanding of financial capability and financial fraud prevention, using different statistical techniques and data from various sources.
• Produces research-based communications and publications, including reports, issue briefs, journal articles, visualizations, infographics, and presentations suitable for internal and external audiences.
• Manages research project coordination and stakeholder communication, ensuring timely completion and keeping internal and external partners informed of progress across multiple projects.
• Supports research dissemination and communications, partnering with corporate communications to promote research through briefs, via social media assets, website updates, press releases, and media outreach.
• Provides support to organizational leadership and internal stakeholders, including preparation of Foundation board materials and board metrics, as well as research and analysis support to other FINRA departments.
• Ensures research quality and integrity through quality control of analyses and statistics, including reviewing and validating statistical code and methodology.
• Supports research administration and governance, including the initiation and execution of legal agreements for research projects and participation in the FINRA Foundation's grantmaking activities.
• Demonstrates FINRA’s values.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners, both in-person and virtually, to advance FINRA's mission and the FINRA Foundation's mission.

Other Responsibilities:

• Represents the organization at professional forums, including conferences, events, and forums focused on financial capability and consumer protection from financial fraud.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, personal finance, psychology, statistics, mathematics, or related field and at least five (5) years of experience analyzing data in a research environment.

• Master's degree preferred.

• Working knowledge of personal finance and economics.

• Intermediate knowledge of quantitative techniques (e.g., t-tests, regression analyses, ANOVAs, etc.).

• Experience analyzing data using a major statistical package like Stata, SPSS, SAS, or R.

• Ability to effectively articulate research through verbal and written communications.

• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies, including FINRA's internal GenAI platforms.

• Excellent writing skills.

• Willingness to learn, adapt, and suggest improvements.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with small and large teams.

• Experience creating and delivering presentations based on research findings.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.

• Extended hours as needed.

• Occasional travel required.

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 $83,900, Maximum Salary $150,300

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $92,400, Maximum Salary $165,300

MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $96,600, Maximum Salary $172,800
NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $96,600, Maximum Salary $180,400

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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 qualificat