Senior Specialist, MRTS Training & Development

The Senior Training Specialist is responsible the maintenance and governance of MRTS Learning Programs including the Learning Management System (LMS), preparing course content for LMS and maintaining MRTS Learning Catalogs and Training portal; providing support to the Senior Director by scheduling, tracking, recording and reporting the training provided to MRTS staff and RSA exchanges. The Regulatory Training Specialist works with other training specialists in MRTS and Regulatory Operations to assist in the development, design and delivery of learning solutions that support FINRA’s mission of protecting investors and safeguarding market integrity in a manner that facilitates vibrant capital markets. This is competent-level professional work in which incumbents are refining and expanding skills and working under direct supervision and guidance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as the MRTS Coordinator for the FINRA Learning Management System (LMS) and as a liaison between the LMS team and the Market Regulation Training Team.
• Maintains records and tracks all MRTS learning pathways, catalogs, and curriculums, including following up with and providing guidance to staff with respect to training requirements, and progress.
• Prepares and tracks Task Orders for external vendors and ensures that funds have been allocated for each course/vendor.
• Assists with administering training tasks requested by FINRA exchanges to meet their SRO commitments.
• Assists in designing and delivering learning solutions, especially in support of MRTS, in accordance with adult learning principles, as identified through MRTS programs through multiple learning methodologies (live in-classroom, live virtual presence, and asynchronous methods)
• Supports important MRTS training initiatives, including but not limited to Data Analytics, CAT, Securities Based Swaps, and Cryptocurrency by partnering with MRTS and FINRA subject matter experts and technology partners.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, training, organizational development, or similar field and a minimum of three (3) years of related industry training experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of one (1) year of training design and development experience preferred.
• Knowledge of securities industry rules, capital markets regulations, and guidelines and/or related securities industry experience is preferred.
• Competence using eLearning development tools (Articulate Storyline, Camtasia, Degreed etc.) is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to communicate and interact at both senior and junior levels of the organization.

Work Conditions:

• Work is normally performed in an office environment at FINRA.
• Work environment includes high productivity expectations and tight deadlines.

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 Hourly Rate $39.09, Maximum Hourly Rate $72.75
CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.95, Maximum Hourly Rate $60.58

IL*: Minimum Hourly Rate $37.46, Maximum Hourly Rate $66.74
Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Hourly Rate $40.73, Maximum Hourly Rate $72.75

MA/WA: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.95, Maximum Hourly Rate $69.72

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Hourly Rate $39.09, Maximum Hourly Rate $69.72

NJ State: Minimum Hourly Rate $37.46, Maximum Hourly Rate $72.75

NY State: Minimum Hourly Rate $33.95, Maximum Hourly Rate $72.75

*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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