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Financial Industry Regulatory Authority

Lead Analyst, MRTS Information Management

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Chicago, IL


The Lead Analyst in Information Management is responsible for the execution of Market Regulation and Transparency Services' (MRTS) ongoing information management, records management, and entitlements management programs and operations. Given the sensitive datasets controlled by MRTS, this role requires considerable judgement and attention to established safeguards and processes. This role collaborates frequently within MRTS and across FINRA's Regulatory Operations, Data Privacy, Records Management, and Technology Teams. This role is an experienced individual contributor who works independently with minimal supervision.

Essential Job Functions:
  • Provides complex navigational support for electronic information management systems by responding to employee technical inquires, coordinating training demonstrations, and drafting troubleshooting guides for employees across the enterprise.
  • Conducts daily activities within the Information Management, Records Management, and Entitlements Management work area, including leading e-record conversions, implementing security and authorization controls, and ensuring policy compliance.
  • Implements solutions designed to achieve operational, functional, and business targets related to new and existing technologies for knowledge management, storage, and sharing.
  • Evaluates capabilities of emergent technologies and information management systems and prepares business impact analyses for senior management.
  • Controls the collection, categorization, storage, distribution, and destruction of electronic and physical records and information.
  • Leads the integration of knowledge sharing processes and tools that facilitate the receipt of, accessibility, and retrieval of critical records and information by employees throughout the organization.
  • Coaches junior colleagues in techniques, processes, and responsibilities.
  • Demonstrates the culture of intelligence, integrity, and initiative in day-to-day actions with the team.


Other Responsibilities:
  • Advocates on behalf of MRTS and Regulatory Operations, and the data owned by MRTS in enterprise-level forums, including Enterprise Data Privacy Office, Enterprise Records, and the Data Management Governance Office.
  • Represents MRTS on internal committees related to the Information Management, Records Management, and Entitlements Management work area as needed.
  • Supports the analysis, interpretation, and summarization of relevant regulatory/legal documents, such as SEC approval orders, requests for comment, and data use-related contracts to inform policy recommendations and interpretations.


Education & Experience Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum seven (7) years of experience in the securities/financial services industry required with knowledge of regulatory compliance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Experience with securities market structure issues, associated data, regulations and/or market surveillance business processes is strongly preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills.
  • Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills required.
  • Intermediate knowledge/training in business/legal writing.
  • Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.


Working Conditions:
  • This is a hybrid position, with office attendance expected as deemed necessary.
  • Some travel may be required.


For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, NY, NY, MD, Washington DC, and WA the chart below outlines the proposed 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 $106,400, Maximum Salary $200,200

CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $92,500, Maximum Salary $166,800

IL*: Minimum Salary $101,800, Maximum Salary $183,900

Jersey City, NJ/NY, NY: Minimum Salary $111,000, Maximum Salary $200,200

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $106,400 Maximum Salary $191,800

WA: Minimum Salary $92,500, Maximum Salary $191,800

*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.

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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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 and many other benefits.

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 (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

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