The Senior Advisor: Market Regulation and Regulatory Service Agreement (RSA), serves as a strategic regulatory advisor and subject matter expert on market structure, market regulation, and Regulatory Services Agreement (RSA) matters. This role provides critical leadership in analyzing regulatory developments, shaping organizational positions, and ensuring effective coordination across FINRA's Regulatory Operations and enterprise-wide stakeholder groups.Essential Job Functions:Regulatory Intelligence & Strategic AdvisoryMonitors, analyzes, and interprets complex regulatory developments related to market structure and market regulation from exchanges, FINRA, the SEC, and other regulatory bodiesProvides expert guidance to senior leadership on the operational, strategic, and policy implications of recent and emerging regulatory requirementsDirects the preparation and distribution of comprehensive regulatory intelligence materials for diverse stakeholder audiencesServes as a trusted advisor to the Vice President and Chief Regulatory Operations Officer (CROO) on enforcement matters within the market regulation and RSA domainsCross-Functional Policy Coordination & ImplementationPartners with Regulatory Operations policy teams to ensure timely communication and appropriate codification of new regulatory requirements into operational policies and proceduresProvides authoritative subject matter expertise to assess impact and guide implementation strategies across surveillance and market investigations functionsReviews and advises on Regulatory Operations policies and procedures governing the application of FINRA rules and securities laws in market regulation and RSA contextsEnsures alignment between regulatory developments, operational capabilities, and policy frameworksEnterprise Representation & Stakeholder ManagementRepresents Regulatory Operations in high-level RSA meetings and organization-wide strategic initiativesCollaborates with the Office of General Counsel (OGC) on rulemaking, regulatory policy development, and governance matters affecting market regulation and RSA functionsCoordinates with Market Regulation Services (MRS) teams to monitor RSA contract changes and assess operational impactLeads cross-departmental working groups and initiatives to develop unified FINRA positions on critical regulatory issuesStrategic Synthesis & CommunicationsSynthesize complex, multi-dimensional input on key regulatory issues facing FINRA in the RSA and market regulation space, translating technical matters into actionable strategic recommendationsCommunicates policy positions and operational considerations effectively to internal stakeholders, including senior leadership and business line leadersFacilitates knowledge sharing and alignment across geographically dispersed and functionally diverse teamsOther RequirementsDeep knowledge of FINRA rules, SEC regulations, and securities laws applicable to market regulation and trading activitiesStrong understanding of Regulatory Services Agreements and exchange regulatory frameworksExceptional analytical skills with ability to assess regulatory impact across multiple operational dimensionsStrategic thinking and ability to synthesize complex information from diverse sourcesSuperior written and verbal communication skills,



including ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical audiencesProven ability to influence and build consensus across organizational boundariesDemonstration of FINRA's values.Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integrity.Education/Experience Requirements:Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (JD, MBA, or relevant master's degree) strongly preferred12+ years of progressive experience in securities regulation, market regulation, compliance, or related regulatory operations rolesDemonstrated expertise in market structure, trading surveillance, market investigations, or exchange regulationProven track record of policy development, regulatory interpretation, and cross-functional collaboration in complex financial services organizationsExperience representing organizational interests in regulatory forums or industry working groupsFINRA 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.Work Conditions:Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.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 scheduleImportant InformationFINRA's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees' investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker‐dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts. All of those accounts are subject to the Code's investment and securities account restrictions,



and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions—including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA's Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President—by the date they begin employment with FINRA. Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e‐feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e‐feed within three months of beginning employment.You can read more about these restrictions here.As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company's policy on nepotism.Search Firm RepresentativesPlease be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.FINRA is an Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected category, including race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, or any other status or classification protected by state or local law.FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability‐related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240‐386‐4865 or by email at [email protected]. Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding accommodations in the application process.FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‐741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60‐300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.2026 FINRA. All rights reserved. FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.#LI-HybridSpaceLos Angeles, CA: Minimum Salary $202,000, Maximum Salary $303,000San Francisco, CA: Minimum Salary $211,000, Maximum Salary $316,000Boston, MA: $158,000.00 - $355,400.00 Chicago, IL: $173,600.00 - $340,200.00 Denver, CO: $158,000.00 - $308,900.00 Jericho, NY: $158,000.00 - $370,700.00 Jersey City, NJ: $189,600.00 - $370,700.00 New York, NY: $189,600.00 - $370,700.00 Rockville, MD: $181,500.00 - $355,400.00 Tysons, VA: $181,500.00 - $355,400.00 Washington, DC: $181,500.00 - $355,400.00 Woodbridge, NJ: $173,600.00 - $370,700.00 #J-18808-Ljbffr

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