Analyst, Regulatory Review & Disclosure

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Volunteer service days

Job summary

Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Analyst to support the Regulatory Review & Disclosure team.

You will review regulatory filings, analyze court documents, and prepare summaries for FINRA notices—a role that emphasizes data accuracy and compliance with SEC/CRD requirements. You will work under supervision, leveraging LexisNexis and Microsoft Office, and collaborate across teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting in a hybrid work environment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a legal and/or business concentration.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Research and analytical skills with ability to escalate matters.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn regulatory systems.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and processes regulatory filings and criminal history records per procedures.
• Researches public records and regulatory information to support disqualification/expungement work.
• Prepares disciplinary summaries from source documents for regulatory notices.
• Responds to inquiries from member firms and regulators regarding CRD filings.
• Escalates complex matters to senior staff per procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in legal or business

Tools

LexisNexis

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Analyst in Regulatory Review & Disclosure (RR&D) is responsible for supporting operations by reviewing, analyzing, and processing regulatory filings, public records, disciplinary actions, criminal history information, statutory disqualification matters, expungements, and related court documents. The role applies analytical, research, and problem-solving to ensure compliance with FINRA, SEC, SRO, and Central Registration Depository program (CRD) requirements while utilizing applicable systems and resources. This position is an entry-level professional individual contributor who works under direct supervision.Essential Job Functions:Reviews and processes assigned regulatory registration and disclosure filings and criminal history record information in accordance with established procedures and applicable regulatory requirements; identifies routine deficiencies and escalates exceptions for guidance.Researches public records, court documents, and regulatory information using approved tools and defined criteria to support statutory disqualification and expungement-related activities.Reviews assigned disciplinary actions, arbitration claims and awards, and regulatory enforcement actions to identify potentially reportable information and prepare regulatory filings using established requirements and guidance.Prepares accurate disciplinary summaries from source documents and established templates for review and inclusion in FINRA’s Monthly Disciplinary and Other FINRA Actions Regulatory Notice publication.Processes organization name reservation requests and supports assigned mass transfer activities by verifying information, completing established process steps, and escalating exceptions.Researches and responds to routine inquiries from member firms, regulators, FINRA departments, and other stakeholders regarding CRD filings, registration rules, regulatory obligations, and related matters.Recognizes and documents issues within assigned work, completes routine follow-up, and escalates complex, unusual, or unresolved matters to senior staff or RR&D management in accordance with established procedures.Demonstrates FINRA's values.Collaborates, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.Education/Experience Requirements:Bachelor’s degree with a legal and/or business concentration and a minimum of one (1) year of related industry work experience.Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external stakeholders.Research and analytical skills, including the ability to review information, apply established criteria, and escalate matters as appropriate.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established quality and timeliness standards.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and use regulatory, case management, and online research systems; experience with LexisNexis or similar legal research tools preferred.Working Conditions:Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.For work that is performed in CO, CT, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, WA, DC, NY, NJ, WA 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.Boston, MA: $72,300 - $127,900Chicago, IL: $69,500 - $122,500Denver, CO: $62,800 - $111,400Jericho, NY: $72,300 - $127,900Jersey City, NJ: $75,300 - $133,700Philadelphia, PA: $69,500 - $122,500New York, NY: $75,300 - $133,700Rockville, MD: $72,300 - $127,900Tysons, VA: $72,300 - $127,900Washington, DC: $72,300 - $127,900Woodbridge, NJ: $72,300 - $127,900Connecticut State: $62,800 - $133,700Washington State: $62,800 - $133,700#LI-HybridTo 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. 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