Examiner

National Futures Association; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

National Futures Association is seeking an Examiner to support its regulatory mission by developing investigative strategies and monitoring member institutions through examinations and financial analyses. The role requires critical thinking, data analysis and risk assessment skills daily.

You will evaluate findings for potential rule violations and advise on corrective actions, with emphasis on teamwork and integrity in a high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-oriented major is required.
• Nine credit hours of accounting, including an intermediate accounting class.
• At least six credit hours of accounting completed at application time; if not, must complete by start date.
• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred.
• Strong leadership skills preferred (strategic thinking, accountability, learning).

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative investigative strategies to support regulatory mission.
• Monitor Member financial institutions through examinations, financial report analysis and investigations.
• Evaluate findings for possible compliance deficiencies or rule violations and advise on corrective actions.

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business-oriented major

Nine credit hours of accounting

GPA 3.0 preferred

Job description

NFA is purpose-driven. We safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure that our Members meet their regulatory obligations. We take pride in our work; maintain a conviction to do the right thing; empower each other; and support our community. Envision your career in a place where performing critical regulatory work within the financial industry is as significant as the passionate and talented individuals with whom you work.

When you join NFA as an Examiner, you will gain unique insight into the global derivatives industry and its regulatory framework, utilizing your critical thinking, data analysis and risk assessment skills every day.

Bring your analytical and innovative mindsets. Bring your thirst for knowledge and learning. Bring a healthy skepticism and an eye for detail.

Beginning your first day and throughout your career, you'll gain exceptional experiences, personalized learning and invaluable coaching and mentoring. We believe in nurturing talent to develop future NFA and industry leaders.

What You'll Do

You’ll join a high-performing team responsible for developing innovative investigative strategies in support of NFA's regulatory mission. You will continually monitor our Member financial institutions through examinations, financial report analysis and investigations, leveraging your human curiosity to analyze documents, procedures and financial statements. As a team, you'll evaluate your findings for possible compliance deficiencies or rule violations and provide insight on the corrective action Members must take.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a business-oriented major required
• Nine credit hours of accounting, including an intermediate accounting class
  • At least six credit hours of accounting completed at the time of application
  • Note: Candidates who have not yet completed an intermediate accounting course, or equivalent, must do so by the start date
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Demonstrated alignment with NFA's values (i.e., demonstrates approachability, trustworthiness and courtesy; behaves with integrity)
• Overall GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale preferred
• Strong leadership skills preferred (e.g., thinks strategically, demonstrates accountability, teaches and fosters learning)

Salary range: $65,900 - $109,950

Customers and market participants depend on NFA to act with integrity and impartiality as it carries out its mission of safeguarding the markets and protecting investors. Therefore, NFA employees have a responsibility to conduct themselves according to high ethical standards, and must abide by NFA's Code of Professional Conduct. Learn more about the Code of Professional Conduct.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

To learn more about NFA and the benefits we offer please visit: What We Offer | National Futures Association