Project Manager - FINRA

G MASS; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global trading firm is looking for a Project Manager / Business Analyst to support a key regulatory initiative focused on FINRA compliance. This high-impact role will involve driving enhancements in regulatory reporting and interpreting complex regulatory requirements, making it ideal for candidates with a strong background in compliance and data management.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory reporting or compliance projects within capital markets.
• Strong knowledge of LOPR and FINRA regulations.
• Ability to work with large data sets.

Responsibilities

• Own the analysis and delivery of LOPR-related reporting.
• Translate regulatory expectations into business and technical requirements.
• Manage UAT planning and execution for LOPR changes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Job description

We’re partnering with a global trading firm to support a key regulatory initiative centred on FINRA. They’re looking for a sharp and delivery-focused Project Manager / Business Analyst to help drive compliance efforts related to daily options reporting across OTC and exchange-traded positions.

This is a high-impact role interfacing with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure full and accurate adherence to FINRA standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the analysis and delivery of LOPR-related reporting and system enhancements
• Interpret FINRA’s LOPR requirements, including position thresholds, “in concert” rules, and reporting cadence
• Assess current state vs. target operating models for regulatory reporting
• Translate regulatory expectations into detailed business and technical requirements
• Partner with tech and data teams to ensure accurate capture of all required LOPR data (symbol, strike, expiry, size, account grouping)
• Manage UAT planning and execution for LOPR changes
• Report on progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, and Operations
• Ensure readiness for audit and regulatory inquiry

• Experience in regulatory reporting or compliance projects within capital markets
• Strong working knowledge of LOPR, FINRA, and U.S. options regulations
• Familiarity with derivatives (especially listed options) and position limit reporting
• Ability to work with large data sets and regulatory systems (e.g., DTCC, internal LOPR feeds)
• Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Experience delivering cross-functional change projects across business and tech teams
• Prior experience with a trading firm, broker-dealer, or regulatory consultancy preferred

Initial 6-month contract, with the expecation to be extended or to be made permanent with the end client. Paying up to $1,000 per day.