Senior Principal, MRS Strategic Innovation, Research

Responsibilities

• Perform essential analysis and research to enable MRS to innovate and expand its portfolio
• Develop comprehensive assessments of opportunities, risks, benefits, and costs for new or enhanced products and services
• Conduct market research and analysis for evaluations
• Engage industry stakeholders to gather insights on market practices
• Collaborate with FINRA business units for product development support
• Ensure assessments incorporate cross-functional perspectives
• Evaluate strategic fit of opportunities against FINRA's guiding principles
• Synthesize research findings into actionable recommendations

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in securities, compliance or financial regulation
• Advanced degree and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred
• Advanced knowledge of equity, debt, and listed derivatives markets
• Strong understanding of securities market structure issues
• Proven record of creating executive-level reporting using metrics and analysis
• Experience presenting as a subject matter expert
• Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment
• Strong collaboration and team-building capabilities
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification required upon hire or within 16 months