Market Operations Analyst, Transparency Services

The Market Operations Analyst is an entry-level professional role providing exceptional client service and operational support to industry members while monitoring trading and quoting activities across FINRA Trade Reporting Systems. This role applies client service excellence and analytical skills to resolve market operations issues, supports member firm compliance, and helps maintain marketplace integrity. This position builds expertise in market operations through hands-on experience, mentoring from experienced staff, and exposure to diverse market scenarios.
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Provides excellent internal/external client service to member firms, SROs, other FINRA departments, and vendors; intakes, researches, resolves, and documents issues
* Monitors intra-day trading in all FINRA Trade Reporting systems and reviews system-generated alerts for anomalous trading activity including price and volume discrepancies; ensures member firm compliance with established FINRA rules and regulations
* Monitors and addresses trading halts and resumptions for over-the-counter, foreign, and exchange-listed securities
* Maintains relevant databases and systems supporting marketplace operations
* Recommends courses of action based on review of identified trading or system issues
* Confers with senior staff and subject matter experts for guidance on complex issues
* Develops proficiency on relevant trading rules and market guidelines through ongoing research and consultation.
* Identifies potential system and procedural enhancements based on frontline insights and customer feedback
* Demonstrates FINRA's values and collaborates both in-person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integrity
** Education/Experience Requirements:
*** Bachelor's degree preferably in Finance, Economics, or Business and a minimum one (1) year of professional experience
* Demonstrated client service skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with member firms, SRO/SEC regulatory staff, and FINRA colleagues
* Interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
* Analytical skills with ability to work with large datasets and identify trading anomalies and patterns
* Must demonstrate attention to detail, sound judgment, and solid organizational skills
* Foundational knowledge of FINRA/SEC trading rules preferred
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* Working Conditions:

*** Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. 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 internal peer compensation  Minimum Salary $70,500, Maximum Salary $130,400CO/FL/TX:
Minimum Salary $61,300, Maximum Salary $108,700IL /PA:
Minimum Salary $67,800, Maximum Salary $119,500MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC:
Minimum Salary $70,500, Maximum Salary $124,800NY /NJ:
Minimum Salary $70,500, Maximum Salary $130,400 Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.#LI-Hybrid
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* ** 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. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
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