Lead Analyst, Technology

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Purpose:

The Lead Analyst will directly manage the business and data analysis activities on one or more complex Market data intake and processing projects. The Lead Analyst will collaborate with upstream data vendors/producers and downstream consumers to contribute toward the vision and strategy for the data products. The incumbent will also act as a liaison between the business stakeholders and the product/delivery team to develop a shared understanding of the business, data need and the technology approach to satisfy those needs.

Essential Job Functions:

Analyze business processes, functions and procedures to determine the data needs of the Market Regulatory Operations business functions. Serve as a data subject matter expert for multiple business processes and/or systems and provide advanced level support. Use SQL skills to analyze data sources, validate data integrity, and deliver meaningful insights that drive informed decision-making Design data and process models, and defining and documenting design requirements.

Adopt a GenAI-first approach for day-to-day activities to drive efficiency, innovation, and data-driven decision-making Build strong partner relationships with business stakeholders, including senior management. Add technology expertise to discussions about business changes and impacts. Manage and provide new features and enhancements for the product team to develop. Manage the direction of the products by providing input into the product vision and by defining/prioritizing short-to-medium term goals.

Establish objectives based on business requirements and cost effectiveness, and provide recommendations to management. Develop training programs and materials for end users. Lead end-user feedback activities, such as, user acceptance testing and demonstration. Lead change management tasks, such as writing end-user documentation and delivering training. Manage and mentor less-senior analysts on the team.

Demonstration of FINRA’s values. Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Other Responsibilities:

Other responsibilities/projects as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Operations Research, Computer Science, with a minimum of eight (8) years’ experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience working with analysts in a research/modeling environment that leverages tools such as R and/or Python preferred. Substantial experience with visualization and business analytic tools such as PowerBI, Tableau, Cognos Analytics, VBA, Dataiku, Domino etc.

preferred. Substantial experience with business process mapping and requirements gathering/documentation skills. Demonstrated experience building analytics solutions for infrastructure, operations and/or application delivery teams. Ability to work as an individual contributor and collaborator in a fast‑paced proof of concept development environment. Excellent communication skills. Ability to explain technical concepts to a variety of audiences.

Work Conditions:
Hybrid work environment, with defined in‑person presence requirements. Extended hours outside normal business hours may be required Use of corporate PC (provided by FINRA). Exciting, hands‑on, challenging position and success‑oriented work environment.

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