Vice President, Deputy Chief of Staff – Chief Legal Officer

FINRA

Vice President and Deputy Chief of Staff at FINRA overseeing operational functions for OCLO. Collaborating with senior leadership to drive organizational goals and support strategic initiatives.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeWashington, DC • District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $197,600 - $389,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key OCLO authority and liaison on projects and initiatives related to OCLO goals and objectives
Lead and participate in cross-functional working groups on behalf of OCLO
Coordinate and manage OCLO organizational programs
Develop and implement OCLO’s organizational strategy
Establish processes, standards and key metrics for OCLO
Identify opportunities for further streamlining and improving operations
Create and maintain reports, project plans and metrics
Oversee the development and implementation of OCLO's strategic technology plan
Act on behalf of OCLO executive and senior leadership
Develop and maintain effective relationships with senior leaders throughout the organization
Adapt quickly to changing circumstances and respond to crises
Support OCLO compensation planning, staffing processes, and other organization-wide People Solutions initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably with a major in a business, communications, information technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
MBA, JD, or other graduate degree preferred
Minimum of ten (10) years professional experience in leadership, operations, or strategic roles in positions of increasing responsibility
Financial services or regulated industry experience preferred
Experience overseeing or participating in the implementation of strategic technology initiatives to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of business operations
Strong collaborator and team builder, with excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Exceptional organizational skills, with an ability to administer multiple complex assignments concurrently and execute against tight deadlines in multiple areas with different requirements
Knowledge of the functions of the U.S. markets, the broker-dealer industry, and FINRA preferred
Proven record of acting independently in an unstructured environment to identify and address challenges, seize opportunities, develop new initiatives, and strengthen existing programs
Proven record of project management, process improvement and goal attainment skills, as well as producing high quality written work product
Excellent leadership skills, including the ability to organize and work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds to reach timely, informed decisions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death, and dismemberment insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
401(k) plan with company match
FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Employee assistance program
Wellness programs
15 days of paid time off
5 personal days
9 sick days
2 volunteer service days
Military leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement leave
Childbirth and parental leave
9 paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprocess improvementstrategic technology initiativesorganizational strategymetrics developmentreport creationoperations managementfinancial services experiencebroker-dealer industry knowledgeU.S. markets knowledge

Soft Skills

collaborationteam buildingwritten communicationverbal communicationinterpersonal skillspresentation skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilityleadershipdecision making

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBAJD