Senior Director, Strategy

FINRA

Senior Director of Strategy leading Regulatory Operations at FINRA. Overseeing strategic priorities and driving excellence in strategic planning and execution across teams.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeJersey City • Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, New York, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $181,500 - $370,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage the RegOps strategy team to provide direction, leadership, transparency, and support delivery across goals
Drive forward-looking strategy formation and strategic planning excellence across Regulatory Operations
Develop consolidated roadmap of priorities across Regulatory Operations
Work closely with Senior Leadership Team to establish annual strategic goals
Lead a cultural shift from reactionary execution to strategic and visionary planning of key initiatives
Engage and act as liaison with Program Delivery to identify and implement appropriate project management approaches

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in the financial services industry or in financial services regulation
Advanced degree preferred
Certification in Project Management discipline preferred
Exceptional organizational skills
Experience making internal and external presentations to executive and senior level management
Substantial knowledge of, and experience with, the regulation and operation of U.S. broker-dealers
Strong leader, collaborator, and team builder with excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proven record of acting independently in an unstructured environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
Eligibility for participation in additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance programs
Wellness programs
Paid time off including 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days, and 9 sick days
Two volunteer service days

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementstrategic planningregulatory operations

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborationteam buildingpresentation skills

Certifications

Project Management certification