Strategic Advisor, Market and Regulatory Services

FINRA

Strategic Advisor in Market and Regulatory Services, leading strategies and projects for FINRA. Collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to achieve departmental goals across multiple locations.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRockville • Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $158,000 - $370,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as strategic thought partner embedded within an assigned MRS line of business
Assess and provide proposed solutions for complex operational, regulatory, and policy issues
Build strategic relationships with senior leaders across FINRA and external stakeholders
Lead enterprise-critical special projects and cross-functional initiatives
Develop executive-level reporting and strategic analysis using data analytics
Conduct strategic organizational assessments to drive operational excellence
Partner with MRS leadership on strategic planning and governance frameworks
Oversee development and maintenance of departmental procedures
Direct MRS regulatory compliance strategy
Collaborate both in-person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA’s mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of ten (10) years of experience in securities, compliance or financial regulation required
MBA, JD, other graduate degree and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred
Advanced knowledge of FINRA, MSRB, and other SRO rules
Deep understanding of industry-wide events, trends, and emerging developments
Proven ability to create executive-level reports and presentations using metrics and data analytics
Direct experience collaborating with senior stakeholders across multiple business functions
Exceptional ability to manage multiple complex assignments simultaneously with strong attention to detail

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, dental, and vision insurance
basic life insurance
accidental death and dismemberment insurance
supplemental life insurance
short- and long-term disability insurance
long-term care insurance
business travel accident insurance
employee wellness programs
401(k) plan with company match
tuition reimbursement
commuter benefits
adoption assistance
family care benefits
surrogacy benefits
employee assistance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

data analyticsexecutive-level reportingstrategic analysisregulatory compliance strategyorganizational assessmentsproject managementpolicy assessmentoperational excellencemetrics presentationcross-functional initiatives

Soft Skills

strategic thinkingrelationship buildingcollaborationattention to detailleadershipcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillstime managementadaptability

Certifications

MBAJDrelevant industry certification