Senior Principal, MRS Strategic Innovation, Research

FINRA

Senior Principal Analyst performing research and analysis to expand FINRA’s MRS portfolio. Collaborating with stakeholders and developing assessments to drive product innovation and value addition.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeNew York City • Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,200 - $248,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform essential analysis and research to enable MRS to innovate and expand its portfolio
Develop comprehensive assessments of opportunities, risks, benefits, and costs for new or enhanced products and services
Conduct market research and analysis for evaluations
Engage industry stakeholders to gather insights on market practices
Collaborate with FINRA business units for product development support
Ensure assessments incorporate cross-functional perspectives
Evaluate strategic fit of opportunities against FINRA's guiding principles
Synthesize research findings into actionable recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in securities, compliance or financial regulation
Advanced degree and/or relevant industry certification(s) preferred
Advanced knowledge of equity, debt, and listed derivatives markets
Strong understanding of securities market structure issues
Proven record of creating executive-level reporting using metrics and analysis
Experience presenting as a subject matter expert
Ability to work independently in an unstructured environment
Strong collaboration and team-building capabilities
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) certification required upon hire or within 16 months

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, AD&D, and supplemental life insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Employee assistance programs
Wellness programs
401(k) plan with immediate participation and company match
Additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Generous time-off program including paid time off, personal days, and sick days
Volunteer service days
Paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

Market ResearchRisk AssessmentCost-Benefit AnalysisProduct Development SupportStrategic Fit EvaluationMetrics AnalysisSecurities Market StructureOpportunity AssessmentActionable Recommendations

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeam-BuildingOrganizational SkillsAttention to DetailIndependent Work

Certifications

FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)