Market Operations Analyst, Transparency Services

Finra is a regulatory organization that oversees the securities industry, and they are seeking a Market Operations Analyst to provide exceptional client service and operational support. This role involves monitoring trading activities and ensuring compliance with FINRA rules, while building expertise in market operations through hands-on experience and mentoring.ResponsibilitiesProvides excellent internal/external client service to member firms, SROs, other FINRA departments, and vendors; intakes, researches, resolves, and documents issuesMonitors intra-day trading in all FINRA Trade Reporting systems and reviews system-generated alerts for anomalous trading activity including price and volume discrepancies; ensures member firm compliance with established FINRA rules and regulationsMonitors and addresses trading halts and resumptions for over-the-counter, foreign, and exchange-listed securitiesMaintains relevant databases and systems supporting marketplace operationsRecommends courses of action based on review of identified trading or system issuesConfers with senior staff and subject matter experts for guidance on complex issuesDevelops proficiency on relevant trading rules and market guidelines through ongoing research and consultationIdentifies potential system and procedural enhancements based on frontline insights and customer feedbackDemonstrates FINRA's values and collaborates both in-person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integritySkillsBachelor's degree preferably in Finance, Economics, or Business and a minimum one (1) year of professional experienceDemonstrated client service skills and demonstrated ability to interact professionally with member firms, SRO/SEC regulatory staff, and FINRA colleaguesInterpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalAnalytical skills with ability to work with large datasets and identify trading anomalies and patternsMust demonstrate attention to detail, sound judgment, and solid organizational skillsFoundational knowledge of FINRA/SEC trading rulesBenefitsComprehensive health, dental and vision insuranceBasic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legalImmediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contributionTuition reimbursementCommuter benefitsAdoption assistanceBackup family careSurrogacy benefitsEmployee assistanceWellness programs15 days of paid time off5 personal days9 sick daysTwo volunteer service daysMilitary leaveJury duty leaveBereavement leaveVoting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general electionsCare of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment)Childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment)Nine paid holidaysCompany OverviewThe Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) is an independent regulator for securities firms doing business in the U.S. It is a sub-organization of Thrivent. It was founded in 2007, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.finra.org.



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