Associate Director – Technology

FINRA

. Directly manage teams delivering high-quality project results across major technology disciplines .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $131,200 - $238,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing technical programs and teams, with a strong focus on strategic planning, budget management, and compliance with industry standards. Proven ability to develop relationships and leverage them to enhance project outcomes while adhering to FINRA regulations.

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Staff Management ExperienceBudget Management Over $1 MillionTechnical Program ManagementKnowledge of Technology Best PracticesExcellent Technical Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementStrategic PlanningRisk MitigationCost OptimizationInformation SecurityComplianceSoftware DevelopmentOperations ManagementResource AllocationHuman Resources Modeling

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

ISO-9000ITILAgile MethodologiesIterative MethodologiesDisaster Recovery Planning

Industry Keywords

FINRA ComplianceBusiness Continuity PlanningInvestment RestrictionsFinancial Disclosure RequirementsTechnology Policy Adherence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Directly manage teams delivering high-quality project results across major technology disciplines
Lead teams with focus on business value, risk mitigation, cost optimization and return on investment
Deliver results based on FINRA annual goals, department goals and management requests
Direct and coordinate financial and budget activities for projects
Implement and improve technology best practices
Analyze information, evaluate results, select solutions and solve problems
Support evaluation of new technologies, techniques and tools
Report status and issues to senior Technology management
Negotiate services and product agreements with outside vendors
Serve as backup to more senior management as needed
Develop and maintain constructive relationships with peers inside and outside Technology
Maintain relationships with strategic vendors and industry forums
Contribute to standard practices, processes and compliance within technology disciplines
Assist with technology policy adherence and security controls
Ensure work products meet or exceed FINRA standards and risks are effectively managed
Participate in Disaster Recovery, Business Continuity Planning and Sarbanes-Oxley testing and reporting
Identify and hire required resources and skills
Manage staff performance and training
Coordinate assignments of subordinate staff
Collaborate in person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA’s investor protection and market integrity mission

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least five (5) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Minimum of 3 years of managing technical programs and/or processes
Staff management experience of at least four (4) resources
Experience managing a budget of at least $1 million annually
Knowledge of business, technology and management principles involved in strategic planning, organizational change management, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources
Direct project experience in strategy, software development, operations, engineering, development services, information security, and/or compliance
Extensive knowledge of industry-leading technology best practices
Familiarity with at least one of ISO-9000, ITIL, Agile and iterative methodologies
Excellent written and verbal technical communication skills
Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and leverage those relationships to improve work product quality
Ability to identify, evaluate and recommend processes, tools, technologies and/or products to meet business and budgetary requirements
Well organized, thorough, and able to handle competing priorities
Ability to maintain focus and rapidly develop proficiency in new skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Occasional travel and extended hours may be required
Compliance with FINRA’s Code of Conduct, investment restrictions, financial disclosure requirements, confidentiality and invention assignment agreement, and nepotism policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Overtime pay for non-exempt employees
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life insurance
Spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Long-term care insurance
Business travel accident insurance
Legal insurance
Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match
Eligibility for an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Commuter benefits
Adoption assistance
Backup family care
Surrogacy benefits
Employee assistance and wellness programs
15 days of paid time off increasing with years of service up to 25 days
5 personal days
9 sick days
2 volunteer service days
Military leave
Jury duty leave
Bereavement leave
Voting and election official leave
Care of a family member leave
Childbirth and parental leave
9 paid holidays for full-time employees