Associate Principal Business Analyst, CRED Applications – Programs

FINRA

. Provide operational and functional application support through data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-Level💰 $96,600 - $172,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in data analysis, reporting, and operational support, with a strong focus on compliance and information governance. Proficient in SQL and experienced in collaborating across teams to enhance business initiatives and resolve complex issues.

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SQL Query ReviewData AnalysisReport DevelopmentUser Access AdministrationIssue Resolution

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisSQLReport DevelopmentOperational MetricsTestingIssue ResolutionBusiness Requirements GatheringEntitlement ReviewsCompliance ProcessesSystem Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-SolvingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Application Monitoring ToolsSystem Dashboards

Industry Keywords

FINRA ComplianceInvestor ProtectionMarket IntegrityInformation GovernanceData Integrity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide operational and functional application support through data analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration
Develop, maintain, and analyze recurring operational, service-level, and ad-hoc reports and visualizations
Monitor program performance and inform business decision-making
Liaise between business users, technology teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Facilitate issue resolution, operational support, and advancement of business initiatives
Gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements
Participate in regression testing and post-deployment validation for application releases
Monitor system dashboards and application monitoring tools to identify, triage, and escalate issues
Provide advanced support for complex operational issues escalated by the FINRA Support Center
Resolve and document cases, incidents, and inquiries
Investigate data discrepancies and review system performance
Maintain user entitlements and access data
Conduct periodic entitlement audits for compliance and data integrity
Support Information and Records Management activities
Collaborate in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics or related field preferred
Minimum of four (4) years of relevant professional experience required
Working knowledge of SQL, including query review and minor modifications
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience investigating data and system issues
Experience developing and analyzing reports, dashboards, and operational metrics
Ability to gather, document, and validate business and functional requirements
Experience supporting applications, including testing, issue resolution, and production support
Experience with user access administration, entitlement reviews, compliance-related processes, and information governance activities
Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills
Ability to collaborate across teams and manage multiple priorities independently
Ability to collaborate both in-person and virtually
Occasional travel may be required
Some extended hours may be required
Must comply with FINRA’s Code of Conduct, investment restrictions, financial disclosure requirements, and securities-account requirements
Must execute FINRA’s Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement and comply with the company’s policy on nepotism

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus eligibility
Overtime pay eligibility for non-exempt employees
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
Basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and 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
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 after 90 days of employment
Childbirth and parental leave after 90 days of employment
9 paid holidays for full-time employees