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FINRA

Senior Principal Intelligence Specialist, Emerging Risk Intelligence

FINRA

. Drive intelligence initiatives with subject matter experts across FINRA's regulatory programs to identify emerging threats and translate them into strategic insights .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $114,200 - $248,700 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates advanced expertise in the full intelligence cycle, including collection, analysis, processing, and dissemination, while effectively managing relationships with diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to enhance intelligence processes and produce strategic insights for regulatory programs.

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Intelligence Cycle ExpertiseAdvanced Analytical SkillsRelationship ManagementMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyFINRA Rules Knowledge

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Hard Skills
Intelligence CollectionIntelligence AnalysisIntelligence ProcessingIntelligence DisseminationStrategic ThinkingRisk AssessmentProcess ImprovementThematic AnalysisBriefing ProductionRegulatory Compliance
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteProductivity Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree in Intelligence Studies, Public Policy, Business, or Law
Industry Keywords
FINRASecurities LawsBroker-DealerFinancial InstitutionGovernment AgencyMember Firm Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Drive intelligence initiatives with subject matter experts across FINRA's regulatory programs to identify emerging threats and translate them into strategic insights
  • Lead end-to-end intelligence work by independently collecting, analyzing, processing, and disseminating intelligence across the full intelligence cycle
  • Produce assessments, briefings, thematic analyses, and publications for senior leadership, regulatory staff, and external stakeholders
  • Build and manage networks of internal and external partners, including member firms, law enforcement agencies, and government intelligence counterparts
  • Develop and refine intelligence frameworks, collection strategies, and standards
  • Identify and implement enhancements to intelligence processes, programs, and frameworks
  • Represent FINRA externally through conference panels, working groups, roundtables, and member firm engagement on intelligence sharing
  • Contribute to training events, podcasts, workshops, and webinars
  • Work extended hours and travel as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Proven knowledge and advanced expertise across the full intelligence cycle: collection, analysis, processing, and dissemination
  • Demonstrated ability to apply highly advanced analytical and strategic thinking to assess complex risks and threats
  • Track record of making meaningful, measurable improvements to intelligence processes or products
  • Highly advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience building and managing relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
  • Highly advanced organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and related productivity tools
  • Advanced degree in Intelligence Studies, Public Policy, Business, or Law preferred
  • Prior experience at a broker-dealer, financial institution, or government agency/department with an intelligence focus preferred
  • Strong knowledge of FINRA rules and federal securities laws preferred
  • Strong knowledge of securities markets and member firm operations preferred
  • Must comply with FINRA investment and securities account restrictions and financial disclosure requirements
  • Must execute FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement
  • Must comply with FINRA's policy on nepotism

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
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Long-term care insurance
  • Business travel accident insurance
  • Legal insurance
  • 401(k) plan with immediate participation, vesting, and 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
  • Childbirth and parental leave
  • 9 paid holidays