Staff Analyst – Technology

FINRA

. Guide individual product features through the development lifecycle from initial scoping through production roll-out .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeJericho • New York • United StatesLead💰 $100,800 - $180,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in guiding product features through the development lifecycle, utilizing SQL for data analysis, and applying Agile methodologies to enhance project outcomes. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills are essential for collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring user needs are met.

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SQL Data AnalysisAgile Software DevelopmentProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

SQLAgile MethodologiesProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsRequirements Gathering

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationEffective CommunicationInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

FINRA ComplianceInvestor ProtectionMarket IntegrityUser Acceptance TestingProcess Improvement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide individual product features through the development lifecycle from initial scoping through production roll-out
Represent business users to the delivery team and anticipate end-user needs
Determine feature and enhancement requirements using user interviews, group feedback sessions, and direct observations
Apply analytical skills, department policy and procedure knowledge, and department systems experience to improve systems throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate with departments and business customers to identify process improvement opportunities and identify, document, and resolve issues
Document new feature and enhancement requirements
Conduct research, clarify requirements, provide feedback, and test changes
Support end-user feedback activities including user acceptance testing and demonstrations
Work with end-users to understand their work and product usage
Collaborate with senior business analysts to gather and draft developer requirements
Analyze the business, organizational structure, relationships between business units, and business impact of requests
Use SQL to analyze data sources and check for anomalies
Collaborate in-person and virtually in furtherance of FINRA’s investor protection and market integrity mission
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with at least four (4) years of related experience, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline with two (2) years of related experience, or equivalent training and/or work experience
Knowledge of Agile software development processes and creating common artifacts
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent project management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Ability to work in a team environment and develop effective relationships
Strong written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of programming languages, including SQL
Ability to occasionally travel
Demonstration of FINRA’s values
Compliance with FINRA investment and securities account restrictions, disclosures, e-feed requirements, confidentiality and invention assignment agreement, and nepotism policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus
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, 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