Specialist, Corporate Governance

FINRA•Washington, DC

3d•$72,400 - $155,100•Hybrid

About The Position

FINRA is hiring a Corporate Governance Specialist in our Washington, DC office. The Specialist in the Office of Corporate Secretary’s (OCS) provides legal research, compliance reviews, and operational support in support of FINRA Board and committee governance and election processes. As a professional individual contributor operating under close supervision, this position applies substantial analytical expertise to ensure compliance with FINRA rules, by-laws, and regulatory requirements while continuously optimizing workflows to strengthen organizational governance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and minimum of three (3) years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience.
Proven ability to conduct comprehensive legal and regulatory research and synthesize complex findings into clear, accurate written summaries and policy recommendations.
Strong project management and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines and coordinate timely production of Board and committee materials.
Proficiency in database management and tracking systems; experience with CRD and FINRA Contact System preferred.
Exceptional attention to detail with superior proofreading, editing, and analytical skills, ensuring accuracy and compliance in all documentation.
Strong interpersonal and written communication skills with proven ability to work independently and collaboratively, handle sensitive information with discretion, and serve as an effective liaison across departments; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word) required.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate or experience preferred.
Fundamental knowledge of FINRA rules, by-laws, and federal securities laws and member firm operations highly desired.

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive legal and regulatory research, including on corporate governance practices and procedures, synthesizing complex findings into authoritative research summaries and policy recommendations in response to internal and external requests for information; drafts and proofreads all deliverables, ensuring documentation accuracy.
Serves as an OCS liaison, driving the timely and accurate production and distribution of FINRA Board and committee materials while optimizing workflow efficiency and governance compliance.
Maintains critical databases, tracking systems, and OCS SharePoint sites, that support governance and compliance reporting; continuously evaluates and enhances these systems to reduce risk and improve organizational performance.
Assists with monitoring the Public Comment email box; indexing and distributing any comments received on Regulatory Notices to relevant staff; and reviewing and publishing such comments on FINRA.org.
Conducts comprehensive compliance reviews of Board and committee composition, elections, and appointments to ensure compliance with applicable rules and requirements.
Assists in the development and enhancement of department records management and information security plans in partnership with corporate stakeholders, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies and proactive risk mitigation.
Demonstrates FINRA's values.
Collaborates, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law.
Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance.
Additional insurance includes basic 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 legal.
Immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in 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, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year).
Two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule).
Military leave.
Jury duty leave.
Bereavement leave.
Voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections.
Care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment).
Childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment).
Nine paid holidays.