Senior Cyber Threat Intel Analyst

What Youll Do

• Drive Cyber Intelligence & Risk Analysis: Monitor and analyze cyber threat intelligence from multiple sourcesincluding threat feeds vendor reports dark web intelligence and incident data. Produce timely cyber event risk assessments and disseminate actionable insights to member firms to enhance their defensive posture.

• Assess Vendor & Concentration Risks: Monitor vendor risk reports to identify concentration risks and vulnerabilities in key business functions across the industry. Integrate CORE findings into FINRAs internal risk assessment frameworks.

• Serve as a Trusted Consultant: Respond to complex inquiries from Regulatory Operations teams providing expert guidance on cyber risks with minimal supervision.

• Educate & Influence the Industry: Share your expertise through conference panels training seminars boot camps and district compliance events. Develop staff training materials podcasts and specialized content that elevates cybersecurity awareness across FINRA and the industry.

• Embody FINRAs Values: Collaborate both in-person and virtually to advance investor protection and market integrity in everything you do.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Intermediate securities compliance or financial regulatory experience

• Advanced experience in cybersecurity risks threat intelligence or operational resilience

Knowledge:

• Intermediate knowledge of FINRAs eleven risk fundamentals

• Intermediate knowledge of securities rules and regulations

• Advanced-to-expert knowledge of cyber risks threat landscapes and intelligence analysis specific to your specialization

Skills:

• Advanced-to-expert written and oral communication skillsyou can translate complex threats into clear actionable guidance

• Advanced-to-expert negotiation skills and ability to build collaborative relationships with diverse stakeholders

• Advanced-to-expert organizational planning and prioritization skills

• Advanced-to-expert resiliencyyou adapt and thrive under pressure and uncertainty

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major in Accounting Finance Economics Business Administration Cybersecurity Computer Forensics Data Analytics or related fields

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g. CISSP CISM CRISC GIAC certifications)

• Series 99 license

• Strong technical background with demonstrated expertise in cyber threat intelligence platforms (e.g. MISP ThreatConnect Recorded Future) threat analysis frameworks (e.g. MITRE ATT&CK Diamond Model) and risk assessment methodologies

Why Join FINRA

Youll be part of a mission-driven organization where your cyber intelligence expertise directly protects the integrity of U.S. financial markets. We offer competitive compensation comprehensive benefits professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture that values innovation and technical excellence. This is your chance to apply cutting-edge threat intelligence skills to work that truly matters.

Ready to strengthen the financial industrys cyber defenses Lets talk.

Working Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment with defined in-person presence requirements

For work that is performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco CA CO FL TX IL PA MA MD VA Washington DC NY and NJ please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the addition to location actual compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to the candidates skill set level of experience education and market considerations.

Los Angeles CA: Minimum Salary $141924 Maximum Salary $212886

San Francisco CA: Minimum Salary $148094 Maximum Salary $222142

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $114200 Maximum Salary $207200

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $125900 Maximum Salary $228000
MA/MD/VA/Washington DC: Minimum Salary $131200 Maximum Salary $238300

NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $131200 Maximum Salary $248700

To be considered for this position please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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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. As part of its dedication to employee wellness FINRA provides 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. FINRA offers 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 and other benefits that support employee wellness such as adoption assistance backup family care surrogacy benefits employee assistance and wellness programs.

Time Off and Paid Leave*

FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways including through a generous time-off program of 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). Additionally we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes 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); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

*Based on full-time schedule

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