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How much do finra analyst jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for finra analyst in the United States is $73,261.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $87,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a FINRA Analyst?

A FINRA Analyst is a professional who works for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), helping to oversee and regulate brokerage firms and their registered representatives. Their responsibilities typically include analyzing financial data, conducting compliance reviews, investigating potential violations, and ensuring that member firms adhere to industry regulations. FINRA Analysts play a crucial role in maintaining market integrity and protecting investors by monitoring trading activities and firm operations. They may also assist in drafting reports, presenting findings, and recommending corrective actions when necessary.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a FINRA Analyst, and how do they collaborate with other teams?

As a FINRA Analyst, your daily responsibilities generally include conducting compliance reviews, analyzing trading activity for potential violations, and preparing detailed reports for regulatory purposes. Analysts frequently collaborate with legal, compliance, and technology teams to investigate unusual trading patterns and ensure adherence to industry regulations. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as analysts must often share findings and coordinate actions with other departments to maintain market integrity.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a FINRA Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a FINRA Analyst, you need a strong understanding of financial markets, regulatory compliance, and data analysis, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or business. Familiarity with regulatory systems such as CRD, FINRA Gateway, and proficiency in Excel or data analytics tools is often required. Attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and clear communication are vital soft skills for success in this role. These skills ensure accurate regulatory oversight, effective risk assessment, and clear reporting within the complex financial industry.

What is the difference between Finra Analyst vs Compliance Analyst?

AspectFinra AnalystCompliance Analyst
CertificationsFINRA licenses, Series 7/63Certifications vary, often include FINRA licenses
Work EnvironmentFinancial firms, brokerage firmsFinancial institutions, corporations, regulatory agencies
Industry UsageUsed primarily in securities and brokerage firmsUsed across various industries with regulatory requirements
Job FocusMonitoring compliance with FINRA rules, regulatory reportingEnsuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards

Both Finra Analysts and Compliance Analysts work within regulatory frameworks in financial services. Finra Analysts specifically focus on FINRA rules and securities regulations, often requiring Series licenses. Compliance Analysts have a broader scope, ensuring overall adherence to legal standards across industries. While their roles overlap in regulatory compliance, Finra Analysts are more specialized in securities regulation and reporting.

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Infographic showing various Finra Analyst job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $73,261 per year, or $35.2 per hour.
Principal Analyst, Advertising Regulation

Principal Analyst, Advertising Regulation

FINRA

Los Angeles, CA โ€ข Hybrid

$112K - $211K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Independently conducts complex analyses of FINRA firms' communications with the public both independently of, and in conjunction with, other FINRA departments and other regulators. Provides assistance and support to Associate Director, Director, and Senior Director in the areas of quality control, training and supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Conducts routine and complex assessments and analyses, including spot-checks, of FINRA firms' communications.
  • Participates in and coordinates joint evaluations of communications with other FINRA departments and other regulatory agencies.
  • Documents analyses and writes correspondence.
  • As needed, participates with other FINRA staff in on-site reviews and examinations and assists in all aspects of the disciplinary process.
  • Assists immediate manager in final sign-off of analyses to ensure accuracy of rule applications, thoroughness of analytic process, and propriety of suggested dispositions.
  • Provides staff with training, coaching, advice and feedback on performance. Monitors work flow and task completion.
  • Informs immediate manager of new issues and practices which may lead to policy changes.
  • Provides timely input on team member performance appraisals.
  • Communicates regulatory and administrative information to team members.
  • Answers questions from team members and external customers including other FINRA employees and firms.
  • Demonstration of FINRA's values.
  • Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA's mission of investor protection and market integrity.

Other Responsibilities:

  • Assists immediate manager with special projects such as development of new rules or interpretations, planning, procedural or administrative modifications and corporate initiatives requiring department input and participation.
  • Represents the Department, including speaking engagements, at regulatory policy public conferences and meetings.
  • Other job related special projects as necessary.

Education/Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of related industry experience, or equivalent business experience, or successful completion of at least 1 year as an Associate Principal Analyst.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in groups. Work experience showing successful use of analytic and organizational skills required.
  • Excellent demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of various types of securities and broker-dealer services and methods of marketing required.
  • In-depth knowledge of FINRA, SEC, MSRB and SIPC rules and interpretations governing advertising required.
  • Competency with desktop computers and Microsoft Word.

Work Conditions:

  • Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
  • Occasional travel may be required for participation in on-site examinations, provision of expert testimony, presentations at conferences and meetings with other regulators.
  • Some extended hours may be required.

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 position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate's skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.

Los Angeles, CA: Minimum Salary $112,300, Maximum Salary $142,430

San Francisco, CA: Minimum Salary $117,200, Maximum Salary $148,622

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $97,700, Maximum Salary $176,100

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $107,500, Maximum Salary $194,100

MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $112,300 Maximum Salary $202,500

NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $112,300, Maximum Salary $211,400

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

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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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

Important Information

FINRA's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees' investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. FINRA employees are required to disclose to FINRA all brokerage accounts that they maintain, and those in which they control trading or have a financial interest (including any trust account of which they are a trustee or beneficiary and all accounts of a spouse, domestic partner or minor child who lives with the employee) and to authorize their broker-dealers to provide FINRA with duplicate statements for all of those accounts. All of those accounts are subject to the Code's investment and securities account restrictions, and new employees must comply with those investment restrictions-including disposing of any security issued by a company on FINRA's Prohibited Company List or obtaining a written waiver from their Executive Vice President-by the date they begin employment with FINRA. Employees may only maintain securities accounts that must be disclosed to FINRA at one or more securities firms that provide an electronic feed (e-feed) of data to FINRA, and must move securities accounts from other securities firms to a firm that provides an e-feed within three months of beginning employment.

You can read more about these restrictions here.

As standard practice, employees must also execute FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement without qualification or modification and comply with the company's policy on nepotism.

Search Firm Representatives

Please be advised that FINRA is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, a valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted to FINRA. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at FINRA without a valid written agreement and task order in place will be deemed the sole property of FINRA and no fee will be paid in the event that person is hired by FINRA.

FINRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected category, including race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, religion, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sex, or any other status or classification protected by state or local law.

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FINRA abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

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