Senior Specialist, Security

Oversees and supports day-to-day security operations for assigned FINRA multi-site locations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervises contract security officers at assigned location(s) and supports established security program initiatives and standards for FINRA offices. Serves as liaison with security vendor to maintain proper staffing levels, and reviews and processes monthly invoices.
• Provides on-site executive protection to executive management team as needed.
• Serves as the primary responder to emergency events at FINRA offices. 
• Identifies, assesses, and evaluates actual and potential threats to assigned offices of responsibility from all sources; and recommends corrective measures to reduce vulnerabilities.
• Conducts formal program reviews of assigned offices of responsibility to ensure compliance and conformance with FINRA security standards and best industry practices.
• Assists in the validation of the efficacy of program policies, plans, and operations through the conduct of tests, exercises, and drills at assigned locations. Documents results of such activities, identifies program vulnerabilities, and recommends corrective actions.
• Supports establishment of security training program initiatives and standards for staff and those persons assigned specific security related duties for assigned offices.
• Handles security awareness and orientation on security protocols for the enterprise.

• Conducts investigations related to security breaches, threats, misconduct, theft, workplace safety concerns, or other incidents affecting assigned locations.

• Provides security guidance and onsite support for FINRA public and non-public meetings, conferences, and hearings as needed.
• Provides guidance and implementation for physical security projects at assigned offices of responsibility.
• Drives enterprise-owned vehicle to transport executive management to various locations as needed.
• Determines efficient and secure driving routes in advance, coordinating access, parking, and credentials for various facilities as needed.

• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding executive schedules, routes, conversations, documents, residences, and personal information.

Other Responsibilities:

• On-call 24x7 to respond to emergencies and other events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstration of FINRA’s values.
• Collaboration, both in-person and virtually, in furtherance of FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity.

 

 Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent, and minimum eight (8) years of experience in law enforcement, executive protection, and/or security management.
• Minimum two years of general investigative experience.
• Minimum three years of supervisory or management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. Professional driving experience and defensive driving certification preferred.
• Knowledge of electronic security systems relating to intrusion and access control.
• Certified Protection Professional designation through the American Society of Industrial Security preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to lift and carry baggage and personal effects.
• Demonstrated computer skills to include knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong de-escalation and problem-solving skills for high stress incidents.

 

Work Conditions:

• Onsite in a general office environment, at events, or in a vehicle.
• Must be able to work outside of normal business hours. 
• Frequent travel will be required.
• Frequent movement in and out of vehicles and exposure to traffic, noise, and pollution; Ability to lift and carry baggage and personal effects.

For work that is performed in CO, CT, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, WA, DC, NY, NJ, WA 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. 

Boston, MA: $96,600 - $172,800

Chicago, IL: $92,400 - $165,300

Denver, CO: $83,900 - $150,300

Jericho, NY: $96,600 - $172,800

Jersey City, NJ: $100,800 - $180,400

Philadelphia, PA: $92,400 - $165,300

New York, NY: $100,800 - $180,400

Rockville, MD: $96,600 - $172,800

Tysons, VA: $96,600 - $172,800

Washington, DC: $96,600 - $ 172,800

Woodbridge, NJ: $96,600 - $172,800

Connecticut State: $83,900 - $180,400

Washington State: $83,900 - $180,400

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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 starting at 15 days of paid time off (increasing with years of service, up to 25 days), 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.

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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.

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