Senior Program Administrator, OGC Regulation

Join FINRA's Office of General Counsel as a Senior Program Administrator where you'll serve as the organizational backbone supporting 55+ legal and regulatory professionals.

This hands-on administrative role is perfect for an experienced office manager or program coordinator who thrives on keeping complex operations running smoothly through exceptional organizational skills, process management, and day-to-day operational support.

You'll be the go-to person for meeting coordination, budget tracking, vendor management, and ensuring seamless information flow—making this an ideal opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who wants to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced regulatory environment without the strategic decision-making responsibilities of senior management roles.

The Senior Program Administrator provides high-level administrative and programmatic support to employees and senior executives within the Office of General Counsel (OGC) Regulatory Policy, Capital Markets, and Appellate offices.

This role ensures the efficient operation of the offices’ administrative processes, coordinates programs, maintains policies and procedures, and supports the continuous improvement of OGC’s administrative and programmatic functions.

Essential Job Functions :

• Provide high-quality administrative support for OGC Regulation offices to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and availability of essential support to employees and leadership.   Evaluate and refine organizational systems and workflows to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Plan and coordinate OGC programs, initiatives, and events. Oversee preparation of agendas, materials, logistics and follow-up for staff and regulatory meetings.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and correspondence supporting regulatory processes and administrative functions.
• Communicate effectively with OGC staff to ensure the clear, consistent, and timely flow of information.   Facilitate on-demand access to information and resources.
• Manage budget preparation, tracking, and expense reconciliation for OGC programs and activities. Negotiate and manage vendor contracts where needed.
• Maintain OGC policies and procedures to ensure alignment with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.   Communicate policy updates to staff and provide guidance on implementation and adherence.
• Support strategic planning and goal setting in accordance with FINRA’s culture of measurement and improvement.   Assist OGC in tracking key operational measurements and achievement of objectives and key results.
• Represent OGC in cross-departmental initiatives, committees, and working groups.   Act as liaison with other departments and external organizations, as needed.
• Oversee document management processes and technology support needs for OGC.   Establish cross-departmental networks to maintain awareness of best practices and new capabilities.   Champion OGC participation in reviews of innovative products and approaches.
• 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 :

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience), and a minimum of six years of experience in an administrative or program management role, preferably within a legal or regulatory environment.

Strong organizational and time-management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Experience supporting senior executives or working within a legal or regulatory framework.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); experience with document management software preferred.

Prior participation in project(s) to adopt new technology solutions for administrative or program-specific functions preferred.

Work Environment :

Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.

Occasional travel may be required.

For work that is performed in 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. 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 internal peer compensation comparisons.

CA : Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $176,000

CO / FL / TX : Minimum Salary $81,900 , Maximum Salary $146,600

IL

MA / MD / VA / Washington, DC : Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $ 168,600

NY

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

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