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SEO Friendly Job Title: Senior Program Administrator, OGC Regulation - Full Time in Washington, DC or Rockville, MD

H1: Join Our Team as a Senior Program Administrator in OGC Regulation

H2: Provide High-Level Administrative and Programmatic Support to OGC Regulation Offices

Organization: FINRA

Department: Office of General Counsel (OGC) Regulatory Policy, Capital Markets, and Appellate

Salary Information:

- Minimum Salary: Varies based on location (see chart below)
- Maximum Salary: Varies based on location (see chart below)

Salary Chart:

- CA: Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $176,000
- CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $146,600
- IL*: Minimum Salary $90,100, Maximum Salary $161,300
- Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Salary $98,300, Maximum Salary $176,000
- MA/WA: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $168,600
- MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $168,600
- NJ State: Minimum Salary $90,100, Maximum $176,000
- NY State: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $176,000

*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Job Requisition ID: R-009191

Experience Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- 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
- 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

Job Summary:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

- 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.

Education Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Legal Studies, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

Work Environment:

- Hybrid work environment (remote/office)
- Occasional travel may be required

Important Information:

- This is a full-time position
- 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.

Application Accommodations:

- FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at or by email at . Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations.

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
- 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:

- 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days (all pro-rated in the first year)
- Two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule)
- Military