Extremely Stressful - Examiner FINRA Employee Review

2.0
Jan 21, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good people. Fellow examiners are always willing to assist. You can enroll in travel rewards programs and benefit from the travel portion of the job. Good learning experience.

Cons

Over burdening scheduling of exams. Many people need to do work during non business hours to catch up, without getting compensated for it. The work is never "done". It's similar to a post office or an assembly line where the work keeps coming, no matter how many jobs you have yet to "complete". Many times you go into an exam with no knowledge of the review areas, except for reading a few pages of "guidance", which at times can put you in embarrassing situations. For the amount of work, responsibilities and stress, the salary is not even close to competitive to the street. Some Directors extend exams for their own personal gain, at the expense of the exam staff.

Explore other reviews about FINRA

5.0
May 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The hybrid work schedule and the flexibility I am afforded in addition to excellent benefits.

Cons

Lots of folks don't do their job and aren't let go.

1
4.0
Jun 28, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance with a supportive and collaborative team. There are many opportunities to learn, both through jobs and training programs, making it a great place for professional development.

Cons

Career advancement opportunities can be limited. Frequent organizational restructuring can also create uncertainty and make it challenging to plan the long term.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All