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      FINRA

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      FINRA reviews

      3.8

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (931 total reviews)
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      Robert W. Cook

      64% approve of CEO

      59% positive business outlook

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      FINRA has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 931 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The FINRA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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      931 reviews
      1.0
      Jan 26, 2016

      Regulatory Specialist

      Regulatory specialist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent Training Opportunities. I worked in both Sales Practice and Market Regulation and you got good exposure to broker-dealer regulatory issues. Internal movement is possible if you look into positions within the company and are willing to work in NYC or Rockville.

      Cons

      Absolutely horrific compensation. The worst in the industry and seems to be getting worse each year. Limited growth opportunities and the longer you stay, the harder it is to leave as FINRA's reputation outside the industry is spotty at best. This is a job for someone under the age of 30 who commits 3 years and moves on. Do not stay past 3 years!!! Terrible management as they are a bunch of FINRA lifers who only got promoted because they hung around and are willing to be donkeys for senior management. FINRA also has a tendency to hire people that nobody else wants so you will be working with some weirdos during your time there.

      1.0
      Jun 16, 2015

      Incredibly Low Morale

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      working at FINRA looks good on your resume.

      Cons

      I can't imagine who is writing the positive reviews because I don't know of a single employee in New York who isn't miserable and looking for another job. Other than the incompetent managers who are making everyone miserable, that it.

      2.0
      Jun 14, 2015

      Graveyard of Wall Street

      It says optional
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      For the younger folks just got out of second tier schools, this is a good place to start if no other places wants you. For the mid-career folks, this place is great for career transition if you got laid off from prior role. If you still wants to go back into the industry to scare your potential employers that you are now SMARTER. This is not a bad place to hang out on a rainy day. For the late stage folks after 50s - please please please don't go anywhere, this is your heaven. This is the only place you wants to be to get your benefits and teeth cleaned. Let me warn you again! Wall Street is cruel and this is the only place that will value your "Skills".

      Cons

      This place has more politicians than in DC. The worst part is that it barks like a canine and bites like a flee (itchy and irritating)

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