Pros

If you stay with the company long enough you'll get promoted - regardless of how poor your work is! Also, you can come in to the office late or show up to meetings late and nobody says anything, it's great! But seriously, the good things about FINRA are the hours, laid back atmosphere, good-natured coworkers, and ease of the trade. The benefits are good too and some people here are very intelligent; however, be warned that at many times critical thinking, innovation, and intelligence are not rewarded/encouraged.

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Cons

The organization is not concerned about doing an effective job; it's more concerned with giving the appearance of efficacy. No one is accountable. It suppresses innovation. Compensation is poor relative to the Street. If you're young, ambitious, or intelligent, then FINRA is not a good place to work. You'll quickly become complacent and not develop any transferrable skills. Work here for 2 years max if you must, then switch to the other side of the street. Whether you like this organization is up to you. If you have a family and don't want to think too much or work too hard then it could be for you.

Advice to Senior Management

Middle management is weak.