FINRA Reviews

Pros

The benefits are amazing and the pay is also really good. The people are fantastic and they have a mission that anyone cal feel good about.

Cons

At times it seems like there is not room for growth in some positions

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work!

Pros

Great people, great benefits, and decent atmosphere

Cons

upward mobility it sometimes limted.

Advice to Senior Management

recognize skills and not play pet favorites

Pros

Wok/life balance is very good.

Cons

Money is not great compared to government compliance jobs.

Pros

A lot of highly capable people. Resonable Salary and benefits, annual bonus system. Company is highly visible in the financial markets.

Cons

Little to no upward mobility. Management is very top down and does not listen to front line folks. Long term business strategy is nearly non existent. Company prefers to hire from outside rather than promote from within. Performance appraisal system is ineffective and does not accurately tie performance to business objectives.

Advice to Senior Management

Use the talent you have before you hire from outside. Hire more do'ers instead of Sr Executives. Put forth specific goals that can be tied to realistic accomplishments at the end of year. Revamp the employee performance management system to truely tie goals to accomplishments.

Pros

FINRA is a good place to obtain regulatory experience. The work life balance is decent, though not as good as you'd think.

Cons

While the regulatory experience gained is valuable, many in management have little experience working in the private side of the industry.

Advice to Senior Management

None.

Pros

- FINRA's mission (to protect the investing public)
- Great benefits package
- Gain invaluable experience in the financial industry
- Majority of co-workers are encouraging and willing to share their knowledge and expertise

Cons

- Little to no advancement opportunities for women/administrative personnel
- Poor communication between upper management and staff
- Low morale in district offices and little to no attempt on management's part to fix
- Blatant favoritism
- Very political
- A large majority of management has little to no "people"/management skills

Pros

Gain industry experience
Health benefits are very good
people are good

Cons

No career growth
Salary is low

Pros

They have a FANTASTIC work-life balance.
Everyone is very friendly and welcoming.
Although it pays less than other businesses in the financial industry, the pay is still competitive since you are also working fewer hours.
There are many opportunities to be promoted.
Executives are capable and go-getters.

Cons

A bit too much "life" emphasis on the work-life balance of things.
There are varying ranges of intelligence within the company.

Advice to Senior Management

While not necessary to require longer hours, I would recommend expecting more from people during the hours that they are at work (this obviously is a general statement and does not apply to all departments/sectors).

Pros

There are some smart people to work with.
Interviewing process is very through and they get competent people to do the job.

Cons

Bureaucracy and politics is becoming pervasive.

Advice to Senior Management

NA

Pros

The organization has great benefits.
Working in the Corp Headquarters is a better experience than working in a regional office full of individuals in positions of power with grand canyon size egos and very little people skills.

Cons

The only people who get promoted in this region are the individuals who have a good social personal relationships with management...ie...drinking buddies. If you are a hard worker looking to be rewarded for your efforts, don't work in this office.

Yes sir mentality....tread with fear if you have an opinion that differs from management

Advice to Senior Management

Clean house in Boston. Some examiners are working in fear of their supervisors but remain silent. Morale is at an all time low