Project Manager - FINRA

Job Description

We’re partnering with a global trading firm to support a key regulatory initiative centred on FINRA. They’re looking for a sharp and delivery-focused Project Manager / Business Analyst to help drive compliance efforts related to daily options reporting across OTC and exchange-traded positions.

This is a high-impact role interfacing with Compliance, Risk, Operations, and Technology teams to ensure full and accurate adherence to FINRA standards.

Key Responsibilities

Own the analysis and delivery of LOPR-related reporting and system enhancements

Interpret FINRA’s LOPR requirements, including position thresholds, “in concert” rules, and reporting cadence

Assess current state vs. target operating models for regulatory reporting

Translate regulatory expectations into detailed business and technical requirements

Partner with tech and data teams to ensure accurate capture of all required LOPR data (symbol, strike, expiry, size, account grouping)

Manage UAT planning and execution for LOPR changes

Report on progress, risks, and issues to stakeholders across Compliance, Legal, and Operations

Ensure readiness for audit and regulatory inquiry

Requirements

Experience in regulatory reporting or compliance projects within capital markets

Strong working knowledge of LOPR, FINRA, and U.S. options regulations

Familiarity with derivatives (especially listed options) and position limit reporting

Ability to work with large data sets and regulatory systems (e.g., DTCC, internal LOPR feeds)

Excellent analytical, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience delivering cross-functional change projects across business and tech teams

Prior experience with a trading firm, broker-dealer, or regulatory consultancy preferred

Benefits

Initial 6-month contract, with the expecation to be extended or to be made permanent with the end client. Paying up to $1,000 per day.