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      FINRA

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      FINRA reviews

      3.8

      71% would recommend to a friend

      (931 total reviews)
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      Robert W. Cook

      64% approve of CEO

      61% 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
      2.0
      May 3, 2010

      Don't stay here if you are ambitious and want to learn

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Work Life Balance Work Life Balance

      Cons

      No opportunity for advancement Nobody to learn from Good for two years than leave Majority of management doesn't understand financial markets

      4.0
      Oct 20, 2008

      FINRA -- great mission, many great employees, uneven management

      Attorney
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Many people who work at FINRA are very proud to work for an organization that provides an opportunity to work for the "good guys" while getting better compensation than would be available working for the SEC or other governmental regulator. Historically, FINRA has been a very secure place to work [although this may be changing in the wake of the recent market downturn]. The company has offered good benefits and pay [although salaries/bonuses do not approach what brokerage employees receive in good times]. Very generous paid maternity/paternity leave. FINRA is still one of relatively few employers to offer a pension and a 401[K] plan.

      Cons

      The quality of leadership in various divisions varies significantly. As a result, the workplace experience varies depending on location and unit in which you work. For instance, being an examiner in one district office can be a completely different experience than working in another district office. Some units enforce oppressive production metrics. Senior management is often uncommunicative about issues concerning employees. Employment stability will be a concern in 2009. The company is already offering early retirement packages to employees who are 55 or older and have 10 years with the company. While the packages are voluntary, there are concerns that involuntary headcount reductions may be coming in 2009. Senior managers who screw up are often not held accountable.

      2.0
      May 18, 2026

      Somewhere in here there’s a “mission”

      Analyst
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Some of the nicest and most helpful people, but fewer as they keep getting laid off or pushed out because of toxic leadership. The mission is a high priority for some. Great place to work for a very short time, then go.

      Cons

      Poor leadership, constantly changing without taking any time to understand impacts. Decisions only benefit a small group of friends who only respect other former FBI agents and their contributions. Morale is in the gutter and it comes off as intentional. Women are disappearing from management ranks and only tolerated as long as they are agreeable. People get resources based on popularity with the in group so some teams burn out while others have little to do.

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