VP, Cyber and Analytics Unit - Any Finra Location

The Vice President, Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU), National Cause and Financial Crimes Detection Programs (NCFC), will serve as the leader of the Cyber and Analytics Unit comprised of the Cyber Security Group, Cyber Enabled Fraud Investigative Group, and Crypto Asset Investigations team.

This role will provide strategic direction for the CAU and will provide critical leadership ensuring the goals and objectives of the department are met and are aligned with those of Complex Investigations and Intelligence Branch, the National Cause and Financial Crimes (NCFC) Detection Program, and Member Supervision overall.

Essential Job Functions:


* Leads and manages a team of experienced professionals and subject matter experts who are responsible for Cybersecurity Examination reviews, Cyber Enabled Fraud Investigations and Crypto Asset Investigations, which serve several functions including investigations, examinations, and examination consultations.


* Develops strong working relationships with leaders throughout Member Supervision, Enforcement, and other departments within FINRA, as well as external regulatory and law enforcement agencies.


* As a key member of the NCFC Senior management team, develops the overall strategy for the Cyber & Analytics Unit and prioritization of their work.

Possesses expertise specifically tailored to NCFC’s mission with an emphasis on cyber and digital assets and their crossover with financial crimes.


* Utilize comprehensive understanding of fraudulent practices, FINRA rules and federal rules, case law and investigative techniques, as well as deep understanding of cybersecurity and crypto concepts, risks, rules, and regulations, and technology and fraud-related risks and threats, in order to detect and uncover misconduct in area of responsibility.


* Understands cyber-enabled fraud and threat detection with the ability to translate knowledge into analytics.

Leverages and understands analytics and analytical tools to stay ahead of those who look to manipulate, abuse, or circumvent controls that are put in place.


* Proactively identifies emerging risks and potential threats to investors and the market and identifies opportunities to evolve programs to mitigate those risks.


* Attracts, develops and retains top talent.


* Serve on internal and external committees and task forces, engaging with law enforcement, government, other regulators, and the private sector in fulfillment of mission.


* Represent FINRA at conferences and other public speaking events.


* Provide cyber and digital asset expertise.

Education/Experience Requirements:


* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.

Advanced business degree, or other graduate degree preferred.


* A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience to include cyber security, cyber-enabled fraud, digital assets, BSA/AML, and securities regulatory experience; as well as relevant work experience in the collection, use, analysi...