Part-time Cyber security Jobs in Chicago, IL

About FINRA
FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) is the largest independent regulator of securities firms doing business in the United States. Our mission is to protect investors and ensure market integrity through effective and efficient regulation. We oversee approximately 3,400 brokerage firms, 152,000 branch offices, and nearly 624,000 registered securities representatives. At FINRA, you'll join a team of dedicated professionals committed to safeguarding the financial system and empowering investors.

The Opportunity
Are you ready to be at the forefront of cybersecurity resilience in the financial sector? As a Senior Principal Risk Specialist, Cyber Engagements, you'll play a pivotal role in strengthening the industry's defenses against evolving cyber threats. You'll design and lead immersive tabletop exercises and interactive workshops that simulate real-world cyber incidents, helping member firms sharpen their response strategies, improve coordination, and build lasting organizational resilience. This isn't just about identifying vulnerabilities—it's about empowering firms to respond, recover, and thrive in the face of cyber risk. You'll work directly with member firms as a trusted advisor, facilitating scenario-based learning experiences that translate into tangible preparedness and incident management improvements.

What You'll Do:

Lead High-Impact Engagements: Design, coordinate, and facilitate cybersecurity tabletop exercises and workshops with member firms, creating realistic simulations that test response capabilities and foster collaborative problem-solving.

Event Strategy & Planning: Plan, manage, and execute internal and external cyber engagement events ensuring every interaction drives attendee engagement with relevant information and aligned with company goals.

Develop Formal Documentation: Prepare and formulate Executive Summaries, After Action Reports (AARs), Educational Whitepapers, and Toolkits to support engagement functions.

Serve as a Trusted Advisor: Provide tailored guidance on incident management, coordination protocols, and recovery strategies based on each firm's unique risk profile.

Drive Complex Examinations & Reviews: Independently lead examinations and risk reviews of the highest complexity, collaborating with Regulatory Operations staff and addressing matters originating from tips, referrals, and specialist initiatives.

Share Knowledge & Educate: Contribute to member firm and investor education through conference panels, training seminars, boot camps, and district compliance events. Develop staff training materials, podcasts, and specialized content.

Consult on High-Stakes Issues: Respond to complex inquiries from Regulatory Operations staff and conduct consultations with minimal supervision.

Embody FINRA's Values: Collaborate both in-person and virtually to advance investor protection and market integrity.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Intermediate securities, compliance, or financial regulatory experience

• Advanced experience in risks associated with specialization (cybersecurity and incident response)

Knowledge:

• Intermediate knowledge of FINRA's eleven risk fundamentals Intermediate knowledge of securities rules and regulations

• Advanced-to-expert knowledge of cybersecurity risks, threat landscapes, and incident management

Skills:

• Advanced-to-expert written and oral communication skills

• Advanced-to-expert negotiation skills and ability to build collaborative relationships across diverse stakeholders

• Advanced-to-expert organizational, planning, and prioritization skills

• Advanced-to-expert resiliency—you adapt and thrive under pressure and uncertainty

Preferred Qualifications:

• Major in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics, Data Analytics, or related fields

• Advanced degree or professional certification

• Series 99 license

Why Join FINRA?

You'll be part of a mission-driven organization where your work directly impacts the safety and integrity of the financial markets. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture that values innovation and expertise.

Ready to make a difference? Let's talk.

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements

For work that is performed in Los Angeles and San Francisco, CA, CO, FL, TX, IL, PA, MA, MD, VA, Washington, DC, NY and NJ, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. FINRA complies with all state and local pay transparency laws and regulations requiring the disclosure of salary ranges for the position. In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and market considerations.

Los Angeles, CA: Minimum Salary $141,924, Maximum Salary $212,886

San Francisco, CA: Minimum Salary $148,094, Maximum Salary $222,142

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $114,200, Maximum Salary $207,200

IL/PA: Minimum Salary $125,900, Maximum Salary $228,000
MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $238,300

NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $248,700