Capital Markets FinOp
New York, NY, USA
USD 200k-250k / year
Position Summary
This role is open to candidates in Washington, DC or New York, NY.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the designated FINOP responsible for FINRA Rule 1220(a)(4) obligations, including ensuring the broker-dealer maintains required minimum net capital under SEC Rule 15c3-1 (the "Net Capital Rule") at all times
- Prepare and file all required FINRA/SEC financial reports, including FOCUS Reports (Parts I, II, IIA, and IIB as applicable), SEC Form 17(H) filings, annual audited financial statements, and any supplemental filings required by FINRA or state regulators
- Monitor net capital levels on a daily basis; implement early warning protocols and escalation procedures if thresholds are approached
- Maintain current knowledge of all applicable FINRA and SEC rules; proactively assess regulatory changes and implement updates to policies and procedures accordingly
- Own the general ledger and financial statements of TCG Capital Markets; ensure accurate, timely, and complete accounting in accordance with GAAP
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes; coordinate with Carlyle's corporate accounting and finance teams to ensure proper consolidation
- Maintain books and records in compliance with SEC Rule 17a-3 and 17a-4, including ledgers and associated documentation
- Coordinate with external auditors on the annual financial statement audit; act as primary liaison for all broker-dealer-specific financial audit inquiries
- Design and implement internal controls over financial reporting appropriate for a FINRA-registered broker-dealer; document control environment for senior leadership review
- Manage firm cash accounts; ensure proper segregation of customer funds and securities where applicable under SEC Rule 15c3-3
- Oversee firm bank accounts, reconciliations, and wire approval processes; work with Carlyle treasury on intercompany funding and cash positioning
- Administer vendor and counterparty payment processes; maintain an AP function appropriate to the broker-dealer's operating scale
- Lead the transition from outsourced FinOp model to a fully insourced function; manage knowledge transfer, system migrations, and process documentation
- Evaluate and implement technology solutions for financial reporting, net capital computation, and regulatory filing (e.g., cloud-based broker-dealer accounting and compliance platforms)
- Establish and maintain the broker-dealer's operational policies and procedures manual; ensure staff and senior management are trained on relevant obligations
- Coordinate with compliance, legal, and operations teams on new product launches, trading desk expansions, or other activities that affect the broker-dealer's regulatory footprint
- Provide training to other corporate accounting team members with respect to implementing the SEC/FINRA requirements and internal controls.
- Serve as the primary operational and financial liaison during FINRA examinations and any SEC inspections
- Manage production of documents and information in response to regulatory inquiries; coordinate with legal counsel as needed
- Track examination findings and manage any resulting corrective actions to timely completion
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree, required
- Active FINRA Series 27 (Financial and Operations) license in good standing — this is a mandatory requirement; candidates without an active license will not be considered
- Series 99 (Operations Professional) or Series 24 (General Securities) in addition to the Series 27
- CPA license or equivalent professional accounting credential
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in a FinOp, financial reporting, or regulatory reporting role within a FINRA-registered broker-dealer
- Deep functional expertise in SEC Rules 15c3-1 (Net Capital), 15c3-3 (Customer Protection), 17a-3, and 17a-4, and FINRA financial reporting rules
- Hands-on experience preparing and filing FOCUS Reports and coordinating broker-dealer annual audits
- Strong working knowledge of GAAP as applied to broker-dealer accounting, including the AICPA's Audit and Accounting Guide for Broker-Dealers
- Experience operating within (or in close coordination with) a large financial institution or asset manager — comfort navigating a matrixed corporate environment
- Demonstrated ability to build and own a control environment; prior experience transitioning from outsourced to in-house FinOp is a significant advantage
- Experience with broker-dealers that support alternative asset management platforms, including 506(c) private placement distribution, interval funds, tender offer funds, or BDC distribution
- Familiarity with DTCC, DTC, and clearing/settlement operations in the context of a limited-purpose or introducing broker-dealer
- Prior experience managing a regulatory examination (FINRA cycle exam) as the lead FINOP contact
- Operationally rigorous — able to build infrastructure and process from scratch without waiting for direction
- Institutionally credible — capable of presenting to, and building trust with senior leadership
- Compliance-first in mindset — regulatory obligations are treated as non-negotiable floors, not constraints to be managed around
- A builder — energized by the opportunity to stand up a function, not simply maintain an inherited one
- Collaborative — comfortable working across legal, compliance, finance, operations, and business development teams
Company Information
The Carlyle Group (NASDAQ: CG) is a global investment firm with $475 billion of assets under management, across 678 investment vehicles as of March 31, 2026. Founded in 1987 in Washington, DC, Carlyle has grown into one of the world's largest and most successful investment firms, with more than 2,500 professionals operating in 28 offices in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia.
Carlyle’s purpose is to connect people, ideas, and capital to fuel growth for companies and performance for investors, which range from public and private pension funds to wealthy individuals and families to sovereign wealth funds, unions and corporations. Carlyle invests across three segments – Global Private Equity, Global Credit and Carlyle AlpInvest – and has deep expertise across industries, markets, and geographies.
At Carlyle, we believe that a wide spectrum of experiences and viewpoints drives performance and success. Our CEO, Harvey Schwartz, has stated that, "To build better businesses and create value for all of our stakeholders, we are focused on assembling leadership teams with the strongest insights from a range of perspectives." Reflecting this view, emphasis is placed on development, retention and inclusion through our internal processes and seven Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). We cultivate a culture where ideas are openly shared and challenged, connecting diverse expertise and perspectives to drive enduring value.