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If, after reviewing this information, you are interested in becoming an arbitrator and have at least five years of full-time, paid business or professional experience and at least two years of college-level credits, apply to our roster today:

 

Application Process

To become an arbitrator, you must:

 

  • Complete, print and mail the arbitrator application and the background verification form. Applications may be typed electronically or handwritten for completion;
  • Include two letters of recommendation written by non-family members who know you personally and can attest to your integrity and skills;
  • Include a non-refundable $80 fee payable to FINRA. Please note that this fee is required to verify the background and information provided by the applicant; and
  • Expect to receive notice of your application status within 60 – 90 days—FINRA Dispute Resolution conducts a preliminary review of your completed application before forwarding it to a subcommittee of the National Arbitration and Mediation Committee (NAMC) for final approval.

 

Once your application has been approved by the NAMC, you will receive written notice of your approval, and you will be ready to start the Basic Arbitrator Training Program.
 
If you have any questions about the application process, please send an email to CaTina Daniels or contact her at (212) 858-4351.

 


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Before submitting your application, be sure to:

  • sign the application;
  • complete and sign the "Consent to Background Search and Investigation" form;
  • include the $80 verification fee;
  • provide all dates in the education, employment and training sections, using your best recollection. The employment and education fields should not have gaps of more than 30 days;
  • include a typed or clearly printed background narrative;
  • if applicable, include a written explanation pertaining to your skills/expertise;
  • if applicable, confirm that your employment and/or disclosure information on the application matches the information in CRD;
  • enclose two letters of recommendations. The letters should describe how long the individual has known you and under what circumstances, why they feel you are qualified to be an arbitrator and attest to your character and fitness; and
  • review your entire application to make sure it is legible. 

 

Submit your completed application to:

 

FINRA Dispute Resolution
Department of Neutral Management
One Liberty Plaza
165 Broadway, 27th Floor
New York, NY 10006

 

Questions on Application Process

 

If you have any questions about completing the arbitrator application or want to inquire about the status of your application, please email CaTina Daniels or contact her at (212) 858-4351.

 

Refer an Arbitrator Candidate

 

Do you know someone who may be interested in becoming a candidate? Please email their name and contact information to Erroll Angara or contact her at (312) 759-7411.