FINRA's Arbitrators

FINRA arbitrators—neutral, qualified individuals who are essential in maintaining a fair, impartial and efficient system of arbitration—serve as decision makers, weighing the facts of each case presented. Arbitrators hear all sides of the dispute, study the evidence and then render a final and binding decision.

 

FINRA maintains a roster of more than 6,000 arbitrators. FINRA has two classifications of arbitrators: public and non-public. Public arbitrators are select individuals who are not required to have knowledge of the securities industry. Non-public arbitrators have a more extensive securities industry background.

 

If you have at least five years of full-time, paid business or professional experience—inside or outside of the securities industry—and at least two years of college-level credits, you may be eligible to be included on FINRA's public arbitrator roster. We recruit arbitrators to help resolve disputes, from diverse backgrounds including:

 

• lawyers;
• educators;
• doctors;
• accountants;
• business professionals; and
• securities professionals.

 

Before serving on a case, arbitrators must first successfully complete our Basic Arbitrator Training Program.  Please review the Basic Arbitrator Training page for more information about pre-requisite training requirements before becoming eligible to serve on a case.

 

Note: FINRA arbitrators and mediators are not FINRA employees, but are independent contractors who serve at the discretion of FINRA. Therefore, they are not eligible to receive FINRA employee or unemployment benefits.