The Senior Specialist is primarily responsible for reporting on Congressional hearings and legislative markups, as well as other relevant events; responding to congressional inquiries and other requests for information; serving on the project management team for all aspects of planning and marketing for special events; tracking and analyzing federal legislation; and leading or assisting in other projects as needed. This role interacts regularly with all levels of the Office of Government Affairs team and FINRA staff. Demonstrates strong project management skills and independently performs a variety of critical functions in support of the Government Affairs team.
Essential Job Functions:
- Monitor, cover, and report out on hearings and markups conducted by various Congressional committees with oversight of the securities industry, as well as events held by other regulators (e.g., SEC) and industry groups and organizations. Write and circulate time-sensitive reports for FINRA leadership to keep them apprised of topics covered and positions taken on legislative proposals and other topics of interest.
- Manage incoming information requests from congressional offices, other government organizations (e.g., GAO) and regulatory bodies. Work with departments across FINRA to gather responsive information and drafts written replies as appropriate for senior leadership approval and signature.
- Continuously monitor, analyze, and track complex federal legislation and issues/industry developments that may impact FINRA and/or other regulatory bodies in the securities industry. Organize and present information necessary to escalate more complex issues to the Office of Government Affairs team, both orally and in writing, and prepare briefings for senior FINRA leaders as appropriate.
- Support the Office of Government Affairs senior leadership team in planning events that involve Members of Congress as special guests. Serves on a project management team with responsibility for researching potential event sites and venues; identifying local advertising outlets, marketing; negotiating advertising buys; liaising with congressional offices; developing event scripts and PowerPoint presentations; and working with other FINRA departments to manage registration for each event and prepare printed materials for onsite distribution.
- Organize meetings for FINRA senior leaders with Members of Congress and/or their senior staff, to include preparation of background memos with biographical information, relevant legislation, and other issues of interest to brief senior leaders in advance of meetings.
- Manage other strategic projects as needed.
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Political Science, Communications, Business, or related major, is required.
- Five years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; prior experience in the securities industry, communications or working in a congressional office is highly desired.
- Knowledge of congressional operations and experience interacting with congressional offices and committees is also highly desired.
- Outstanding organizational, written, and verbal communication skills are required.
- Must exercise good judgment, use discretion, and work effectively under pressure in a self-directed manner within a collaborative team-oriented environment.
- Must also demonstrate ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and see them through to completion in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Work Conditions:
- Hybrid work environment.
- Overnight travel and extended hours as needed.
For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, New York City, NY, MA, WA, MD, Washington, DC, NJ State and NY State, please refer to the chart below for the salary range for the corresponding location. 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 internal peer compensation comparisons.
CA: Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $176,000
CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $146,600
IL*: Minimum Salary $90,100, Maximum Salary $161,300
Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Salary $98,300, Maximum Salary $176,000
MA/WA: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $168,600
MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $94,200, Maximum Salary $168,600
NJ State: Minimum Salary $90,100, Maximum $176,000
NY State: Minimum Salary $81,900, Maximum Salary $176,000
*Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.
Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.
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The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.
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Time Off and Paid Leave*
FINRA encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness in many ways, including through a generous time-off program of 15 days of paid time off, 5 personal days and 9 sick days, unless otherwise required by law (all pro-rated in the first year). Additionally, we are proud to support our communities by providing two volunteer service days (based on full-time schedule). Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave for federal, state or local primary and general elections, care of a family member leave (available after 90 days of employment); and childbirth and parental leave (available after 90 days of employment). Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.
*Based on full-time schedule
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