Description

The Member Supervision Communications Manager is primarily responsible for the planning, development and execution strategy of internal communications supporting the Member Supervision ("MS") department of FINRA; approximately 1,500-person department. The Communications Manager is responsible for creating content and managing MS' intranet, the information source providing news and tools for the for the entire department. The Communications Manager is responsible for creating and distributing department updates on key MS developments, including program, policy, and technology updates as well as changes in organization structure. The Communications Manager also creates talking points and written communications for executive leadership and assists with press releases and talking points for conferences.

Essential Job Functions:

Manages the MS communications program including creating a strategy aligned with FINRA-wide strategy for communications to department staff, FINRA, and external audiences. Communications content includes analysis and distillation of complex programmatic and regulatory issues.

Creates, edits and manages content on MS intranet site to ensure accuracy, currency and effectiveness of content, and forms, and to promote consistency in the regulatory programs.

Creates, reviews, and edits leadership communications for clarity, consistency and effectiveness in supporting and communicating MS' priorities consistent with FINRA's broader goals and mission.

Creates presentations for MS Senior Leadership Team for internal use.

Runs the production of large town halls (virtual or in person) through the development of agendas, identification and preparation of speakers, talking points and primary messages, and the copy of content.

Leads communication prioritization discussions with management, key stakeholders and support team members to develop and implement communication plans/roadmaps maximizing awareness and understanding of content.

Collaborates with Corporate Communications to support FINRA's communications strategies concerning MemberSupervision'sprogram.

Collaborates with technology to manage MS intranet site to make it an effective location for staff to find tools, information and training.

Advises MS Senior Leadership Team on communication strategies for announcing policy, procedures, and other information to department and Reg Ops.

Develops materials such as fact sheets, year-end Year-In-Review documents,

Consults on communication strategies with working groups and subject matter experts.

Other Responsibilities:

Supports communication efforts for MS speakers at Conferences

Leads departmental projects as necessary.

Education/Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism or equivalent and a minimum of nine years of experience in in the communications or public relations field. MBA or JD a plus.

Proven ability to develop, implement, and measure internal communication plans.

Experience working with and writing for senior leaders.

Demonstrated superior writing, editing, interpersonal communications skills and high attention to detail.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines for a wide variety of assignments.

Ability to work collaboratively with others, including running point on project and task teams with colleagues.

Demonstrated ability to exercise careful judgment and discretion with respect to strategic and confidential material.

Ability to convey complex information in clear, engaging ways.

Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact at both senior and junior levels.

Working knowledge of SharePoint Modern, ZOOM webinars and various production software

Working Conditions:

Work is normally performed in an office environment. Intermittent overnight travel is required.

Extended hours are frequently required.

Work environment includes high productivity expectations and tight deadlines.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, New York, NY and WA, the chart below outlines the proposed 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.

California: Minimum of $111,800, Maximum of $220,900
Colorado: Minimum of $101,500, Maximum of $184,100
New York, NY: Minimum of $121,700, Maximum of $220,900
Washington St: Minimum of $101,500, Maximum of $211,700

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Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. FINRA provides comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance. Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, spouse/domestic partner and dependent life, and spouse/domestic partner and dependent accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability, long-term care, business travel accident, disability and legal. FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match and eligibility for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, tuition reimbursement and many other benefits.

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 (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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