Senior Specialist, Government Affairs

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, communica...