Director, Government Affairs

To support the Senior Vice President of Government Affairs in managing Government Affairs for FINRA. This includes maximizing FINRA’s recognition and positive reputation among key federal and state governmental officials and staff, educating those individuals about FINRA’s regulatory and educational initiatives, and advocating FINRA perspective on policy issues that could affect the organization.

Essential Job Function:

• Develop and maintain relationships with key officeholders, officials and staff and help coordinate FINRA interaction with those individuals. Establish reputation as trusted, credible source of information about FINRA and the securities industry among congressional and regulatory officials and staff. Monitor legislative and regulatory initiatives for impact on FINRA or securities industry. Assist in recommending and implementing strategy to achieve FINRA goals on legislative and regulatory initiatives and achieve positive outcomes in those processes. Effectively utilize outside consultants to support these efforts.
• Scope & Supervisory Responsibilities: As a private sector regulator, FINRA can be significantly affected by the actions of Congress and state securities officials. A positive perception of FINRA in the legislative arena is critical to FINRA continuing to achieve its mission of ensuring investor protection and market integrity of the highest level in U.S. securities markets.
• Internal & External Coordination: The position requires extensive coordination with all departments in FINRA, including keeping CEO and senior staff apprised of pertinent governmental activity. The position also requires daily coordination with Congressional staff and officials from government agencies that often need information quickly.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with at least seven (7) years of experience in the government relations field.
• Demonstrated ability to built and maintain relationships with high-ranking government officials, government staff, and senior-level private sector representatives., among others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to impact legislative and regulatory processes.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

Work Conditions:

• Hybrid work environment with required travel.

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, NY, NY, MD, Washington DC, 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.

CA: Minimum Salary $146,200, Maximum Salary $296,100

CO/HI/MN/VT*: Minimum Salary $127,300, Maximum Salary $246,600

IL*: Minimum Salary $139,800, Maximum Salary $271,400

Jersey City, NJ/NY, NY: Minimum Salary $152,700, Maximum Salary $296,100

MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $146,200, Maximum Salary $283,800

WA: Minimum Salary $127,300, Maximum Salary $283,800

*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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To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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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