The Enforcement Communications Manager is responsible for internal and external communications supporting the Enforcement Department (Enforcement).
The Communications Manager is responsible for creating content for and managing Enforcements intranet, the information source providing tools and information, including legal analysis, for the entire department.
The Communications Manager is responsible for creating and distributing department updates on key Enforcement developments, including changes in rules and case law.
The Communications Manager also creates press releases, talking points for conferences and internal events, and internal written communications.
Essential Job Functions:
Manages the Enforcement 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 legal issues.
Creates, edits and manages content on Enforcements intranet site to ensure accuracy, currency and effectiveness of content, and forms, and to promote consistency in case investigation and formal actions.
Creates, reviews, and edits communications for clarity, consistency and effectiveness in supporting and communicating Enforcements priorities consistent with FINRAs broader goals and mission.
Drafts press releases with support of Enforcement teams and in collaboration with FINRA Corporate Communications to effectively communicate importance of Enforcement legal actions in support of FINRAs priorities.
Creates presentations for Enforcement Senior Leadership Team for internal and external use.
Collaborates with Corporate Communications to support FINRAs communications strategies concerning Enforcements program.
Collaborates with technology to manage Enforcements intranet site to make it an effective location for staff to find tools, information and training that help them build cases that conform to the Enforcement Guiding Principles.
Advises Enforcement Senior Leadership Team on communication strategies for announcing cases, policy, procedures, and other information to department, FINRA, and external constituencies.
Assists in communications with SEC and other regulators.
Creates summaries and reports for publication.
Other Responsibilities:
Support communication efforts for Enforcement Conferences
Lead other departmental projects as necessary.
Education/Experience Requirements:
Bachelors degree and a minimum of nine years of experience in legal writing.
Law degree highly desirable.
Experience in the communications or public relations field a plus.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Demonstrated ability to work quickly on multiple time-sensitive matters.
Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact at both senior and junior levels inside and outside the company.
Knowledge of federal securities laws and specific knowledge of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 required.
Working Conditions:
Normal office environment.
May require work outside of regular office hours.
Compensation Range for Colorado locations
Annual Salary: $98,500.00
– $178,700.00
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