Director, External Strategic Engagements - All FINRA Locations

The Director, External Strategic Engagements, is responsible for supporting the Office of Strategic Engagement (OSE) in providing thought leadership and guidance for Member Supervision’s (MS) external engagements and communication strategy. Additionally, this role leads a team of subject matter experts and is responsible for fostering positive relationships with various stakeholders, to help FINRA engage and proactively share information, furthering FINRA’s mission of investor protection and market integrity. The Director also supports MS’ engagement in FINRA regulatory initiatives and partnership with Member Relations and Education (MRE) and the Office of General Counsel (OGC).Essential Job Functions : Manages strategic analysis regarding Member Supervision’s relationships and communications with member firms and the investing public, including cultivating and maintaining internal and external relationships, and collaborating on events and participation for FINRA.Executes, in alignment with Member Relations and Education (MRE) and Corporate Communications, on strategy and messaging for Member Supervision’s external communications content, and strategic objectives at FINRA conferences, firm roundtables, and firm committee meetings.Responsible for the external event review analysis process, to ensure consistent and thorough review of opportunities, and alignment with FINRA’s mission.Responsible for the curation, development, update, and use of talking points and briefing materials on key regulatory topics for Member Supervision leadership, including the Executive Vice President, for external-facing speaking engagements.Partners with OSE leaders and other key FINRA stakeholders on defining key data points and metrics, utilizing information to inform future planning, and driving improved engagement and effectiveness.Oversees the development, methodology, and process implementation to broaden the impact and benefits of Member Supervision leadership’s engagement in external events.Identifies additional opportunities for strategic external engagements, including at industry conferences and meetings that support FINRA’s mission.Develops and maintains effective relationships with leadership throughout the organization and with external constituents. Draws from diverse perspectives of key stakeholders to drive decisions, resolve conflicts, and influence outcomes.Utilizes subject matter expertise, along with broad network of relationships, to proactively identify regulatory risks and issues that could impact Member Supervision as well as trends and patterns that require attention.Provides oversight of high complexity internal projects relating to interactions with FINRA leadership, MRE, OGC, FINRA Board of Governors and Advisory Committees, other FINRA departments, industry groups, member firms and other regulators.Communications and Publications : Partners with OSE leadership and teams within MS, MRE, OGC and Corporate Communications, in managing the team’s relationships and interactions to provide information, talking points, collateral and other materials for MS.Supports OSE in the strategy, as well as process implementation, for materials prepared for the FINRA Board of Governors and Advisory Committees, other FINRA departments, and for the industry.Acts as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to OSE leadership, including providing operational support for administration of the strategic engagement and publications team, including achieving group goals, developing and analyzing performance metrics, and advising on process efficiencies.Represents OSE leaders’ and Member Supervision’s interests at meetings with internal and external constituents, FINRA Board of Governors and Advisory Committees, OGC, other FINRA departments, industry groups and other regulators.Oversees Member Supervision’s communications to member firms. This includes : taking a strategic approach to determining when and which subjects / topics Member Supervision should address in communications;leading team in preparation of high quality, strategic written publications and guidance, including whitepapers, reports, regulatory guidance, alerts, compliance tools and other publications for member firms, as well as other audiences.developing metrics and reporting that reflect the guidance presented in publications and other guidance for member firms, including relevant findings and exceptions, trends, and patterns; and identifying and presenting creative, innovative, and sophisticated solutions and proposals for changes to existing publications, including guidance needed to address the constantly evolving securities industry.Education / Experience Requirements : Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Strong preference for a Master’s or JD degree.8 years of securities, compliance or financial regulatory experience required.Advanced working knowledge of relevant FINRA, SEC, and SRO rules.Excellent leadership skills in cross-functional or matrixed arrangements, including the ability to interact effectively and in a positive manner with people from a variety of backgrounds in order to reach timely, informed decisions.Proven managerial and people leading skills, with ability to mentor, challenge, and develop a team of subject matter experts. Experience leading teams in transition highly desired.Strong collaborator and team builder, with excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.Skill Requirements : Extremely strong writing skills are essential, as is attention to detail and the intellectual flexibility to work on projects addressing highly disparate subjects.Strong presentation skills.Ability to interact professionally and confidently with senior level management, and to represent FINRA with high-ranking officials at external regulators and member firms.Expert critical thinking, research, and analytical skills.Advanced organizational skills and proven experience managing projects.Consistently manages time effectively, completes assignments within budgeted timeframes and makes timely, informed decisions.Expert relationship building skills and ability to influence consensus.To be considered for this position, please submit an application. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.FINRA strives to make our career site accessible to all users. If you need a disability-related accommodation for completing the application process, please contact FINRA's Employee Relations team at 240.386.4865 or by email at EmployeeRelations@finra.org . Please note that this process is exclusively for inquiries regarding application accommodations.FINRA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal state or local laws as appropriate, or upon the protected status of the person’s relatives, friends or associates.2020 FINRA. All rights reserved. FINRA is a registered trademark of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc.#J-18808-Ljbffr