Associate Director, State Government Affairs

Associate Director, State Government Affairs

The Associate Director, State Government Affairs serves as a liaison on state regulatory and legislative matters. This role monitors and analyzes state legislative and regulatory initiatives affecting FINRA and the securities industry, delivering actionable intelligence to senior leadership. The position manages critical stakeholder relationships by serving as a point of contact for state regulators and legislative staff on negotiations involving complex inter-organizational issues, and represents FINRA at meetings, conferences and events. Key responsibilities include independently preparing comment letters and testimony on state proposals, managing external lobbying consultants, coordinating with internal stakeholders to assess regulatory impacts on FINRA programs, and advising executives on enterprise-wide state relationship strategies. This position is an individual contributor who works independently with minimal oversight and collaborates effectively with stakeholders.

Education/Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in government relations, securities law and/or securities regulation field required; or an equivalent combination of education and directly related professional experience. Advanced degree preferred. Strong working knowledge of securities regulation. Strong working knowledge of state legislative and government processes is preferred. Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to apply sound judgment when assessing complex regulatory matters. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both specialized and non-technical audiences. Superior attention to detail and accuracy in reviewing documentation, preparing reports, and maintaining records. Effective interpersonal skills with ability to build collaborative relationships across all organizational levels. Ability to operate in a highly complex operational, technical, policy and legal environment. Work Conditions Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements. Extended hours required. Travel required (15%).

CO/FL/TX: Minimum Salary $114,200, Maximum Salary $207,200 IL/PA: Minimum Salary $125,900, Maximum Salary $228,000 MA/MD/VA/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $238,300 NY/NJ: Minimum Salary $131,200, Maximum Salary $248,700 #LI-Hybrid