SUMMARY

Under general supervision, the Public Communications Analyst reviews, edits, advises, and verifies final copy. Those with the Series 24 Principal license approve (or reject) communications intended for public distribution or viewing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews any branch or department communications intended to be distributed to 15 or more members of the public consistent with FINRA and SEC regulations, company policies and procedures, and company image.
• Marks and communicates required changes to the materials or offers possible alternative materials, when available, if submitted materials are not approvable.
• Answers questions from financial advisors, branch managers, and others pertaining to the submitted materials and required changes, as needed.
• Verifies that changes indicated have been made upon resubmit or remarks changes still to be made.
• Approves or rejects materials for the financial advisor, branch manager, and any other designated individual in the branch or home office.
• Ensures that any materials requiring filing with FINRA are submitted for filing in a timely manner.
• Helps maintain communications through AdTrax as needed to ensure accurate documentation and availability of information.
• Actively pursues gaining additional knowledge and licenses needed to fully respond to material submissions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand industry regulations, especially as they pertain to communication with the public
• A comprehensive understanding of FINRA regulations under 2210 and 482, Stifel policies and procedures, and company image requirements
• Knowledge of media production and communication, techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: High School diploma
• Minimum Required: 1+ year industry or finance experience

LICENSES AND CREDENTIALS

• Minimum Required: Series 7, 63, and 24 or ability to obtain within one year

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Knowledge of computer hardware

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