Advertising, Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Establish Priorities, File Maintenance, Financial Services, Interpersonal Skills, Interpret Regulations, Investment Funds, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Mutual Funds, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Press Releases, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Research Skills, Sales, Series 7, Team Player, Television Advertising, Time Management, Writing Skills
POSITION TITLE: Advertising Review Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Compliance
- POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
- Compliance or legal experience/certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year business experience required; experience in financial services preferred
- Basic understanding of mutual funds and other investment products preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
- FINRA Series 7 license or willingness to obtain preferred
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Review advertising and sales literature, in accordance with departmental processing standards, for compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Such advertising and sales literature materials include, but are not limited to: newspaper and magazine ads; television ads; press releases; web page and internet site materials; Federated employee presentations; form letters; and other marketing materials and correspondence.
- Review Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to determine the need for additional disclosure statements and draft disclosure statements, where appropriate.
- Coordinate the FINRA filings of advertising/sales literature.
- Interact with examiners and supervisors of FINRA advertising review office. Resolve issues with the FINRA, where appropriate.
- Achieve and maintain technical expertise and professional competence with regard to regulatory rules, issues and interpretations that may impact the preparation and approval of advertising or marketing material for Federated initiatives.
- Communicate directly with marketing departments in developing and revising advertising/sales literature and executing follow-up to FINRA comments to ensure compliance.
- Communicate FINRA review issues to compliance and legal personnel on an on-going basis.
- Advise marketing and business personnel with regard to regulatory issues as questions or regulatory initiatives arise.
- Conduct research, as necessary, in connection with application of advertising/sales literature rules and regulations.
- Liaison with Compliance and Legal staff for interpretation of new or re-focused legislation.
- Preparation and maintenance of sales literature handbook and materials.
- Coordinate sales literature file maintenance.
- Assist with special projects, as requested.
HOURS/LOCATION:
- 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (overtime as required)
- Federated Hermes Tower - Pittsburgh, PA 15222
- Hybrid work arrangement
EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:
- Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Demonstrated excellent time management and organization skills
- Ability to handle multiple priorities requiring a high level of attention to detail
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in order to communicate effectively with internal and external clients
- Demonstrated flexibility and ability to work as a team member
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work effectively
- Demonstrated cooperative attitude, effective communication skills and highly developed interpersonal skills in dealing with both internal and external clients and regulatory personnel
- COMMENCEMENT DATE: 07/09/2026
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
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