POSITION TITLE: Senior Advertising Review Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Compliance
- POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required; Paralegal Certificate preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of business experience required; experience in the financial services or legal industry preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of experience reviewing advertising, sales literature, marketing materials, or mutual fund/advisory products required.
- Working knowledge of mutual funds and investment advisory services and products required.
- Familiarity with non-U.S. marketing requirements and working with Compliance staff required.
- Familiarity with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) required.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required.
- Must possess Series 7 and Series 24 FINRA registrations or be willing to obtain them within a reasonable period following hire.
MAJOR DUTIES:
- Review advertising, sales literature, and related marketing materials for compliance with departmental standards and applicable rules and regulations, including product write-ups, sales ideas, presentations, web and internet content, form letters, advertisements, press releases, and other marketing communications.
- Review Annual and Semi-Annual Reports to determine the need for additional disclosure statements and draft disclosures, as appropriate.
- Coordinate FINRA filings for advertising and sales literature; communicate review issues and comments to Compliance and Legal personnel; interact with FINRA examiners and supervisors to resolve issues as necessary.
- Provide guidance to Marketing and other business areas in the development and revision of advertising and sales literature, execution of FINRA comment follow-up, and interpretation of regulatory requirements and initiatives.
- Serve as a liaison with Compliance and Legal staff regarding the interpretation of new or revised laws, rules, and regulations.
- Lead and coordinate large projects, including new website reviews and website redesigns, and represent the Advertising/Sales Literature group in cross-functional meetings to resolve issues.
- Conduct research related to the application of advertising and sales literature rules and regulations.
- Assist with the training of Advertising Review Specialists and the preparation, maintenance, and filing of sales literature handbooks, materials, and records.
- Assist with special projects and other departmental initiatives, 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, organizational, and prioritization skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work independently.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated technical expertise and professional competence regarding regulatory rules, issues, and interpretations affecting the preparation, review, and approval of complex advertising, sales literature, and marketing materials.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- COMMENCEMENT DATE: 08/03/2026
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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