Associate Principal, Content Manager, Qualifications & Exams - Any FINRA Location

Manage the maintenance of test questions and content outlines for securities industry / client qualification examinations.

Conduct content committee meetings and manage the performance and productivity of committee members. Assist in conducting job analysis studies

Essential Job Functions :

Exam management and item bank maintenance Maintain and augment item banks for securities industry / client qualification examinations by, among other things, analyzing the performance of current and pretest test items, assessing the need for new items, using a content committee to draft, review and edit new and current items, properly entering new items into the item bank and appropriately editing items already in the item bank.

Collaborate and / or consult with Measurement Services Unit (MSU) when appropriate.

Committee management Manage assigned qualification exam committee membership to ensure proper composition. Monitor the performance, productivity and attendance of committee members.

During committee meetings, manage committee to complete the published agenda. Recruit new committee members when necessary and retire current committee members.

Train committee members to understand the basics of writing, editing test items and general testing industry standards.

Item development Edit new items submitted by committee members and bank items to conform with FINRA / client style guide.

During committee meetings, lead committee activities and conversations to ensure that items meet basic standards. Use standard item statistics to help guide analysis and decisions on whether to keep, edit or delete an item.

Consult with MSU for guidance on statistic-related issues.

Content outline maintenance and job analyses Make updates to content outline as necessary and publish updated content outline on a timely basis.

Assist with job analysis studies under the direction of more senior staff, as assigned.

• Securities and financial industry knowledge - On an ongoing basis, research, monitor and evaluate the effect of FINRA, SEC and other industry entity rule changes, new securities products and industry best practices on exam programs and make necessary changes to content outlines and bank items.
• Maintenance and enhancement of item bank system Participate in the development of system requirements and conduct user acceptance testing for in-house developed item bank and authoring system.
• Management of inquiries regarding FINRA / client exams Respond to exam-related inquiries from other FINRA staff, FINRA members, exam candidates and others.

Provide prompt, appropriate and accurate response. Refer advanced questions / issues to a more senior analyst or manager when appropriate and necessary.

Assist with special projects and support department initiatives as assigned by management.

Education / Experience Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years securities / financial industry and / or content development experience, or equivalent combination of education and / or work experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills with excellent communication skills (both oral and written) are essential to effectively manage relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders / constituents with varying (often conflicting) interests.
• Must be proficient with all standard office software.
• Ability to work independently and produce high quality work product that requires a great attention to detail.
• Quantitative skills are desirable.
• Ability to learn and use databases is desirable.
• Project management skills are desirable.

Working Conditions :

• Work is performed in standard office environment.
• Some travel required (20%)

For work that is performed in CA, CO, HI, MN, VT, IL, Jersey City, NJ, NY, NY, MD, Washington DC, and WA the chart below outlines the proposed salary range for the corresponding location.

In addition to location, actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to, the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons .

CA : Minimum Salary $91,500, Maximum Salary $170,900

CO / HI / MN / VT* : Minimum Salary $79,500, Maximum Salary $142,300

IL* : Minimum Salary $87,500, Maximum Salary $156,600

Jersey City, NJ / NY, NY : Minimum Salary $95,400, Maximum Salary $170,900

MD / Washington, DC : Minimum Salary $91,500, Maximum Salary $163,700

WA : Minimum Salary $79,500, Maximum Salary $163,700

Including positions performed outside the state but reporting to an office or manager in that state.

Candidates can expect salary offers that range from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. FINRA provides full pay ranges so that the candidate can consider their growth potential while at FINRA.

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