Compliance - Advertising Analyst

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Kestra Financial is a wealth management platform dedicated to empowering independent financial professionals—including traditional and hybrid RIAs—to grow their businesses and deliver exceptional client service. We combine advanced business management technology with personalized consulting to provide unmatched scale, efficiency, and support. Our advisor-focused culture is built on innovation and advocacy, enabling advisors to offer comprehensive securities and investment advisory solutions to their clients.

Lead with Purpose. Partner with Impact.

Support the marketing initiatives of financial professionals utilizing Kestra Financial. From print materials to social media campaigns and seminars, these professionals must adhere to a wide range of regulatory requirements. This position is responsible for reviewing financial professionals’ communications, providing tailored compliance solutions to ensure each piece meets regulatory standards, and maintaining accurate records in accordance with regulations. Austin, TX or Phoenix, AZ preferred; remote considered.

What you’ll Do

• Provide subject matter expertise in reviewing sales literature, marketing materials, and communications, while proactively assisting financial professionals in aligning content with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of controls, systems, procedures, and records as required by FINRA, SEC, and state regulators.
• Support the creation and updates of supervisory procedures, training content, a compliance‑approved materials library, and internal communications.
• Participate in the training and mentorship of Advertising Compliance Analysts.
• Collaborate effectively with financial professionals, product partners, outside broker‑dealers, RIAs, agents, advertising agencies, and PR firms.
• Assist in training internal teams and field staff on advertising processes, systems, and regulations.
• Elevate relevant questions or concerns to senior analysts or management as appropriate.
• File advertising and communications with FINRA as required.
• Conduct regulatory research as needed.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, client focus, and teamwork as part of the firm’s cultural commitment.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Consistent delivery of excellent customer service.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing trends, content strategy, and social media use in financial services.
• Experience working within a dual‑registrant environment (broker‑dealer and RIA).
• Solid knowledge of SEC Marketing Rule requirements, including rules around third‑party awards, endorsements, testimonials, and performance advertising.
• In‑depth familiarity with FINRA and SEC advertising/communications regulations.
• Ability to interpret and reconcile regulatory rules with proposed advertising materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain complex compliance concepts clearly and constructively.
• Exercise sound judgment, critical thinking, and strong analytical skills to navigate complex regulatory guidelines independently, while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Understanding of securities and insurance products, as well as investment advisory services.

Certifications, Licenses, Registration

• FINRA Series 7 License required
• FINRA Series 24 License required

Internal Application Policy

• Internal applicants must be in good standing and have a minimum of 1 year of service with Kestra.
• Internal applicants must also have a minimum of 1 year service in current role unless approved by EVP.

Benefits to support you

• Competitive pay and benefits with a large employer (over 1600 employees nationwide)
• 401(k), health insurance, and a competitive benefits package
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment committed to professional excellence
• Help clients navigate meaningful financial decisions with confidence
• Opportunities for training, development, and long‑term growth within the firm
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified expenses

Kestra Values

Our Mission is Powering Financial Independence, enabling the growth and success of investing clients and the advisors who serve them. We do that by living our values: Serve, Make it Happen, and One team.

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Lead with purpose. Apply now and help shape the future of Kestra.

Disclosure

• You acknowledge that if hired, Kestra Financial, Inc. may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment.
• It is the policy of Kestra Financial to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Kestra Financial prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.