Assistant Director

Securities and Exchange Commission • Fort Worth, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Examinations is seeking a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Assistant Director), SK-0905-17 in the Office of Investment Advisers and Investment Companies (IA/IC). As an Assistant Director, you will join a well-respected team that is responsible for supporting EXAMS' mission to conduct and coordinate the nationwide examination program for entities over which the Commission has regulatory authority.

Requirements

• US Citizen
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service
• J.D. or LL.B Degree
• Active member of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level.
• Providing legal advice on federal securities laws and compliance issues as they relate to securities-related financial institutions, such as investment advisers and investment companies.
• Leading teams of staff with varying backgrounds (e.g., legal, accounting, examining).
• Identifying emerging risks and issues affecting financial institutions.
• Examwork: Effectively conducts examwork activities (whether onsite, correspondence, etc.) in a professional manner to procure information from an entity under examination.
• Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
• Managing Information: Ability to ensure that programs strategically utilize and share information, with some guidance.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances examinations and SEC goals and objectives.

Nice To Haves

• Proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.
• Transcripts or other documentation to support educational claims must be provided.
• If qualifying by substituting education or training for experience, submit a copy of unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date.
• Foreign education credentials must be evaluated by a private organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education programs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and assigning work, advise on program goals and objectives, making decisions on work problems, and organizing and monitoring the flow of work for the assigned programs in order to achieve the most effective results within a complex environment.
• Directing staff performing extensive and extremely complex inspections or examinations, working with the field offices, reviewing reports and recommendations.
• Providing advice on novel questions, analyzing industry trends, and following-up to ensure that recommendations are implemented by the industry.
• Attend and participate, in the capacity of legal adviser and counselor, in meetings and conferences where crucial policy formulation, procedural development, and program planning matters are discussed and agency positions developed.
• Providing executive leadership and management of the staff and work products by maintaining and exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding of the assigned specialized segment of the market.
• monitoring new or unchartered marketing or financial techniques and developments that impacts SEC decisions.
• Representing the agency in high level meetings, conferences, and presentations involving a wide range of participants such as regulatory or law enforcement agencies; state, local, national, or international government offices; private industry; and the academic community.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager