Supervisory Attorney Advisor (International)

Commodity Futures Trading Commission•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Supervisory Attorney Advisor (International) works in the Office of International Affairs (OIA), the agency’s primary focal point for international activities. OIA assists the Chairman and Commission in formulating international matters and coordinating international activities, provides information about foreign regulatory systems, and analyzes foreign regulatory developments. The role provides legal analysis and advice on regulatory initiatives of U.S. financial regulatory authorities, international bodies, and foreign regulatory agencies; participates in negotiations with senior officials; and represents OIA in Commission contacts with industry and the public. The position identifies and analyzes international initiatives and bilateral dialogues of U.S. financial regulatory agencies that affect regulation of U.S. derivatives markets and intermediaries. It monitors and evaluates foreign regulatory initiatives, legislative changes, and policies and standards from organizations including IOSCO and the FSB, assessing their impact on Commission programs and regulations and recommending Commission responses. Special projects may include representing the Commission in international committees or task forces, explaining Commission programs to foreign delegations, responding to public inquiries, commenting on proposed rules, supporting other agency offices and divisions, and accompanying staff on foreign due diligence missions. As a supervisor, the position guides OIA staff, reviews and edits their work under tight deadlines, provides feedback, and develops staff training programs. It also supports OIA management, including meeting reporting requirements and communicating relevant Commission policies. Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, active bar membership in good standing, and at least five years of relevant legal experience after law school. U.S. citizenship and a favorable background/security investigation are required. The position may require a two-year trial period and a one-year supervisory probationary period.

Requirements

J.D. from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.
Active membership in good standing of the bar in a U.S. state, territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico; proof is required before entry on duty.
At least 5 years of relevant legal experience after completing law school.
Demonstrated skill in researching and analyzing complex legal issues.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
U.S. citizenship.
Favorable background/security investigation.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Must be an active member of the bar in good standing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, international law, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.
Knowledge of derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swap markets, and clearing for these markets.

Responsibilities

Provide legal analysis and advice on regulatory initiatives of U.S. financial regulatory authorities, international bodies, and foreign regulatory agencies.
Participate in negotiations with high-level officials at U.S. and foreign financial regulatory agencies and international bodies.
Represent OIA in Commission contacts with members of industry and the general public.
Maintain contact with senior officials at U.S. financial regulatory agencies to identify and analyze international initiatives and bilateral country dialogues affecting U.S. derivatives markets and intermediaries.
Identify, monitor, and analyze foreign regulatory initiatives, changes in foreign legislation, and policies and standards of organizations such as IOSCO and the FSB.
Evaluate the impact of foreign financial regulatory initiatives and legislation on Commission programs and regulations, and recommend policies or other Commission responses.
Represent the Commission in IOSCO and FSB committees or task forces, explain Commission and OIA programs to foreign delegations, respond to public inquiries, and comment on Commission rule proposals.
Support other agency offices and divisions by reviewing proposed actions and consulting on foreign developments.
Accompany other CFTC staff on due diligence missions involving on-site meetings with foreign regulatory personnel.
Guide and direct OIA staff assigned to related responsibilities.
Review, revise, and edit staff work product under tight deadlines; provide feedback and develop staff training programs.
Handle OIA management matters, including reporting requirements to the Division of Administration and the Chairman’s Office and communicating internal Commission policies relevant to OIA.