Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must possess a J.D. or LL.B. degree and be an active member of the bar in good standing in a U.S. state or territory, the District of Columbia, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
• Must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14/15 level, including applying knowledge of federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations; conducting investigations, civil cases, or administrative proceedings; and applying knowledge of the securities market.
• Must meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• The selectee must report to the listed duty station(s).
• Must complete a two-year trial period if applicable; the appointment may also require a two-year supervisory/managerial trial period.
• Accomplishment Record narratives should address legal analysis, critical thinking, strategic execution, and program management competencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the work of teams that may include attorneys, accountants, experts, and support staff, and perform a full range of supervisory duties.
• Develop and promote efficient, creative investigative techniques to support effective fact-gathering and avoid undue delay; set priorities and schedules for completing work.
• Mentor and train staff, identify employee development and training opportunities, and recommend promotions or reassignments.
• Independently and in a supervisory capacity, identify risk areas and potential misconduct through market surveillance, data analytics, outreach, and other means; evaluate information for potential violations of federal securities laws, rules, and regulations.
• Participate with other supervisors in managing the CFI Unit and advise the Unit Chief and/or senior managers on personnel matters, unit priorities, and office procedures.
• Coordinate regularly with the Department of Justice, FBI, and other domestic law enforcement on parallel investigations; coordinate or interact with foreign law enforcement and regulatory counterparts.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits are available to the employee and family, with eligibility depending on position type.