Assistant Director

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Division of Trading and Markets, seeks a Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Assistant Director) for the Office of Derivatives Clearing in Washington, DC.

You will assist the Associate Director on the national clearance and settlement program and ensure all required materials are submitted by the closing date, with careful attention to evaluation and document requirements.

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.B. required and bar membership in good standing.
• Active bar membership in any state, DC, or Puerto Rico.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Associate Director on the national clearance and settlement program.
• Interpret and apply securities laws affecting clearing agencies and derivatives markets.
• Explain legal principles to develop and justify recommendations or conclusions regarding clearing and settlement operations.
• Manage workload to meet deadlines and coordinate with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Securities law interpretation

Legal advisory

Regulatory analysis

Education

J.D. or LL.B.

Bar admission

Job description

The Division of Trading and Markets is seeking a Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Assistant Director) in the Office of Clearance and Settlement's Office of Derivatives Clearing ("Office"). As an Assistant Director, you will be responsible for assisting the Associate Director on the Division's program for the national clearance and settlement system. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review.

Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following

• J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND--
• Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement.

• SK-17: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes:

1. Interpreting, applying, and explaining the provisions of the laws, rules, and regulations that govern the securities industry, in particular, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; AND
2. Providing legal advice on matters pertaining to clearing agencies that serve as central counterparties for options, security-based swaps, and other derivatives markets; Derivatives Clearing Organizations regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC); or other payment, clearing, and settlement systems; AND
3. Explaining the application of legal principles and precedents to develop and justify recommendations or conclusions regarding clearing and settlement operations.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES:

Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

Competency 1: Rule Development - Prepares recommendations for rules that meet desired policy objectives within the Commission's statutory authority or that implement legislation.

Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

Competency 3: Legal and Regulatory Analysis - Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process.

Competency 4: Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.