Deputy Assistant General Counsel (Banking & Finance)

Treasury, Departmental Offices; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Treasury, Departmental Offices seeks a Deputy Assistant General Counsel (Banking & Finance) to provide senior legal guidance on banking regulation, capital markets, digital assets, and federal fiscal operations. The role supports the Assistant General Counsel with authoritative analysis and leadership across high-impact matters.

Minimum qualifications require ECQs and TQs with evidence of executive leadership, strategic oversight, and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: upholding the Constitution and the rule of law.
• ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: manage resources and budget effectively, pursue efficiency through upgrades.
• ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: produce high-quality work with technical skill, problem solving.
• ECQ 4 - Leading People: lead and inspire for high performance and accountability.
• ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: align results to goals with strategic thinking.
• TQ1 - Analyze, interpret, and advise on complex financial regulation and transactions.
• TQ2 - Lead complex legal initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• TQ3 - Manage legal projects and mitigate risks.

Skills

ECQ 1 Commitment to Rule of Law

ECQ 2 Driving Efficiency

ECQ 3 Merit and Competence

ECQ 4 Leading People

ECQ 5 Achieving Results

TQ1 Legal analysis of financial law

TQ2 Leading complex legal initiatives

TQ3 Managing legal projects and risk

Job description

The Deputy Assistant General Counsel (Banking & Finance) is a senior legal advisor in the Office of the General Counsel, supporting the Assistant General Counsel in delivering authoritative legal guidance, leadership, and expert legal analysis on banking regulation, capital markets, digital assets, financial transactions, housing finance, consumer financial protection, federal grant programs, and federal fiscal operations.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.

Desired Experience

At least seven (7) years of professional legal experience in banking and financial services regulation or financial transactions is preferred.

Application Instructions

Do not submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECqs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs).

Technical Qualifications (TQs)

• TQ1 - Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret, and advise on complex laws, rules, and policies regarding financial regulation, financial transactions, financial assistance programs, and federal financial operations, and to provide authoritative legal advice on high-impact, novel issues.
• TQ2 - Demonstrated executive-level ability to lead, coordinate, and influence complex legal initiatives, such as legislative, regulatory, policy, and transactional efforts involving multiple stakeholders.
• TQ3 - Demonstrated leadership in managing legal projects, attorneys or other professionals, and ensuring delivery of high-quality legal services, including the ability to identify and mitigate legal and reputational risks.

Executive Core Qualifications (ECqs)

• ECQ 1 - Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. Leadership Competencies: Knowledge of the American System of Government, Commitment to the Rule of Law, Civic-Mindedness.
• ECQ 2 - Driving Efficiency: Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. Leadership Competencies: Fiscal Responsibility, Managing Resources, Leveraging Technology.
• ECQ 3 - Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. Leadership Competencies: Technical Skill, Problem Solving, Agility and Resilience.
• ECQ 4 - Leading People: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Developing Others, Executive Judgement.
• ECQ 5 - Achieving Results: Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Leadership Competencies: Operational Mindset, Innovation, Strategic Thinking.

Note

If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.