Risk and Compliance Attorney

Securities and Exchange Commission; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Securities and Exchange Commission in Boston, MA seeks a General Attorney (Risk and Compliance Attorney) to oversee the Division of Enforcement's risk and compliance program, including the 961 Program and the Management Assurance Program. Responsibilities include advising on Federal securities laws and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements; the role supports evaluating and mitigating risks across the division.

Applicants should have a J.D. or LL.B.

Qualifications

• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• BASIC REQUIREMENT: 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 Puerto Rico.
• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: Specialized experience includes providing advice and guidance on matters related to Federal securities laws, regulations, and policies.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the Division's risk and compliance program.

Skills

Providing advice and guidance on Fed.

Education

J.D. or LL.B. degree

Job description

The Division of Enforcement's Office of the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (OCRCO) is seeking a General Attorney (Risk and Compliance Attorney). As a Risk and Compliance Attorney, you will be overseeing the Division's risk and compliance program. This includes the Division's "961 Program" (pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) and the Division's Management Assurance Program (pursuant to the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act of 1982).

Qualifications:

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-16:

Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: providing advice and guidance on matters related to Federal securities laws, regulations, and policies.

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: