Supervisory Risk Analyst (Deputy Director)

Commodity Futures Trading Commission; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks a qualified professional to lead examination activities and oversee regulatory compliance within cleared derivatives markets. The role emphasizes effective governance, risk assessment, and coordination of supervision across institutions.

Applicants should demonstrate experience with MTQs related to examination programs, reporting, and communications, as well as ECCs emphasizing leadership and results.

Qualifications

• MTQ 1: Experience in leading an examination program involving the oversight of financial institutions' compliance with regulatory obligations.
• MTQ 2: Experience in drafting summary reports and presentations which clearly and effectively communicate results related to examination and compliance reviews; and ability to work with individuals and entities on examination findings to ensure timely and complete follow-up with compliance concerns.
• ECC Leading the Organization: Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values.
• ECC Leading Others: Provides a clear direction and inspires others towards meeting the mission and vision in a changing environment.
• ECC Leading Yourself: Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior; seeks feedback and adapts leadership style.
• ECC Driving Results: Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations; makes decisions that produce high-quality results.

Job description

The Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR or Division) leads the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's efforts in ensuring the integrity of cleared derivatives markets and minimizing systemic risk through the oversight of derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) and clearing participants.

CT-16 Level: To qualify for the CT-16 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-15 level). Specialized experience is defined as that through which one has gained experience in accounting, auditing, regulatory compliance, risk management, risk governance, system safeguards and related concepts, practices and procedures in order to manage an examination program. This specialized experience includes oversight, management, and conduct of a wide range of activities including directing the work of others. In addition, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs) 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 and accomplishments applicable to the MTQs and ECCs. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements will also be assessed on the following MTQs.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs)

Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications.

• MTQ 1: Experience in leading an examination program involving the oversight of financial institutions' compliance with regulatory obligations. This experience includes assessing an entity's compliance with obligations related to areas including: financial resources and reporting, risk management, governance, system safeguards, business continuity/disaster recovery, recordkeeping, and other compliance obligations.
• MTQ 2: Experience in drafting summary reports and presentations which clearly and effectively communicate results related to examination and compliance reviews; and ability to work with individuals and entities on examination findings to ensure timely and complete follow-up with compliance concerns.

EXECUTIVE CORE COMPETENCIES (ECCs)

In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, your resume will be assessed for executive competency against the following four mandatory ECCs.

• Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Is able to build coalitions to execute the organizational vision with buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
• Leading Others - Provides a clear direction and inspires others towards meeting the mission and vision in a changing environment. Displays the ability to provide constructive feedback, supports the resolution of conflict, demonstrates a collaborative and cooperative approach.
• Leading Yourself - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to most effectively build trust and lead their division/office. Takes advantage of learning opportunities to increase effectiveness.
• Driving Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Assesses and adjusts to implementing innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional philanthropic, religious, 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.

Current Members of the SES, those that have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, MUST ensure the CFTC's ECCs are demonstrated within their experience and ac