Job Description

Summary

The Office of Risk and Strategy (ORS) within the Division of Corporation Finance (Division) assists Division leadership in identifying, prioritizing, and reporting on existing and emerging risks with respect to the Division\'s mission critical activities. If selected, you will serve as ORS Branch Chief for the Research Branch, where you will be responsible for a broad range of assignments related to researching emerging and evolving risks.

Overview

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Open & closing dates

09/18/2023 to 09/29/2023

Salary

$149,287 - $257,681 per year

Starting salary is based on experience. The range is listed for informational purposes. Initial pay will be set below the maximum. See more below.

Pay scale & grade

SK 15

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

Yes\xe2\x80\x94as determined by the agency policy.

Travel Required

Not required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Excepted

Promotion potential

15

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Yes

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

23-EX-12104631-SMP

Control number

749729900

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens

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Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service.

Typical duties include:

• Serving as a supervisor and senior legal adviser for the ORS Deputy Chief Risk Officer, managing the activities of the branch.
• Leading a team of ORS attorneys who analyze emerging trends impacting investors, issuers, capital markets, and securities.
• Managing time-sensitive special projects, studies, and initiatives related to emerging risk issues and issuer disclosure obligations.
• Performing extensive review of memoranda, talking points, reports, staff responses to congressional and other governmental inquiries, and correspondence with market participants.
• Performing the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised including: plans, schedules, and assigns work to staff; establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members; provides feedback; periodically evaluates employee performance; oversee training and development of staff; manages time and attendance; carries out Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities; and other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• CITIZENSHIP: This position is open to US Citizens.
• You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree.
• You must be an active member of the bar in good standing
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-15.
• TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC \'s telework policy.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

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-15: Applicant must have at least four years post-J.D experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, which also includes at least three years:

(1) Providing guidance and oversight to an organization\'s approach to assessing and managing its risk identification and assessment processes;

(2) Implementing and operationalizing surveillance and monitoring programs related to business objectives;

(3) Representing an organization, internally and externally, in engagements with senior level representatives of other organizations or agencies; and

(4) Interpreting, applying, guidance and evaluating the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and policy issues related thereto.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit:

Additional information

SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee\'s initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range. Please for additional information.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be minimally qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered minimally qualified if they meet the minimum requirements for this position.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC\'s administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click for additional information.

• Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

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