Assistant Director

The Division of Enforcement, Asset Management Unit (AMU) is seeking a Supervisory General Attorney (Assistant Director). As an Assistant Director, you will serve under the general direction of the AMU Chief and AMU Deputy Chief and will supervise AMU staff located in the New York Regional Office. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : In this role as an Assistant Director, you will be responsible for: Serving as a senior manager for the Enforcement program providing program direction and technical leadership. Providing executive leadership and management of the staff and work products by maintaining and exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding of the assigned specialized segment of the market. Investigating possible violations of securities laws, recommending Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiating settlements on behalf of the Commission. Fostering productive work relationships with federal and state regulators and criminal authorities. Supervising staff members who interact with the public and evaluating complaints and other allegations of potential misconduct related to Federal securities laws, rules and regulations. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : 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: Applying knowledge of the Federal securities laws and Commission rules and regulations; AND Conducting investigations, civil cases or administrative proceedings; AND Applying knowledge of the securities market. 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: Legal Analysis: Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case. 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: Strategic Execution: Understand and implement Agency's and Division/Office's policies and goals, with regard to personnel or programs in their purview anticipating, identifying, and addressing the impact of internal and external environmental factors, linking them to capabilities and potential of the organization. Competency 4: Program Management: Ability to develop and execute programs t

Salaire : $178,500 – $292,300/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.sec.gov/ohr/overview-of-sec-benefits-link.html

Our mission includes advocating for investors who seek to secure a future for their family, providing guidance and regulations for the nation's securities industry in an increasingly global market, and taking action with an eye toward promoting the capital formation necessary to sustain economic growth. A career with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers work that is exciting, challenging and rewarding. You can contribute to securities regulation and enforcement while making a positive difference for the American investing public. The SEC provides: Careers that broaden and deepen your already accomplished knowledge, skills and abilities; An environment that allows you to work and learn with the nation's experts; Benefits, compensation and career expansion opportunities; and A balance between your professional and family life. The SEC offers a number of enhanced pay and benefits plus the standard Federal benefits. Please be sure to visit the SEC's compensation and benefits