Supervisory Attorney Advisor (International)

The Office of International Affairs serves as the primary focal point for the agency's international activities. In this connection, OIA assists the Chairman and the Commission in its formulation of international matters and coordinating the Commission's varied international activities, provides information to the Commission concerning foreign regulatory systems, and analyzes foreign regulatory developments. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : As a Supervisory Attorney-Advisor (International) in the Office of International Affairs (OIA), you will: Provide legal analysis and advice with respect to regulatory initiatives of United States financial regulatory authorities and international bodies and foreign regulatory agencies. Participate in negotiations with high level officials at such U.S. and foreign financial regulatory agencies and international bodies, and represent OIA before the Commission in contacts with members of the industry and with the general public. International Financial Regulatory Initiatives of U.S. Agencies: Assist in maintaining regular contact with high-level officials at United States government financial regulatory agencies such as, among others, the Department of the Treasury and the Securities and Exchange Commission, for the purpose of identifying and analyzing international initiatives and bi-lateral country dialogues that affect the regulation of United States derivatives markets and intermediaries. Foreign Financial Regulatory Initiatives: Identify, monitor and analyze regulatory initiatives or changes in basic legislation of foreign jurisdictions as well as policies and standards of organizations such as, but not limited to, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). Analyze and evaluate the impact and importance of such financial regulatory initiatives and legislation on the Commission's programs and regulations, such as analyzing the development of, and evaluating the effect of foreign legislation and the related implementing regulations and technical standards on the cross-border activities of U.S. market participants, markets and intermediaries, and recommending policies or other Commission responses to such initiatives or legislation. Undertake special projects, such as representing the Commission within IOSCO and FSB standing committees or task forces, explaining Commission and OIA programs to foreign delegations, responding to public inquiries regarding international initiatives, commenting on Commission rule proposals, providing support upon request to other agency offices and divisions by reviewing proposed actions, consulting on foreign developments and accompany other CFTC staff on due diligence missions with respect to programs that require on-site meetings with foreign regulatory personnel. Provide guidance and direction to OIA staff who may be assigned to assist in carrying out these responsibilities in the areas described above regarding: International Financial Regulatory Initiatives of U.S. Agencies Foreign Financial Regulatory Initiatives Additionally, as a Supervisor, you will need to: Review, revise and edit work product of staff under tight deadlines. Provide feedback on staff work product and develop programs to train staff. Work on matters pertaining to the management of OIA, including meeting reporting requirements to the Division of Administration and the Chairman's Office and understanding and communicating internal Commission policies relevant to OIA. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following: J.D.; 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) AND CT-15: At least 5 years of relevant legal experience after completion of law school. Examples of relevant legal experience include: • Demonstrated s

Salaire : $211,807 – $292,300/Per Year | Avantages : https://www.cftc.gov/careers/employeebenefits.htm

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