SENIOR OFFICER-ASSOCIATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

SENIOR OFFICER-ASSOCIATE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

The Senior Officer-Associate Regional Director position is in the Chicago Regional Office-Division of Examinations, located in Chicago, IL. This position is open to current SEC employees only.
$200,988 - $305,096/year
The Senior Officer-Associate Regional Director position is in the Chicago Regional Office-Division of Examinations, located in Chicago, IL. This position is open to current SEC employees only.
Salary

$200,988 - $305,096/year
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. SO-01: Applicant must have at least four years of post J.D. work experience identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least three years of specialized experience: Interpreting and applying the provisions of the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940; Providing guidance and evaluation on policy issues related to the federal securities laws; investigating possible violations of federal securities laws and regulations; Examining or investigating broker dealers, municipal securities dealers, municipal advisers, transfer agents, exchanges, investment advisers or investment companies; and Managing a team or group that conducts examinations, audits, or investigations of financial or securities firms. 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. The Division of Examinations conducts the SEC's National Exam Program. The Division's mission is to protect investors, ensure market integrity and support responsible capital formation through risk-focused strategies that: (1) improve compliance; (2) prevent fraud; (3) monitor risk; and (4) inform policy. The results of the Division's examinations are used by the SEC to inform rule-making initiatives, identify and monitor risks, improve industry practices and pursue misconduct. The Associate Regional Director, under the general direction of the Regional Director, plans and establishes staffing needs, work streams and policy for the Broker Dealer Examination Program of the Division of Examinations in the Chicago Regional Office (CHRO) and directs, coordinates, controls, and evaluates the performance in this area. The BDX examination program is responsible for conducting exams of broker-dealers, national securities exchanges, transfer agents, municipal advisors, securities-based swaps dealers, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, and the Securities Investor Protection Corporation. Typical duties include: Collaborating with headquarters, other regional offices and appropriate divisions in determining national and regional examination priorities. In conjunction with headquarters staff, planning and evaluating the overall program of the Region with respect to compliance/examinations matters. Ensuring that the overall compliance and examination activities are carried out consistent with overall Commission and Division guidelines and priorities. Performing the full range of supervisory duties, including evaluating employee performance; making recommendations for appointment and promotion; hearing and resolving complaints; identifying development and training needs of employees; and other related supervisory tasks. Communicating with FINRA and other self-regulatory organizations in order to monitor the operational and financial condition of securities industry registrants within the region. Contacting and collaborating with high-ranking officials from other federal agencies and departments of government, congressional staff officials, state officials, and/or executives of comparable private sector organizations. Participating in and/or planning public speaking events to educate the industry and general public about examination and Commission priorities. Promoting the spirit and practice of diversity, and further the goals of equal employment opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to ensure the accomplishment of affirmative action objectives, and adherence to nondiscriminatory employment practices. 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: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Official Transcripts will be required at the time of appointment to verify educational eligibility. Required Documents You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire. Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are an external candidate selected for this position, OHR will review your complete work history to establish your starting salary. If you are a current SEC employee selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory and 10% for supervisory positions) if your selection results in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. Note: Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this announcement and must NOT contain pictures. Required, if applicable: Veteran's documentation (DD-214, member 4 copy or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge.) How to Apply To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

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