The Division of Enforcement investigates possible violations of securities laws, recommends Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiates settlements. The Division of Enforcement's Cross-Border Task Force is hiring an SK-0905-16 Attorney-Adviser. This announcement is open to current SEC employees in the Division of Enforcement only.
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-16: Applicant must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Applying knowledge of the Federal securities laws, securities market, and Commission rules and regulations; AND Conducting investigations and/or civil cases or administrative proceedings; AND Applying knowledge of the securities market.
If selected, you will serve as an Attorney-Adviser in the Cross Border Task Force within the Division of Enforcement. Primary duties include: Providing the Assistant Director of the Task Force with high level assistance on priority matters. Providing analytical support for key decision-making, and preparing written materials to advance Task Force priorities. Assisting in the formulation and review of analysis used in identifying and triaging misconduct by foreign-based issuers and affiliated gatekeepers. Assisting in the development of new strategies to combat cross-border fraud harming U.S. investors and capital markets. Overseeing and directing day-to-day investigative activities on a portfolio of cross-border investigations being conducted by the Task Force. Coordinating cross-border investigations under the purview of the Task Force to ensure consistency in approach to the investigation, litigation and resolution of cross-border matters. Coordinating with the Division's Office of Market Intelligence to ensure timely review and dispensation of new cross-border tips, complaints and referrals. Developing and providing training and information to assist staff outside the Task Force in the effective implementation of cross-border investigative strategies. Coordinating the Task-Force's interfacing with internal and external stakeholders, including the Commission's Office of International Affairs and the Department of Justice.