Assistant Director

About this role

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:SK-17: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level: Interpreting and explaining the provisions of the securities laws, rules, and regulations related to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as they apply to securities exchanges, alternative trading systems, security futures exchanges, security-based swap execution facilities, national securities associations, or market participants; and Providing advice and guidance in the evaluation of legal, regulatory, and policy matters, including the application of legal principles and precedents, relating to the regulation of financial markets or market participants by analyzing the factual and legal issues involved, and Developing and justifying recommendations or conclusions by authoring legal documents and briefing senior personnel.