Assistant Director

About the role

The Division of Investment Management is seeking a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser (Assistant Director). As a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser, you will serve as a second-level supervisor overseeing managers and staff responsible for reviewing investment company disclosures. The role provides expert legal guidance on complex securities issues, supports disclosure and policy initiatives, and contributes to the Commission's efforts to promote clear, accurate, and investor-focused disclosure. 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 one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: Interpreting and applying the provisions regarding the Investment Company Act and Investment Advisers Act, as well as the Securities Act and Exchange Act; AND Independently preparing and/or reviewing SEC filings of investment companies; AND Conducting second level reviews of filings; AND Recommending resolution to a variety of disclosure reporting issues. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Disclosure Examination - Reviews and analyzes disclosure documents in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, accounting principles, standards, and Agency, Division, and Office positions and interpretations to determine compliance with agency and industry regulations. Disclosure Guidance and Advice - Applies legal and accounting expertise, and knowledge of industry issues and current topics, to provide guidance and recommendations to others. Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Developing and Managing Others - Ability to recruit, develop and manage the workforce to meet organizational goals, with little or no guidance.

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