Branch Chief

In this role as a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser you will:

• Supervise the review of registered fund and insurance product filings including registration statements annual updates proxies and other submissions by analyzing compliance with the Investment Company Act Securities Act and Exchange Act and issuing clear written and oral comments to filers.
• Lead and manage unit staff overseeing performance training recruitment workload distribution and professional development while ensuring personnel are informed of Commission policies and office priorities.
• Provide expert disclosure guidance across IM and the Commission assisting offices and Divisions in resolving disclosure-related issues under the Investment Company Act and related federal securities laws.
• Monitor emerging industry trends and developments affecting registered funds and recommend or participate in projects that respond to evolving market practices and regulatory needs.
• Represent the office at meetings with senior SEC officials external stakeholders and industry representativescommunicating positions resolving issues and contributing to broader policy discussions.
• Improve and optimize the filing review process identifying opportunities to streamline workflows enhance consistency and strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of review practices.
• Prepare well-supported responses to correspondence filings and inquiries providing accurate timely written analysis to support IMs disclosure review responsibilities.

• CITIZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
• SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• TRIAL PERIOD: Consistent with 5 U.S.C. 7511 you will be required to serve a two-year trial period if the position to which you have applied is not the same or similar to your current position of record.
• SUPERVISORY TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two year supervisory/managerial trial period.
• You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree and you must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.

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.