The Division of Market Oversight (DMO) supports the CFTC's mission to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation. The Division regulates derivative contract markets in the trading of futures, options and swaps and swap execution facilities in the trading of swaps. 

Duties

This position serves as an Associate Director in the Compliance Branch in the Division of Market Oversight (DMO). The Branch is responsible for providing oversight of self-regulatory programs at all designated contact markets (DCMs) and swap execution facilities (SEFs) to validate and promote market integrity, customer protection, and compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and Commission regulations.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Favorable Background/Security Investigation
• Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered for Selective Service
• May be subject to a two-year trial period.
• A Financial Disclosure may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify at each grade level, you must have the following:. CT-15: You must have a J.D. Degree and/or LLM equivalent, bar membership and five years of relevant of legal practice experience, acquired after being admitted to the bar, commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a legal position. Relevant experience is defined as an attorney, law clerk, or other legal experience which was obtained subsequent to graduation from law school. Qualifying experience may include: Experience in managing and/or leading a team of attorneys and other legal professionals. Experience in developing or interpreting regulations, no-action letters, and policy statements related to the Commodity Exchange Act. Knowledge of derivatives markets, including futures, options, and swap markets. Knowledge of commodities or related law and regulations, financial markets, corporate law, and general administrative law.

Education

Successful completion of a full course of study (J.D.) or LLM in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA).

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that 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

Contacts

• Address Commodity Futures Trading Commission CFTC Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street, NW Washington, District of Columbia 20581 United States
• Name: Tiffany Williford
• Phone: 202-418-5804
• Email: [email protected]