This position is open to current permanent SEC employees assigned to the Div. of Trading and Markets. The incumbent serves as the Assistant Director in the Office of Clearance and Settlement and is responsible for assisting the Associate Director in administering the Division's clearance and settlement risk program. Monitors the risk management practices of clearing agencies, develops and recommends regulatory and supervisory policies and objectives for the clearance and settlement risk program.

Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. In connection with these duties, the incumbent has responsibility for rendering financial risk management assessments of clearing agencies activities as the clearing agencies attempt to comply with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and rules thereunder dealing with clearance and settlement. Serves as an expert advisor on various programs and events involving clearance and settlement. - Assist the Associate Director with policy and supervisory determinations on matters relating to the Office's responsibilities, and presents to the Associate Director, the Deputy Director, the Director and the Commission recommendations relating to these policy and supervisory determinations. Reviews regulatory programs to determine that the Commission's regulatory and supervisory policies and objectives are being achieved. - Represents the Office in presentations and discussions with Commissioners and their counsel; in communications, negotiations, working groups, and committees involving other federal financial regulators and international regulatory agencies and organizations; and in presentations and discussions with market participants and the public. - Oversee the regulation of the national clearance and settlement system, including those entities registered with the Commission. Initiates and leads special projects concerning unusually complex and controversial clearing, settlement, market regulation, and public policy issues that have a major impact on the securities industry, the Commission, and the general public. Review and development of the legal and policy aspects of these matters, and also reviews and completes action on proposed rule changes and advance notices by registered clearing agencies and that involve clearance and settlement matters.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-17.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year Supervisory probationary period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• 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.
• This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14, SK-15 or SK-16 level. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-17: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14, SK-15 or SK-16 level: Experience in the supervision and monitoring of the risk management practices at clearing agencies and other types of financial institutions; and/or experience in the implementation monitoring and evaluation of financial models and assessing model governance.

Contacts

• Address Division of Trading and Markets 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]