The Office of International Affairs (OIA) promotes the SEC's mission by advancing international regulatory and enforcement cooperation, promoting the adoption of high regulatory standards worldwide, and formulating technical assistance programs to strengthen the regulatory infrastructure in global financial markets.

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. Typical duties include: - Communicates, coordinates, and works closely and collegially with a broad spectrum of SEC staff, other domestic agencies, and foreign authorities. - Assists and advises SEC staff on engaging foreign authorities in furtherance of SEC enforcement investigations and actions, such as where evidence, witnesses and proceeds of fraud are located offshore. - Assists and advises foreign securities regulators and other foreign authorities with similar functions when their matters cross into the United States. - Drafts, reviews, and edits requests to foreign regulators and other authorities for assistance under international arrangements, requests for information from persons and entities in the United States on behalf of foreign authorities, and responses to foreign authorities in relation to their requests for the SEC's assistance. - Processing and analyzing tips, complaints, and referrals from and to foreign authorities. - Advises the Commission and Division of Enforcement staff on international investigation and litigation issues, such as gathering evidence from abroad, taking foreign witness statements, identifying the location of foreign proceeds of fraud, and service on foreign defendants and respondents.

Requirements

• CITIZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen.
• You must possess a J.D. or LL.B Degree and You must be an active member of the bar in good standing.
• This position is open to current, permanent SEC employees in excepted service positions.
• 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 SK14
• TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period.
• DRUG 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.
• This position is 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. 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. 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-14: Applicant must have at least three (3) years post J.D. experience as a practicing attorney, two (2) years of which includes: Providing analysis and legal advice on the application of U.S. federal securities laws, regulations, and policies; OR Conducting examinations or investigations relating to violations of US securities laws with cross-border implications; OR Drafting, negotiating, or interpreting multilateral or bilateral arrangements for cooperation and information sharing among law enforcement and regulatory agencies or utilizing established arrangements to obtain information for use in civil litigation or administrative proceedings.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show 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 Office of International Affairs 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]