BRANCH CHIEF

The Division of Investment Management's Rulemaking Office is seeking a Private Funds Branch Chief in the Investment Adviser Regulation Office. As a Branch Chief, you will lead policy development for private fund advisers, oversee complex rulemakings, provide interpretive guidance, supervise attorneys, and advise Commission staff and leadership on key regulatory initiatives.

Qualifications:

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. 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-15: Applicant must have three years of post J.D. work experience independently identifying legal issues, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents such as contracts memoranda, and disclosure documents, which also includes two years:

1. Providing legal guidance on issues arising under the federal securities laws, including interpreting statutes, rules, and regulations;
2. Conducting legal research and developing interpretations of statutory and regulatory provisions; and
3. Applying the requirements of the Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, Securities Act, and Exchange Act.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

• Developing and Managing Others - Ability to recruit, develop and manage the workforce to meet organizational goals, with little or no guidance.
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance - Conducts analysis and prepares documents relating to compliance with Federal securities laws.
• Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational goals and objectives.
• Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps.

Responsibilities:

In this role as a Private Funds Branch Chief, you will be responsible for:

• Analyze and interpret federal securities laws and Commission rules governing investment advisers and investment companies, including private fund advisers and private funds, to assess the need for new rules or amendments; develop policy recommendations; draft proposing and adopting releases; formulate interpretive positions; and contribute to strategic approaches for advancing the Commission's regulatory objectives.
• Lead and manage rulemaking initiatives, including with respect to private fund advisers and private funds, from concept development through Commission consideration and approval, ensuring compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act and integrating legal, economic, and policy analyses throughout the process.
• Draft work products and provide rigorous review and editorial guidance on rulemakings, staff guidance, and other written materials prepared by team members.
• Advise the Commission and staff across the agency, including in Enforcement, Examinations, and Disclosure Review, on issues involving the regulation of investment advisers and private fund advisers, and on the disclosure of information by investment advisers and private fund advisers.
• Perform supervisory duties, including setting performance expectations, providing feedback, managing training, awards, and recruitment; and communicate policies, procedures, and goals to staff.
• Communicate with the Division Director, Associate Directors, and internal and external stakeholders on the status, progress, and key developments related to rulemaking matters.

Salary : $162,308