This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/766236600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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.
Learn more about this agency12/15/2023 to 01/05/2024
$170,482 - $272,100 per year
SK 17
1 vacancy in the following locations:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
17
Yes
No
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766236600
Well-qualified surplus/displaced Federal employees (i.e. CTAP) in the local area and current SEC TM employees in permanent competitive service positions (i.e. status candidates).
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.
Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, please visit http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/disability-employment/
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) is available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be well-qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified when receiving an adjudicated score of 80 or higher.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/766236600. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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