Division:                        The Division of Investment Management (IM)

Position Number:        15-EX-1464612-CMH

Location:                         Washington, D.C

Compensation:            $118,797.00 to $195,361.00 / Per Year

Grade:                              SK-0905-14

Overview:

The mission of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation.

The Division of Investment Management (Division) regulates investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers. Types of investment companies include mutual funds, closed-end funds, unit investment trusts and exchange-traded funds. The Division of Investment Management works to: Protect investors; Promote informed investment decisions; Facilitate appropriate innovation in investment products and services through regulating the asset management industry. The Division of Investment Management’s Rulemaking Office, Investment Adviser Regulation Office is seeking to fill one or more Attorney-Adviser positions in the Washington, DC office. One of these position may focus on advisers to private funds.

Typical duties include:                                                                       

  • Prepare recommendations for rulemaking under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 to help protect investors, promote informed investment decisions, and facilitate appropriate innovation in investment products and services.
  • Research, analyze and develop rule text to implement regulatory initiatives.
  • Draft substantive legal documents including draft releases explaining proposed and final rulemaking initiatives, federal register notices and memoranda.
  • Consult and coordinate with staff across the Division and Commission and public and industry representatives regarding regulatory policy.

To Apply:

For important information about this position, including details on duties, qualifications, and how to apply, please visit http://go.usa.gov/3AkwP. You must apply for this position by Tuesday, August 11, 2015 through www.USAJobs.gov.