The Division of Enforcement, Market Abuse Unit (MAU) is seeking a General Attorney(Market Abuse Unit Attorney). As a Market Abuse Unit Attorney, you will investigate and prosecute matters involving large-scale abusive market practices by institutions, market professionals, and other individuals that harm or threaten the fair and efficient operation of securities markets.
Duties
In this role as a Market Abuse Unit Attorney, you will be responsible for: Conducting complex SEC investigations involving potential violations of the federal securities laws, including but not limited to market manipulation, insider trading, front-running, cherry picking, and hack-to-trade schemes as well as potential violations by critical market-related entities such as broker dealers, exchanges, and alternative trading systems. Managing multiple complex investigations simultaneously, setting priorities, and developing innovative strategies to collect and analyze evidence. Developing investigative plans and adjusting such plans as appropriate during the course of an investigation. Drafting subpoenas and other requests for evidence, questioning witnesses through interviews, proffers, testimony or depositions. Preparing high-quality work product demonstrating command of the investigative record and the federal securities laws, including using sound judgment to evaluate evidence and make well-supported recommendations. Collaborating effectively with other SEC Enforcement staff, other SEC Divisions and Offices, the Commission, other regulatory bodies, criminal prosecutors, as well as communicating with courts, opposing counsel, and private industry representatives. Helping to represent the Commission in federal court litigation and administrative proceedings, including by drafting complaints, correspondence, and motions and participating in discovery. Working with MAU Specialists and others with the agency to generate new investigative leads including through analysis of securities trading data and other resources.
Salary
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-13: Applicant must have at least two years post J.D. identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least one year: Analyzing legal and/or factual issues, or conducting significant investigations or litigation; AND Applying knowledge of federal securities laws. SK-14: Applicant must have at least three years post J.D. independently identifying legal issues, conducting legal research, providing legal analyses, providing legal solutions/recommendations, and preparing legal documents, such as contracts, dispositions, pleadings, and motions, which also includes at least two years: Applying Federal securities laws, rules and regulations; AND Conducting investigations, civil cases or administrative proceedings; AND Applying knowledge of the securities market. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Legal Analysis: Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case. Competency 2: Development and Use of Record: Strategically collects, analyzes, and organizes an evidentiary record. Competency 3: Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 4: Case Management: Manages cases efficiently using best practices.
Education
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. 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. For more information, click here. Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.
Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes: Required: Your responses to the Questionnaire. Required: Resume - Resumes should include relevant work experience, with specific employment dates, that demonstrates qualifications for the specialized experience and competencies as outlined above. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Resumes that exceed two pages will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration. For resume writing tips, visit USAJOBS and the SEC careers page. Required, if applicable: Veteran's documentation (DD-214, member 4 copy or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge.) Required: Unofficial Transcripts - Applicants must submit unofficial transcripts, as outlined under the "Education" section, with their application, demonstrating that they satisfy the specified degree and coursework requirements. If selected for the position, candidates will be required to provide an official transcript showing the degree conferred date, certificate of good standing proof of active bar membership in good standing (i.e. certificate of good standing).
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application. Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
