Branch Chief

Summary

The Division of Investment Management is seeking a Branch Chief (Supervisory Attorney-Adviser). As a Supervisory Attorney Adviser, you will lead the review of registered fund and insurance product filings, provide expert legal and disclosure analysis, manage complex review projects, supervise and mentor staff, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear, accurate, and compliant disclosures across the asset management industry.

Duties

• In this role as a Supervisory Attorney-Adviser, you will: Supervise the review of registered fund and insurance product filings, including registration statements, annual updates, proxies, and other submissions, by analyzing compliance with the Investment Company Act, Securities Act, and Exchange Act, and issuing clear written and oral comments to filers. Lead and manage unit staff, overseeing performance, training, recruitment, workload distribution, and professional development while ensuring personnel are informed of Commission policies and office priorities. Provide expert disclosure guidance across IM and the Commission, assisting offices and Divisions in resolving disclosure-related issues under the Investment Company Act and related federal securities laws. Monitor emerging industry trends and developments affecting registered funds and recommend or participate in projects that respond to evolving market practices and regulatory needs. Represent the office at meetings with senior SEC officials, external stakeholders, and industry representatives,communicating positions, resolving issues, and contributing to broader policy discussions. Improve and optimize the filing review process, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, enhance consistency, and strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of review practices. Prepare well-supported responses to correspondence, filings, and inquiries, providing accurate, timely written analysis to support IM's disclosure review responsibilities.

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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 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 at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: 1. Providing legal advice through interpreting and applying the provisions of federal securities laws, such as the Investment Company Act, the Investment Advisers Act, the Securities Act, and/or the 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: Competency 1: Disclosure Examination - Reviews and analyzes disclosure documents in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, accounting principles, standards, and Agency, Division, and Office positions and interpretations to determine compliance with agency and industry regulations. Competency 2: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives. Competency 3: Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Competency 4: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.

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.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents. 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/.