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Securities Compliance Examiner

Employer
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Location
Miami, Florida (US)
Salary
$90,370 - $180,269
Closing date
Sep 23, 2020

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Job Function
Compliance/Regulatory, Risk Management
Industry Sector
Government, Securities Exchange
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors

Job Details

The Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations ("OCIE") administers the SEC's nationwide examination and inspection program for registered investment advisers, investment companies, broker-dealers, transfer agents, clearing agencies, self-regulatory organizations, and other entities registered with the SEC.

The Securities Compliance Examiner position is within the National Examination Program in the Miami Regional Office located in Miami, FL and is open to all US citizens.

If selected, you will join a well-respected team of the National Examination Program in the Miami Regional Office that is responsible for the examination of registered investment companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, transfer agents, and municipal advisors.

Typical duties include:

  • Working as a member of a team of examiners with various levels of experience and professional backgrounds to conduct examinations of securities-related financial institutions registered with the SEC such as investment companies, investment advisers, broker-dealers, transfer agents, and municipal advisors.
  • Evaluating possible risks-to investors and the financial markets-of registered securities-related financial institutions' business models and practices based on review and analysis-through modern quantitative techniques when possible-of information reported by the institutions to the SEC and other internal and external data sources.
  • Executing risk-based examination plans, which frequently involves: (i) analyzing a financial institution's operations and procedures, sales practices, supervisory systems, books and records, and financial statements, (ii) reviewing investigatory complaints, (iii) investigating new financial products, (iv) examining specialized securities, (v) interviewing principals of registrants, and/or (vi) analyzing performance calculations to assess the level of compliance with federal securities laws and/or self-regulatory organization requirements.
  • Developing recommendations and reports, presenting and defending findings, and collaborating as required with legal staff.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:

SK-12: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/SK-11 level performing at least two of the following functions:

Participating in examinations, investigations, audits or internal compliance reviews of securities-related financial institutions such as investment advisers, investment companies, broker-dealers, clearing agencies, or transfer agents;

Assisting in the adoption, implementation, or testing of internal controls or internal risk management programs (such as enterprise or operational risk management) of financial organizations;

Analyzing financial, operational, or securities industry data;

Assisting with the review of procedures, practices, and records related to the issuance, distribution, and trading of securities;

Engaging in securities trading, portfolio management, or investment management or performing investment analysis or management of securities;

Interpreting and applying the provisions of the Investment Advisers Act and/or the Investment Company Act, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any related rules and regulations and/or other federal securities rules.

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SK-13: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS/SK-12 level performing at least three of the following functions:

Performing examinations, investigations, audits or internal compliance reviews of securities-related financial institutions such as investment advisers, investment companies, broker-dealers, clearing agencies, or transfer agents;

Developing and implementing tests of internal controls or internal risk management programs (such as enterprise or operational risk management);

Analyzing financial, operational, or securities industry data using a relational database management system (e.g. SQL, Oracle) or through advanced skills with spreadsheets such as Microsoft Excel;

Performing reviews of procedures, practices, and records related to the issuance, distribution, and trading of securities;

Engaging in securities trading, portfolio management, or investment management or performing investment analysis, and/or management of securities;

Interpreting and applying the provisions of the Investment Advisers Act and/or the Investment Company Act, Securities Act of 1933, Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and any related rules and regulations and/or other federal securities rules.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Company

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is looking for the best and brightest to join our team. Our mission includes advocating for investors who seek to secure a future for their family, providing guidance and regulations for the nation’s securities industry in an increasingly global market, and taking action with an eye toward promoting the capital formation necessary to sustain economic growth.A career with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) offers work that is exciting, challenging and rewarding. You can contribute to securities regulation and enforcement while making a positive difference for the American investing public.

Company info
Website
Telephone
202-551-4137
Location
100 F Street, NE
Washington
DC
20549
United States

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