Supervisory Attorney Advisor (Deputy Director)

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's (CFTC's or Commission's) Division of Market Oversight (Division) is responsible for the regulation of the commodity futures, associated options, and swaps marketplace. Commodity futures, associated options, and swaps markets are highly innovative and global in scope. The mission of the Division is to foster markets that are free from abusive trading activity and accurately reflect the forces of supply and demand for underlying commodities.

As Deputy Director for the Compliance Branch, DMO, you will serve as a key member of the agency's leadership team, directing one or more key programs and advising the agency on policymaking and collaborating across organizational lines on agency-wide issues. The Deputy Director will oversee a program that consists of comprehensive examinations of self-regulatory programs at regulated exchanges and the system safeguards operations of swap data repositories (SDRs) on an ongoing, routine basis to assess continuing compliance with applicable core principles under the Commodity Exchange Act (Act) and the Commission's regulations and policies. Additionally you will; Oversee routine, comprehensive examinations to assure that exchanges have adequate oversight programs and procedures as mandated by the Act and Commission regulations and policies, including, as applicable: the review of exchanges' market surveillance, trade practice surveillance, disciplinary and audit trail programs; system safeguards, and exchange programs for complying with governance and emergency action rules; and exchange rules, policies, and procedures involving exchange operations. Oversee routine, comprehensive examinations to assure that SDRs have adequate system safeguards programs and procedures as mandated by the Act and Commission regulations. Monitor new developments in derivatives trading and practices and conducting studies and analyses as necessary, as well as writes applicable guidance and regulations. In coordination with the DCM, SEF, and SDR Branch, review applications for DCM designation and SEF registration, with primary responsibility for ensuring applicants satisfy statutory core principle and regulatory requirements relating to trade practice surveillance, real-time market monitoring, audit trail and recordkeeping, disciplinary programs, system safeguards, governance, and conflicts of interest. Confer with officials of exchanges, clearing associations, SDRs, and brokerage firms and traders in promoting and securing compliance with the Act and CFTC regulations and promoting adequate emergency preparedness and business continuity plans. Conduct short- and longer-term studies of trading practices, rules and other matters relating to the futures, options and swaps markets, and developing regulations, guidance, acceptable practices and policy statements to implement the Act or to accommodate innovations in derivatives trading. Analyze proposed legislation related to oversight of regulated exchanges and exchanges' self-regulatory programs to identify the possible effects of such legislation upon the markets and the public. Serve on advisory and international working groups with representation of other U.S. and foreign agencies and industry officials regarding the functions of derivatives markets and the Commission's oversight program. Provide training, orientation, or technical assistance to other Federal law enforcement or regulatory bodies, such as agencies of foreign governments in the areas of exchange oversight and emergency preparedness and business continuity. Provide technical assistance to foreign government officials and foreign exchanges regarding derivatives markets and the development of oversight programs. Provide legal and management advice to the Director on matters within the responsibility of the Branch, including the development of regulations and decision documents. Advise the Director on legal and management aspects of Branch policies and programs and recommends changes in regulations and policies, as necessary. Represent the Division on intra and interagency task forces concerned with regulatory issues. Formulate and implement important projects, programs, objectives and studies. Perform complex analyses and develops critical reports as required. In particular, conducting management studies, as requested by the Director, of Branch functions. Independently conducts necessary research and interviews and making recommendations to the Director. Responsible for carrying out the Branch's activities, develops long-range as well as short-range plans, makes binding decisions in any area, and concentrates on the day-to-day administration of the functions of the Branch. Ensure that Division and Commission policies are applied consistently within the Branch, and coordinates actions taken by the section with other Commission divisions and offices. Establish and evaluate the goals, and the progress made toward achieving them, and institute policies and procedures directed toward improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the Branch. Determine resource needs and allocates personnel, funding, and material to achieve overall work objectives. Manage the human, financial and material resources of the Branch. Build coalitions with other CFTC Directors and maintains effective relationships with regulated industry participants, other agencies, members of Congress and other interested parties.

Your resume must include information that emphasizes progressive leadership responsibilities for positions held to include the scope and complexity, program accomplishments, and results of executive actions taken. Additionally the resume must include information that addresses how your qualifications relate to the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) and the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs). You must show that you possess the ECCs and MTQs related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the MTQs and ECCs. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position.