U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing securities laws and regulating the nation’s securities industry, including stock and options exchanges and electronic markets. Its core mission is to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation, operating through five divisions—Corporation Finance, Trading and Markets, Investment Management, Enforcement, and Risk and Economic Analysis. The SEC offers career opportunities for professionals eager to tackle complex regulatory challenges and support its investor‑advocacy role, with positions available at its Washington, D.C. headquarters and 11 regional offices across the United States.