Assistant Director

The Division of Trading and Markets is seeking a Supervisory Attorney Adviser (Assistant Director) in the Office of Clearance and Settlement's Office of Derivatives Clearing ("Office"). As an Assistant Director, you will be responsible for assisting the Associate Director on the Division's program for the national clearance and settlement system.

In this role as an Assistant Director, you will be responsible for: Reviewing and analyzing notices for public comment and, as applicable, drafts orders related to SRO proposed rule change filings by clearing agencies that serve as central counterparties for options, security-based swaps, and other derivatives markets. Assisting with developing, planning, and implementing the Commission's policies designed to promote, and manages the Office's role in the coordination of, the Commission's clearance and settlement program for options, security-based swaps, and other derivatives markets, which includes other offices within the Division, the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis, the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations, and the Office of International Affairs. Rendering legal advice and interpretations concerning the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and rules thereunder dealing with clearance and settlement. Serves as an expert advisor on various programs and events involving the clearance and settlement of options, security-based swaps, and other derivatives. Assisting the Associate Director with policy and supervisory determinations on matters relating to the Office's responsibilities, and presenting to the Associate Director, the Deputy Director, the Director and the Commission recommendations relating to these policy and supervisory determinations. Representing the Office in presentations and discussions with Commissioners and their counsel; in communications, negotiations, working groups, and committees involving other federal financial regulators and international regulatory agencies and organizations; and in presentations and discussions with market participants and the public.