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.
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.
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.
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This position is with Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $162308 – $280156/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-29.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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