SENIOR COUNSEL (LEGAL REVIEW)
Securities and Exchange Commission
Posted: March 27, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$186,206 - $257,500
per year
Type
Full-Time
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Base salary range: $104,604 - $135,987
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-13. Senior expert or supervisor.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves reviewing and analyzing complex issues in the supervision of banks and financial institutions, providing expert advice on enforcement actions, and coordinating with legal teams and regulators to handle high-risk cases.
It suits experienced professionals with deep knowledge of banking regulations who enjoy mentoring staff and interacting with senior officials.
Ideal candidates are detail-oriented leaders who can handle evolving risks in the financial sector.
This position is located in The Division of Risk Management,Supervision and Examinations,Risk Management Examination Branch, Risk Management and Applications Section I & II and is responsible for providing support in the areas of performing a variety of review assignments, monitoring and analysis functions related to the supervision of financial institutions.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.
To qualify, applicants must have completed at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the 14 grade level or above in the Federal service.
Specialized experience is defined as experience providing advice, counsel and guidance to staff in regard to special situations, complex examinations, enforcement matters, and regulatory applications of insured financial institutions Applicants must have met the qualification requirements (including selective placement factors – if any) for this position within 30 calendar days of the closing date of this announcement.
For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
NOTE: Please indicate how you meet the specialized experience under each applicable position.
Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications.
Must be a commissioned examiner. Major Duties:
Serves subject matter expert on financial institution supervision matters and evolving risk issues.
Works closely with the management team on the Division's policies relating to financial institution supervision and/or application matters.
Serves as primary reviewer for high-risk and/or highly complex enforcement actions.
Coordinates with Legal Division on regulatory enforcement and processes actions against troubled or failing financial institutions or individuals.
Coordinates, reviews, and/or evaluates the work of review staff or other personnel on projects and assignments relating to specialized areas of financial institution supervision.
Participates in the training of other personnel, in both formal and informal settings.
Interacts regularly with senior FDIC management officials (advising on significant supervision and application matters), and as circumstances dictate, interacts with senior-level personnel of Federal and State regulatory agencies, insured depository institution officials, and the general public.
Prepares and/or presents written cases, a variety of management reports, and other informational material on the most complex supervisory matters to senior Division management, other divisions and offices, and/or the FDIC Board of Directors or appropriate committees thereof.
Formulates or modifies rules and regulations, statements of policy, and other guidance implementing banking legislation or supervisory policy, manuals, directives, memoranda, and other internal and external communications transmitting Division operating policies and procedures.
Leads heightened monitoring of problem financial institutions and, in conjunction with other divisions or agencies.
Drafts analytical information and recommendations for senior leadership on the most sensitive actions impacting failing financial institutions for consideration.
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