Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Public Interest

Los Angeles, CA

Attorney in Los Angeles, CA

Non-practicing Attorney

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Job Title: Senior Director, Cyber and Analytics Unit

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Director within the Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU) is responsible for leading the Cyber-Enabled Fraud (CEF) team. This team oversees the planning and execution of cyber-enabled fraud investigations involving member organizations and the Analytics Threat Targeting team, which focuses on threat identification and proactive targeting using data analytics. Key responsibilities include:

- Leading a team of Cyber Security Investigators, providing guidance and feedback, developing skills and knowledge, and fostering a team-oriented culture.
- Identifying and developing regulatory strategies around emerging risks and threats, supervising execution of examinations, consultations, and regulatory work related to those risks.
- Consulting on cyber security and technology-related thematic reviews and/or Cause investigations.
- Leading the cyber security or technology risk assessment process, including identifying high-risk organizations and monitoring trends in breaches/incidents.
- Providing subject-matter expertise to external parties on high-level regulatory issues, which may include panel discussions at conferences, roundtables, and issuing information notices.
- Ensuring timely delivery of training, support, and intelligence to various departments as needed.
- Collaborating with the Member Application Program (MAP) team to analyze new organizations in relation to their technology and cyber risks and controls, and providing general consultative advice on cyber security concerns.
- Regularly collaborating with other regulators or law enforcement agencies such as SEC, FRB, States, CFTC, NFA, FBI, DHS, and other stakeholders.
- Reviewing and approving exam-related reports and letters.
- Representing the organization at relevant industry events.

Education and Experience Information:
The position requires a Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred majors include Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics, Data Analytics, or related fields. An advanced degree, relevant certification, or law degree is a plus. The candidate must have significant securities, compliance, or financial regulatory experience, and highly advanced knowledge in analyzing and investigating complex cyber and analytics-related issues.

Knowledge Requirements:
- Substantive knowledge of risks, rules, and regulations pertaining to cybersecurity, technology, and fraud-related risks and threats.
- Substantive knowledge of regulatory compliance issues.
- Knowledge of data analytics methods, procedures, and tools.

Skills Requirements:
- Expert ability to build trust and align high-performing teams around common objectives.
- Investigative experience.
- Ability to encourage open dialogue and foster healthy discussions in conflict situations.
- Highly advanced and effective written and verbal communication skills, including interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Ability to foster a culture of accountability at all levels.
- Ability to demand clarity and closure.
- Ability to facilitate team commitment to CAU’s goals and objectives.

Salary Information:
The salary range for the position varies based on location and other factors such as skill set, experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons. The ranges are as follows:

- CA: $177,100 - $361,700
- CO/HI/MN/VT: $154,100 - $301,400
- IL: $169,400 - $331,900
- Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: $185,000 - $361,700
- MA/WA: $154,100 - $346,700
- MD/Washington, DC: $177,100 - $346,700
- NJ State: $169,400 - $361,700
- NY State: $154,100 - $361,700

Candidates can expect salary offers ranging from the minimum to the mid-point of the salary range. The organization provides full pay ranges to allow candidates to consider their growth potential.

Working Conditions:
The position operates in a hybrid work environment with defined in-person presence requirements. Extended hours and travel may be necessary.

Additional Information:
The organization offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and various other employee wellness programs. Employees also receive a generous time-off program, including paid time off, personal days, sick days, and holidays. The organization adheres to a Code of Conduct that imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures. Employees must comply with these requirements as part of their role.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and abides by regulations prohibiting discrimination against individuals on the basis of disability or veteran status, and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.