Attorney in Boston, MA

Public Interest

Boston, MA

Attorney in Boston, MA

Non-practicing Attorney

No

Job Title:
Senior Director, Cyber and Analytics Unit

Job Responsibilities:
The Senior Director within the organization's Cyber and Analytics Unit (CAU) is tasked with leading the Cyber-Enabled Fraud (CEF) team. This team is responsible for the oversight of planning and execution of cyber-enabled fraud investigations involving member firms. Additionally, the Senior Director oversees the Analytics Threat Targeting team, which conducts threat identification analysis and proactive targeting through data analytics to support the department in planning and executing complex investigations and examinations. Key responsibilities include:
- Leading a team of highly skilled Cyber Security Investigators, providing guidance, feedback, and fostering a team-oriented culture.
- Identifying and developing regulatory strategies around new and emerging risks and threats, and supervising the execution of examinations, consultations and regulatory work related to those risks.
- Leading and 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 firms and monitoring trends in breaches/incidents impacting member firms.
- Providing subject-matter expertise to external parties, including firm membership, on high-level regulatory issues, which may involve panel discussions at conferences, regional roundtables, and issuing information notices to firms.
- Ensuring timely delivery of training, support, and intelligence to the organization's Risk Monitoring, Examination, and other departments as needed.
- Collaborating with the Member Application Program team to analyze new firms related to their technology and cyber risks and controls, providing general consultative advice on cyber security concerns.
- Regularly collaborating with other regulators or law enforcement agencies such as the 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:
- A Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. 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 considered a plus.
- Significant securities, compliance, or financial regulatory experience is necessary.
- Highly advanced knowledge in analyzing, investigating, and thinking strategically about complex cyber and analytics-related issues is required.

Knowledge Requirements:
- A minimum 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.
- Encourages open dialogue and fosters healthy discussions when faced with conflict.
- Highly advanced and effective written and verbal communication skills, including outstanding interpersonal and presentation skills.
- Fosters a culture of accountability at all levels.
- Demands clarity and closure.
- Facilitates team commitment to CAU’s goals and objectives.

Working Conditions:
- Hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements.
- Extended hours and travel as needed.

Salary Information:
Salary ranges vary based on location and other factors including the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons. The salary ranges are as follows:
- CA: Minimum Salary $177,100, Maximum Salary $361,700
- CO/HI/MN/VT: Minimum Salary $154,100, Maximum Salary $301,400
- IL: Minimum Salary $169,400, Maximum Salary $331,900
- Jersey City, NJ/NYC, NY: Minimum Salary $185,000, Maximum Salary $361,700
- MA/WA: Minimum Salary $154,100, Maximum Salary $346,700
- MD/Washington, DC: Minimum Salary $177,100, Maximum Salary $346,700
- NJ State: Minimum Salary $169,400, Maximum $361,700
- NY State: Minimum Salary $154,100, Maximum Salary $361,700

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

Additional Information:
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Non-exempt employees are also eligible for overtime pay in accordance with federal, state, or local law. The organization provides comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, along with additional insurance options and wellness programs.

Time Off and Paid Leave:
The organization encourages its employees to focus on their health and wellness through a generous time-off program, including paid time off, personal days, and sick days. Other paid leave includes military leave, jury duty leave, bereavement leave, voting and election official leave, care of a family member leave, and childbirth and parental leave. Full-time employees receive nine paid holidays.

Important Information:
The organization's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures uniquely related to their role as a securities regulator. Employees must disclose brokerage accounts and comply with investment restrictions. New employees must comply with these investment restrictions by the date they begin employment.

The organization strives to make its career site accessible to all users and provides accommodations for completing the application process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Search Firm Representatives:
The organization is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. A valid written agreement and task order must be in place before any resumes are submitted.

The organization abides by federal regulations prohibiting discrimination against qualified individuals based on disability and protected veteran status and requires affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals.