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Risk and Compliance Attorney

Securities and Exchange Commission
RiskOn-siteFull-timeBoston, Massachusetts$173083 - $292300 Per Year

Securities and Exchange Commission is hiring for the job of Risk and Compliance Attorney, Boston, Massachusetts (On-site). This is a Risk job in the governance, risk, and compliance field, with a posted range of $173083 - $292300 Per Year. Review the full details below and apply directly with Securities and Exchange Commission.

Organization: Securities and Exchange CommissionLocation: Boston, MassachusettsWorkplace: On-siteFocus: RiskSalary: $173083 - $292300 Per YearPosted: Aug 29, 2026
Securities and Exchange Commission is hiring for this Risk job in Boston, one of the metros GRC Careers tracks for governance, risk, and compliance hiring. See other GRC jobs in Boston →

The Division of Enforcement's Office of the Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (OCRCO) is seeking a General Attorney (Risk and Compliance Attorney). As a Risk and Compliance Attorney, you will be overseeing the Division's risk and compliance program. This includes the Division's "961 Program" (pursuant to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act) and the Division's Management Assurance Program (pursuant to the Federal Managers Financial Integrity Act of 1982).

Qualifications: Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. 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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. BASIC REQUIREMENT: All applicants must possess the following J.D. or LL.B. degree --AND-- Active membership of the bar in good standing in any state, territory of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the commonwealth of Puerto Rico. (Note: proof of bar membership will be required before entry on duty. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement. SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level. Specialized experience includes: providing advice and guidance on matters related to Federal securities laws, regulations, and policies. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Competency 1: Legal Analysis - Utilizes expert legal knowledge to apply relevant law to the facts of each case. Competency 2: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 3: Technical Communication - Translates technical information into non-technical terms and accurately conveys technical information to end users (e.g., staff, management) and outside parties. Competency 4: Program Management - Ability to develop and execute programs to deliver results that efficiently and effectively meet agency's mission, strategic plan and goals, with little or no guidance.

Location and market context

This job is based in Boston on-site. Local candidates benefit from being close to Securities and Exchange Commission's teams and regional hiring market. Confirm the exact in-office expectation and any relocation support with the employer.

About risk management jobs

Risk jobs own the methodology for identifying, assessing, and escalating enterprise, operational, and technology risk. Second-line teams set risk appetite and challenge the first line. Jobs like this one are typically evaluated against frameworks such as enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices.

How to position yourself for this risk management job

Strong candidates emphasize risk assessment methodology, appetite and escalation, cross-functional partnership, and clear reporting to senior leadership and the board. In your resume and outreach, tie your experience to how Securities and Exchange Commission would apply enterprise and operational risk frameworks, NIST AI RMF, and risk-appetite and escalation practices, and lead with concrete outcomes rather than duties.

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