Attorney in Dallas, TX

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Dallas, TX

Attorney in Dallas, TX

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Job Title: Senior Director, Cyber and Analytics Unit

Job Responsibilities:

The Senior Director within the organization's Cyber and Analytics Unit is responsible for leading the Cyber-Enabled Fraud (CEF) team. This team oversees the planning and execution of cyber-enabled fraud investigations involving member firms. Additionally, the Senior Director leads the Analytics Threat Targeting team, which conducts threat identification analysis and proactive targeting using data analytics to support the department in complex and special investigations and examinations.

Key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing core functions of a Specialist team, including conducting investigations, examinations, advising on examinations, and providing staff training.
- Informing industry and external stakeholders, monitoring areas of specialization, assisting key internal stakeholders, and participating in special projects.
- Providing consulting support to the organization's Risk Monitoring and Examination teams during all phases of cyber-enabled fraud investigations.
- Developing and executing a strategy to accomplish department objectives, defining individual staff roles, providing direction and guidance, developing staff skillsets, and identifying professional development opportunities.
- Leading a team of highly skilled Cyber Security Investigators, providing guidance and feedback, developing staff’s skills and depth of knowledge, 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, 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. This may include panel discussions at conferences, regional roundtables, and issuing information notices.
- Ensuring timely training, support, and intelligence is delivered to the organization's Risk Monitoring, Examination, and other departments as needed.
- Collaborating with the Member Application Program (MAP) team to analyze new firms related 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 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:

Candidates must possess 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 considered a plus. Candidates must have significant securities, compliance, or financial regulatory experience, along with highly advanced knowledge in analyzing, investigating, and thinking strategically about 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 when faced with conflict.
- Highly advanced and effective written and verbal communication skills, including outstanding 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 the department’s goals and objectives.

Working Conditions:

The position operates in a hybrid work environment, with defined in-person presence requirements. Extended hours and travel may be needed.

Salary Information:

For work performed in various states, the salary range varies based on location. Additionally, actual compensation is based on various factors, including the candidate’s skill set, level of experience, education, and internal peer compensation comparisons.

- 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, allowing consideration for growth potential within the organization.

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 various other benefits such as a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs. The organization encourages a focus on health and wellness through a generous time-off program, including paid time off, personal days, sick days, and volunteer service days.

The organization's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees’ investments and requires financial disclosures related to its role as a securities regulator. Employees must disclose all brokerage accounts and comply with investment restrictions. Employees are also required to execute the organization's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement and comply with the company's policy on nepotism.

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of various protected classifications. It also abides by federal regulations requiring affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

The organization is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected classifications.