Summary The Office of International Affairs (OIA) advises the Commission regarding international regulatory issues and initiatives; represents the Commission in international fora; coordinates Commission policy as it relates to policies and initiatives of major foreign jurisdictions, the G20, IOSCO, and the Financial Stability Board; negotiates supervisory cooperative arrangements; and provides technical assistance to foreign legislative bodies and market authorities. Responsibilities The Office of International Affairs provides strategic leadership, research, and analysis relating to global derivatives markets, market structure, financial stability, cross-border regulatory developments, and emerging market risks that may have broader financial stability, economic, and national security implications for the United States. OIA supports Commission engagement with domestic and international policy forums, financial stability initiatives, and international standard-setting bodies relating to derivatives markets, systemic risk, emerging financial technologies, and increasingly interconnected global market structures. As the Deputy Director, Global Markets and Foreign Affairs (GMFA), you will serve as a member of the OIA's executive team with responsibility to assist the Director in defining, planning, and formulating the mission and goals and ensuring programmatic and resource commitment. If selected for this position, you will: Oversee research, and analytical work relating to global derivatives and financial markets across securities, equities, fixed income, foreign exchange, commodities, and digital asset markets. Monitor and assesse developments across global derivatives and financial markets, including both centralized finance (CeFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) environments. Evaluate risks involving: Market structure and market microstructure Liquidity and volatility dynamics Leverage and interconnectedness Cross-asset correlations and contagion risks Gaps, vulnerabilities, and transmission channels that may emerge between traditional financial markets and decentralized finance (DeFi) market structures Clearing and settlement infrastructure Automated and AI-driven trading systems Digital assets, tokenization, and decentralized finance (DeFi) Supports development of Commission policy positions and international standards recommendations relating to: Global derivatives regulation Market structure Financial stability Emerging technologies Digital assets and tokenized markets Cross-border market developments Evolving market infrastructure Provide analytical and strategic support for Commission engagement in international standard-setting initiatives and cross-border regulatory coordination involving: IOSCO, CPMI-IOSCO, Financial Stability Board (FSB), Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), and other domestic and international policy forums. Analyze vulnerabilities that could affect U.S. markets, financial stability, economic conditions, supply chains, or broader national security interests. Develop forward-looking analytical frameworks to identify emerging systemic risks and structural market vulnerabilities. Assess the resilience, integrity, and transparency of market structures during periods of market stress, disruption, or elevated volatility. Evaluate international regulatory, supervisory, and market structure developments that may affect U.S. markets, market participants, financial stability, or broader U.S. economic and national security interests. Support policy initiatives designed to strengthen resilient, trusted, transparent, and well-functioning global market structures. Make decisions on major policy and work issues presented by subordinates. Coordinate with other appropriate supervisors within the Division on work-related changes affecting their Branches. Advise the Director on problems involving the relationship of the work of the Branch to the work of the Division. Direct and manage a multidisciplinary team of PhD-level researchers, senior economists, market specialists, data scientists, and legal experts responsible for producing forward-looking research, analytical assessments, policy recommendations, international standards recommendations, and strategic market analysis relating to global derivatives and financial markets. Develop performance standards and prepares performance ratings for positions supervised. Serve as rating or reviewing official as appropriate. Interview and recommend selections for supervisory and non-supervisory positions. Hear grievances and serious employee complaints not resolved at a lower level; reviews serious disciplinary cases such as those proposing suspension or removal. Assures that employees in the branch/section/unit receive appropriate and necessary training. Promote and assure equal employment opportunities. Build coalitions with other CFTC Directors and maintains effective relationships with regulated industry participants, other agencies, members of Congress and other interested parties. Support Commission participation in board-level, plenary-level, interagency, and international policy initiatives relating to global derivatives markets, financial stability, market structure, and systemic risk. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Background/Security Investigation May be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Your resume must include information that emphasizes progressive leadership responsibilities for positions held to include the scope and complexity, program accomplishments, and results of executive actions taken. Additionally the resume must include information that addresses how your qualifications relate to the Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQs) and the Executive Core Competencies (ECCs). Qualifications CT-16 Level: To qualify for the CT-16 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-15 level). Specialized experience is defined as expert knowledge of and ability to analyze and evaluate global derivatives and financial market activities to identify vulnerabilities and risks that could affect U.S. markets and financial stability, economic and national security. Expert knowledge of global derivatives and financial markets, that which is gained through experience in market roles such as trader, investor, risk manager or a policy expert. In addition, this experience includes managing and directing multidisciplinary teams responsible for research, legal and analytical work relating to global derivatives and financial markets. In addition, you must show that you possess the ECCs and MTQs related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience and accomplishments applicable to the MTQs and ECCs. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Additional Assessment: Applicants who meet the specialized experience requirements will also be assessed on the following MTQs. A supplemental narrative must be uploaded and attached to your application addressing each MTQ listed below. Please limit your response to one page for each MTQ. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. MTQ 1: Experience analyzing complex market structure, financial stability, and or regulatory issues to advise senior leadership on policy matters, including developments in global derivatives and financial markets. MTQ 2: Expert level experience analyzing and evaluating international regulatory, supervisory, and market structure developments for impacts to U.S. markets, market participants, financial stability, or broader U.S. economic and national security interests. MTQ 3: Expert knowledge and skills to provide strategic assessments regarding evolving global market structures, interconnected market risks, and financial stability, economic conditions, and national security interests. EXECUTIVE CORE COMPETENCIES (ECCs): In addition to the Mandatory Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, your resume will be assessed for executive competency against the following four mandatory ECCs. Leading the Organization - Develops and implements an organizational vision that integrates program goals, priorities, and values. Is able to build coalitions to execute the organizational vision with buy-in from internal and external stakeholders. Leading Others - Provides a clear direction and inspires others towards meeting the mission and vision in a changing environment. Displays the ability to provide constructive feedback, supports the resolution of conflict, demonstrates a collaborative and cooperative approach. Leading Yourself - Understands personal strengths and weaknesses and objectively views their behavior. Seeks and accepts constructive feedback and adapts personal leadership style/strategies as needed to most effectively build trust and lead their division/office. Takes advantage of learning opportunities to increase effectiveness. Driving Results - Ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Makes decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Assesses and adjusts to implementing innovative solutions to make organizational improvements. Develops and executes plans that achieve outcomes for the organization. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional philanthropic, religious, 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. Note: This position is being advertised competitively via delegated examining procedures. Current Members of the SES, those that have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, MUST ensure the CFTC's ECCs are demonstrated within their experience and accomplishments. Proof of eligibility for a noncompetitive SES appointment (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) will not be accepted. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Education To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For a list of schools that meet this criterion, see www.ed.gov. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information This position is not in the Bargaining Unit. Relocation. Relocation expenses will not be paid. EEO Policy Statement. The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation. Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Probationary Period. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year supervisory probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. The law prohibits public officials from appointing, promoting, or recommending their relatives. The law prohibits requesting, making, transmitting, accepting, or considering political recommendations for employment or other personnel actions for non-political positions. This includes recommendations from Members of Congress, Congressional employees, elected state or local officials, and political party officials and any recommendation based on party affiliation.
