GS-1831

Securities Compliance Examining

Performs securities compliance work including examination of financial institutions and enforcement of securities laws.

📊Administrative📈GS-9/11/12/13/14📁1800

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Qualification Requirements

Official OPM qualification standards for GS-1831

Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Administrative and Management Positions

Individual Occupational Requirements:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field

Experience: Experience in securities compliance, financial examination, or regulation.

Education and Experience Requirements (Group Standard):

This is a two-grade interval series. Positions follow the GS-5, GS-7, GS-9, GS-11, GS-12 progression pattern.

Grade	Education	Experience	Combined
GS-5	Bachelor's degree in any field from accredited college/university	3 years progressively responsible experience, 1 year equivalent to GS-4	Equivalent combinations qualifying
GS-7	1 full year graduate education OR Superior Academic Achievement	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-5	Combinations of graduate education and experience
GS-9	2 years graduate education or master's degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-7	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-7 requirement) and experience
GS-11	3 years graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree	1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-9	Combinations of graduate education (excess of GS-9 requirement) and experience
GS-12+	Not applicable	1 year specialized experience equivalent to next lower grade	N/A

Superior Academic Achievement (for GS-7):

Upper third of graduating class in college/university or major subdivision
GPA of 3.0 or higher out of 4.0 as recorded on official transcript, OR 3.5 or higher in major field
Election to membership in national scholastic honor society

Graduate Education: One year of full-time graduate education is the number of credit hours the school determines represents 1 year of full-time study. If unavailable, 18 semester hours satisfies the 1-year requirement.

Specialized Experience: Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

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📋Typical Duties

•Examine financial institutions
•Analyze financial records
•Ensure securities compliance
•Investigate violations
•Prepare examination reports
•Recommend enforcement actions

🎯Key Competencies

Securities Regulations

Knowledge of SEC regulations and securities laws.

Financial Analysis

Skill in analyzing financial statements and transactions.

Examination

Ability to conduct compliance examinations.

Fraud Detection

Skill in identifying securities fraud and violations.

Report Writing

Ability to prepare examination reports.

Investigation

Skill in investigating potential violations.

Communication

Ability to explain regulatory requirements.

Attention to Detail

Skill in reviewing complex financial records.

🔑Resume Keywords

Analyze financial recordsEnsure securities complianceExamine financial institutionsInvestigate violationsPrepare examination reportsRecommend enforcement actionsSecurities Compliance Examining

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