The SEC serves as the investor's advocate and seeks the best and brightest talent to join its team. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and positions are located in Washington, D.C., or regional offices around the United States.
Hiring Programs
Best Places to Work
The SEC's top-tier work environment makes it an employer of choice within the federal government as demonstrated by ranking 3rd among midsized agencies in the Partnership for Public Service’s most recent Best Places to Work in the Federal Government rankings.
A Career at the SEC Offers:
- Work that is exciting, challenging and meaningful.
- Experience working on cutting edge issues and an opportunity to make a difference for investors in America.
- Careers that broaden and deepen your already accomplished knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Opportunity to contribute to the future of investing in the United States.
- A challenging environment to work and learn with the nation's experts.
- Benefits, compensation, training, career expansion and a balance with your personal life.
Rewarding Work
Hear firsthand from SEC employees about why they enjoy coming to work each day and making a real difference.
Core Values Inspire Success
SEC staff are united by a core set of values that help them work together to achieve the SEC's mission.
Work-Life Balance
The SEC supports a balance between work and life as evidenced by the award-winning service of these staff in their communities.
