CORPORATION COMMISSION

Address:  1300 W. Washington, Phoenix, AZ 85007

living allowance stipend
($2,934 total for 300 hours of service completed by 8/31/24) 

Closing Date: This will remain posted until all spots for period are filled.

The Securities Division strives to preserve the integrity of the financial marketplace through investigative actions and the registration and oversight of securities, dealers and salespersons, and investment advisers; to enhance legitimate capital formation and deter financial fraud; and to minimize the burden and expense of regulatory compliance by legitimate business. We have an opportunity for part-time AmeriCorps members to work with our team.

You will assist the Arizona Corporation Commission Securities Division with expanding our outreach and education for vulnerable adults in Arizona to include assisting with the investigation of possible violations of the Securities Act and the Investment Management Act and the protection of vulnerable adults from investment fraud. Your duties will entail communicating with the general public, law enforcement officials, legal professionals, the business community, respondents, investors, and witnesses on vulnerable adult securities issues. Your efforts will be focused on serving vulnerable adults and seniors in our state through outreach, education and assistance with improving our web presence and accessibility for seniors to include increasing the visits to our websites and increasing the number of senior adult presentations and contacts. Your duties may also include, under supervision, performing extensive background checks, assisting investigators with interviews, conducting case related information gathering and participating in depositions. You will gain experience examining and analyzing data, reviewing, and collating case related records, interaction with investigators, forensic accountants, and attorneys throughout all stages of a case.

• Ability to interpret and apply state and federal securities and criminal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise written records.
• Ability to receive, process and preserve large volumes of evidentiary materials/documents.
• Ability to create tracking mechanisms, collect data and utilize said data to focus outreach efforts accordingly.
• Ability to serve in a team environment with positive interpersonal skills.
• The ability to be self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Operational assistance to Securities Enforcement Investigators.
• A strong desire to help and protect vulnerable adults.
• PC competency, particularly in MS Word, Excel, and other MS Office programs.
• Highly developed skills in reading comprehension, oral and written communication.

- Working knowledge of virtual currency and social media platforms desired but not required.
- Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus

Any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of an employment/reference check, verification of education, and criminal history investigation.
A.R.S. Section 40-101 prohibits Commission employees from having certain financial interests in entities that the Commission regulates. Applicants shall be required to disclose any interests they may have in the regulated entities during the application process, and as a condition of employment, to divest themselves of any prohibited interests.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

- An opportunity to be a part of a team of public servants focused on protecting seniors and vulnerable adults in the prevention of investment/securities fraud including protecting their personal financial assets from scammers and those preying on this vulnerable population through the enforcement of Arizona statutes (ARS 46-473) that require time specific responses.
- These part-time grant-funded internships earn a small living allowance stipend paid biweekly
- Educational grant will be awarded after completing 300 hrs by 8/31/24 in the amount of $1565.
- Qualifying Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer

These internships are not eligible for participation in the state retirement system.

If you have any questions, please email HumanResources@azcc.gov for assistance.