Summary The Division of Economic and Risk Analysis is seeking two Financial Analysts (Financial Markets Research and Data Analyst). As a Financial Markets Research and Data Analyst, you will join a team that provides statistical analysis in rulemaking economic analyses in asset management, corporate finance, and financial intermediaries, develops and updates the SEC's public Statistics & Data Visualizations webpage, and produces statistical reports to stakeholders across the agency. Responsibilities In this role as a Financial Markets Research and Data Analyst, you will be responsible for: Serving as a senior adviser providing expert financial and economic data analysis, responding to complex and difficult questions related to or administered by the statutes of SEC. Assisting rulemaking teams in the developing of Economic Analyses, including developing baseline statistics with data analysis for quantifying potential benefits and costs; and developing financial data analyses for Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) analysis or PRA renewals. Developing and updating the SEC's public Statistics & Data Visualizations webpage, including developing new statistics pages, data visualizations, and technical documents for transparency and to serve the public more effectively. Serving as subject matter expert in the analysis of financial and economic data, such as data in initial public offerings, follow-on registered offerings, corporate bond offerings, asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, Regulation D offerings, investment advisers, investment companies, broker-dealers, municipal advisors, transfer agents, security-based swap markets, credit rating agencies (NRSROs), reporting issuers, corporate governance, or consumer finances. Keeping abreast of trends and developments in financial markets, financial market structure, financial market regulation, initial public offerings, follow-on registered offerings, corporate bond offerings, asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities, Regulation D offerings, investment advisers, investment companies, broker-dealers, municipal advisors, transfer agents, security-based swap markets, credit rating agencies (NRSROs), reporting issuers, corporate governance, or consumer finances, and research in these areas (academic and practitioner research); data sources and managing of data; and empirical methodologies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-13 level. Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: Analyzing financial or economic data to inform rulemaking or analytical reports; Producing technical documents including statistical methodology and advanced computer programs for data analysis, and Communicating data analysis findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Financial Data Analysis and Reporting: Conducts studies and analysis of financial data; reports out on study findings. Problem Solving and Decision Making - Ability to identify and solve important problems relevant to program areas through sound and timely decision making, even in less-than-ideal situations, with some guidance. Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Education Additional Information Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement and may be filled from any division or office within the agency. SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well-qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, click here. Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact reasonableaccommodation@sec.gov. For religious-based accommodations, please contact religiousaccommodation@sec.gov . Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: For more information, please click here. The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non-compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at ElliottT@sec.gov.
