The Division of Trading and Markets establishes and maintains standards for fair, orderly, and efficient markets. It regulates the major securities market participants, including broker-dealers, self-regulatory organizations (such as stock exchanges, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and clearing agencies), and transfer agents.

Duties

At the SEC, we are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) and value a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the communities we serve. As such, we welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds who share our commitment to public service. To conduct its work, the Division provides analytical support, product expertise, rule reviews, and insight to policy changes; develops market monitoring tools; and reviews regulatory filings. Identify and assess risks, issues, and trends related to market stability, efficiency, and fairness. Analyze policy issues that arise as a result of market monitoring, self-regulatory organization rule proposals, or other Commission objectives and developing meaningful research questions amenable to empirical analysis that can provide actionable insight into those issues. Design and conduct complex, quantitative, policy-relevant analysis and research related to financial institutions, trading venues, products, regulations, and technologies. Use a variety of different technical tools, including programming languages, to analyze market, credit, and/or liquidity risk data from multiple sources and to help gain insights for market monitoring and market event analysis Prepare and presents findings and recommendations of the research and analysis to SEC senior leadership.

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen.
• Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
• Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-14.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
• DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• This position is in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.
• Existing Participants in the SEC?s Remote Telework Program are eligible to apply for this position. If selected, management will evaluate and communicate whether the position will allow for continued participation in Remote Telework.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: Developing tools, applications, and approaches for monitoring and/or analyzing financial markets, and interpreting the results; Performing analysis and research related to financial securities, products, market structure, market infrastructure (including market data), regulations, or processes. Experience in quantitative equity portfolio management/analysis, options, fixed income trading, or risk management.

Contacts

• Address Division of Trading and Markets 100 F Street NE Washington, DC 20549 US
• Name: ask HR
• Email: [email protected]