This position is open to current permanent SEC employees assigned to the Division of Trading and Markets.The Supervisory Financial Analyst in the Office of Clearance and Settlement in the Division of Trading and Markets is responsible for the supervision and management of certain financial risk management functions of the Commission's clearance and settlement oversight program.

Duties

At the Securities and Exchange Commission (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. Serves as a supervisory financial analyst providing advice and consultation to the SEC staff on issues relating to the field of financial markets and risk management. Analyzes and develops reports, recommendations, and advice on regulatory developments affecting the operations of financial institutions. Works with senior specialists in the preparation of agency positions on issues and entities outside of the SEC in the implementation of work programs. Provides advice for assigned areas of responsibility, responding to complex and difficult questions related to the organization's program. Helps develop methodologies and analyze procedures for resolving complex problems encountered in all aspects of financial analysis and studies relating to financial risk management at clearing agencies and other financial market infrastructures. Works with and leads other financial analysts in analyzing key risk metrics, determining proper empirical methodology, planning and organizing large-scale data collection, preparing written reports and data representations, and summarizing the studies in formal and informal presentations. Exercises the full range of supervisory and personnel management responsibilities pertinent to work performed by subordinate staff. Assures the fulfillment of requirements for a quality product and the continued development of subordinates to meet changing requirements and contingencies. Determines staff training needs and makes decisions regarding work objectives. Prepares and presents findings and recommendations of the research and analysis to SEC senior management. Works closely with the Office of Clearance and Settlement's attorneys in the development of regulations and policy, and in connection with proposed rule changes by registered clearing agencies and other self-regulatory organizations that involve clearance and settlement matters. Additionally, supports other offices within the Division focusing on risk management matters, as well as other offices in the Commission, such as the Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations. Represents the agency in meetings, conferences and public forums, displays a current knowledge of, and understanding of, the assigned specialized segment of the market, utilizes technological advancements, and maintains productive work relationships with Federal and state government agencies and the securities industry.

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.
• This position has promotion potential to the SK-15.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year supervisory 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 not in the collective bargaining unit.
• This position is eligible to request telework in accordance with the SEC 's telework policy.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-13 level. 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-15: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: providing advice, counsel and recommendations for sensitive and complex programs, issues, problems, and financial analysis in connection with clearing agencies and/or swap dealers; preparing or direct the preparation of reports, which include charts, graphs, and other tabular representations of data, with narrative descriptions of the study methodology, findings, problems encountered, and solutions devised; and reviewing the risk management of various complex products, including financial derivatives and securitized products.

Contacts

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