DATA ANALYTICS AND CLEARING RISK MANAGEMENT ANALYST

Summary The Division of Trading and Markets (TM), Office of Clearance and Settlement (OCS) is seeking a Data Analytics and Clearing Risk Management Analyst (Financial Analyst). In this role, you will serve as an advisor to the senior leadership and will assist OCS in administering the Division's clearance and settlement program. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Data Analytics and Clearing Risk Management Analyst, you will help administer TM's clearance and settlement program, which involves the following: (i) monitoring the operations and the risk management practices of clearing agencies, and developing and recommending regulatory and supervisory policies and objectives for the clearance and settlement risk program; (ii) assuring that policy decisions and directions relating to this program are properly implemented and that prescribed objectives are achieved; and (iii) assisting with developing, planning, and implementing the Commission's policies designed to promote, and manages the Office's role in the coordination of, the Commission's clearing oversight program. In this role as a Data Analytics and Clearing Risk Management Analyst, you will be responsible for: Providing expert-level advice and consultation in one or more of the following areas: financial risk management and financial modeling; cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities and blockchain technology; cyber-security and business continuity planning; and operational risk. Leading and collaborating with other OCS staff in analyzing key risk and market volatility metrics, evaluating statistical based modeling frameworks, determining proper empirical methodologies, planning and organizing large-scale data collection and analysis, preparing written reports and data representations, and summarizing studies in formal and informal presentations. Preparing and presenting findings, research and recommendations to senior management. Working closely with other OCS staff to develop regulations and policy regarding clearance and settlement matters and issues. Representing the SEC in meetings, conferences, and public forums; demonstrating current knowledge and understanding of policy issues relevant to areas of responsibility; leveraging various software and technological advancements to the full extent possible; maintaining productive work relationships with international, federal and state government agencies and the securities industry. Requirements Conditions of employment CITZENSHIP: You must be a US Citizen. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/) 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. DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements. 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. PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period. Qualifications 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-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level: Contributing to rulemaking, policy, and/or oversight of the secondary markets for U.S. Treasury securities and/or related markets (such as the market for U.S. repurchase agreements) or related market infrastructure, including clearing services; Analyzing, interpreting, and communicating about market data and risk management issues; AND Planning, directing, or conducting research projects, with an emphasis on financial market structure or financial market infrastructure to further develop recommendations to senior management based on that research. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a matter. Legal and Regulatory Analysis - Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process. Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders 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. 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; a selectee's initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy. Please visit the agency's Compensation Overview page for more information. Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments, click here. 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. 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 [email protected]. For religious-based accommodations, please contact [email protected] . 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 [email protected]. 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