SummaryThe Division of Trading and Markets (TM) is seeking a Financial Economist - Crypto Assets and Novel Products. As a Financial Economist - Crypto Assets and Novel Products, you will work with colleagues in other offices within TM and other Divisions and Offices at the SEC on initiatives related to the development or modification of market rules and regulations and the review of rules proposed by self-regulatory organizations related to the structure and operation of securities markets.
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In this role as a Financial Economist - Crypto Assets and Novel Products, you will be responsible for:
- Advising OAR, Division, and Commission leadership on developments in securities market structure, drawing on research and/or experience working in markets.
- Serving as a principal investigator or subject matter expert on data-intensive research efforts on matters related to the operations and structure of financial markets using large, complex data sets.
- Developing, or leading the development of, tools and applications, including visualizations and dashboards, that provide SEC staff and leadership with insights into the state and functioning of markets.
- Developing and presenting analytical products that are clear and easily understood by staff who may not have extensive technical or quantitative backgrounds, to inform SEC policy choices or identify emerging issues, trends, and risks that may merit SEC action.
- Advising others on best practices for effective communication of complex, quantitative analysis to policy-makers.
- Advising OAR leadership on matters related to data, technology, and quantitative methods, including potential new data sets to acquire, selection and development of technology for querying and analyzing data, and best practices for the conduct of quantitative analysis.
- Engaging with staff throughout the Commission, market participants, and other regulators to maintain up-to-date knowledge of market practices and dynamics, and advise staff in other TM offices with respect to market practices, developments in market structure, and market data bearing on policy initiatives.
- OAR staff research contributes to the clarification of issues and contributes an analytical and transparent basis for policy choices. OAR staff may collaborate on examinations and in enforcement matters as subject-matter experts. Staff in OAR also conduct research and analysis to identify emerging issues, trends, and risks that may affect the fair, orderly, and efficient operation of markets. Work in support of this area of focus ranges from the development of market monitoring tools to the conduct of original market structure research. OAR staff typically has frequent discussions with a wide variety of market participants and external experts as part of gathering details on given topics and initiatives
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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/).
- 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.
- The selectee is required to report to the duty station(s) listed.
QualificationsTime-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level.
Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the
HowYou 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.
BASIC REQUIREMENT:
A. Applicants must show successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
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B. An appropriate combination of education and experiencecourses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying experience include economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or teaching assignments in a college or university in economic subjects in combination with one of the following: personal research that produced evidence of results, direction of graduate theses in economics, or service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the 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 digital assets and/or related markets (such as prediction markets or perpetual contracts) or related infrastructure; AND
- Analyzing or interpreting market data and economic information about digital assets and/or related markets (such as perpetual contracts or prediction markets) to communicate with stakeholders; AND
- Planning, directing, or conducting research projects, with an emphasis on the market structure for and economic information about digital assets and related emerging asset classes, to develop recommendations to senior management.
ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the
How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:
Competency 1: Economic Modeling - Applies economic theory to make predictions and develop hypotheses.
Competency 2: Economic Research Expertise - Interprets and advises on economic policy to inform SEC positions and the public.
Competency 3: Statistical Expertise - Performs and interprets data analysis.
Competency 4: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives.
EducationYou
MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR. If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.
Applicants may also find the following helpful:
National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice.
Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.
Additional informationSupplementary 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. If your selection results in a change in grade from an SK-15 to an SK-16, you will maintain your current salary.
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.
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