SEC Fellow Financial Analyst

Summary

The Division of Investment Management (IM) is seeking a SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst). As a SEC Financial Analyst (Fellow), you will apply deep industry and analytical expertise to complex data, operational, and policy issues affecting investment companies and advisers. Fellows provide advanced insight to support data analysis, rulemaking, examinations, investigations, disclosure review, and market monitoring, strengthening the Division's insight into evolving industry practices.

Duties

In this role as a SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst), you will be responsible for:

• Conducting advanced analytical studies on investment companies and investment advisers, evaluating regulatory filings and datasets to identify trends, risks, and emerging issues.
• Providing expert financial, operational, and policy analysis to support IM leadership and cross-divisional initiatives, offering insight into developments within the asset management industry.
• Contributing to rulemaking efforts by researching industry practices, assessing potential regulatory impacts, and preparing analytical materials that inform proposed and final rules.
• Supporting examinations and enforcement consultations by analyzing fund and adviser data, identifying indicators of risk or potential non-compliance, and delivering subject-matter expertise.
• Assessing novel regulatory, operational, and market issues and developing well-reasoned recommendations to inform IM programs and policy decisions.
• Preparing high-quality written materials-including reports, briefs, presentations, and visual dashboards-that clearly communicate analytical findings to internal decision-makers.
• Collaborating with colleagues across IM and the Commission to enhance analytical tools, strengthen data processes, and supporting strategic and operational initiatives within the Analytics Office.

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/)
• TRIAL PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a two-year trial 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.
• 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.

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:

1. Providing guidance on financial and operational risk issues within the asset management industry-which includes mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, or alternative investment strategies-by evaluating operational controls and regulatory standards to protect investors and market integrity; AND
2. Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of market, credit, liquidity, operational, or model risks across portfolio structures and industry practices through translating data into insights that shape policy, drive risk oversight, and identify emerging market trends; AND
3. Communicating risk assessments, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders through briefings and reports to inform executive decision-making and strengthen program effectiveness.

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 click here for a compensation overview.
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 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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