Senior Financial Analyst Fellow
Denver, Colorado
Los Angeles, California
Washington, District of Columbia
Chicago, Illinois
Boston, Massachusetts
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
New York, New York
About 2 weeks left
Salary: $170,394 – $292,300
per year
(SK-16)
Job Details
Position Overview
The Division of Investment Management's Analytics Office is seeking a SEC Fellow (Senior Financial Analyst). As a Senior Financial Analyst, 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 Senior Financial Analyst Fellow, duties may include:- Conducting advanced analytical studies on investment companies and investment advisers, evaluating regulatory filings and complex 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 develop 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 complex analytical findings to internal decision-makers.
- Collaborating with colleagues across IM and the Commission to enhance analytical tools, strengthen data processes, and support strategic and operational initiatives within the Analytics Office.
Qualifications & Requirements
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:
- Providing guidance on financial or operational issues in the asset management industry, AND
- Conducting advanced analysis of industry data, trends, or risks with the ability to translate that analysis into support for policy development, examinations, market monitoring, or other program priorities; AND
- Communicating findings to inform senior staff or cross-divisional decision-making.
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: Financial Data Analysis and Reporting - Conducts studies and analysis of financial data; reports out on study findings.
Competency 2: Workload Management - Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.
Competency 3: Critical Thinking - Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case.
Competency 4: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.
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.
Evaluations
You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement.
Your resume and application package will first be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined in the announcement. Please do not submit an Accomplishment Record at this time.
If you are found minimally qualified, the Office of Human Resources will contact you to request an Accomplishment Record. You will have 3 business days from the date of the request to submit it. Failure to submit the Accomplishment Record on time will remove you from further consideration. A response is required even if an Accomplishment Record was submitted at time of application. Because of the short turnaround time, you are strongly encouraged to begin preparing your Accomplishment Record in advance.
Once your Accomplishment Record is received, a rating panel will review both your resume and your narrative responses. Your Accomplishment Record must clearly demonstrate your proficiency in the competencies listed in the Qualifications section.
Click here for guidance on writing your Accomplishment Record.
Your resume must provide evidence that supports the claims in your Accomplishment Record. Each narrative must describe one specific, relevant example from your experience or training. Responses are limited to 300 words per competency; any text beyond this limit will not be reviewed.
Accomplishment Record Format:
Competency Title
- Position title and dates from your resume that this experience was obtained
- Describe the situation (i.e., the challenged faced, the problem solved)
- Describe the specific actions you took
- State the outcome, results, or long-term impact of your accomplishment
- Name and email address of someone who can verify this information
Reference checks may be conducted as part of the final selection process, and you will be notified before any contacts are made.
Applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.
The hiring office may directly contact recommended candidates for interview(s).
Required Documents
You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:- Required: Your responses to the Questionnaire.
- Required: Resume - Resumes should include relevant work experience, with specific employment dates, that demonstrates qualifications for the specialized experience and competencies as outlined above. If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Resumes that exceed two pages will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration. For resume writing tips, visit USAJOBS and the SEC careers page.
- Required, if applicable: Veteran's documentation (DD-214, member 4 copy or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge.)
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents.A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. No additional documentation will be accepted after the closing date of the announcement.
- To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
- Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
- After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
- You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired, you may be terminated after you begin work, or you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. You will be required to submit official documentation before appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, Veterans' Preference, certification of disability, etc.).
Candidates external to the SEC will be allowed to submit a comprehensive resume for pay setting purposes after a tentative offer is made. If the applicant fails to provide the comprehensive resume by the specified deadline, the resume submitted at the time of application will be used to determine pay. No additional documentation will be accepted after the deadline.
Source: Data sourced from USAJOBS