Financial Economist - Crypto Assets and Novel Products

Securities and Exchange Commission•Washington, DC

About The Position

The Division of Trading and Markets (TM) is seeking a Financial Economist specializing in crypto assets and novel products. The position works with colleagues within TM and across SEC Divisions and Offices on initiatives involving the development or modification of market rules and regulations, and the review of rules proposed by self-regulatory organizations concerning the structure and operation of securities markets. The economist advises leadership on securities market structure and conducts data-intensive research using large, complex datasets. The role may include leading the development of analytical tools, applications, visualizations, and dashboards that help SEC staff understand market conditions and functioning. The economist presents clear, accessible analysis to inform policy choices and identify emerging issues, trends, or risks, and advises colleagues on communicating complex quantitative analysis to policymakers. The position also advises leadership on data, technology, and quantitative methods, including potential data acquisitions and tools for querying and analyzing data. It engages with Commission staff, market participants, and other regulators to maintain knowledge of market practices and dynamics and to support policy initiatives. Office of Analytics and Research (OAR) work contributes analytical support for policy choices, identifies risks to fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and may include market monitoring tools, original market structure research, examinations, and enforcement matters. OAR staff typically hold frequent discussions with market participants and external experts. This federal position requires U.S. citizenship. The selectee must report to the listed duty station; relocation expenses are not authorized. The position may be subject to drug testing.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
For males born after December 31, 1959, registration with or exemption from Selective Service.
Meet the basic education requirement: a four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in economics, including at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus; or an appropriate combination of education and experience equivalent to a major in economics.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level.
Experience contributing to rulemaking, policy, and/or oversight of secondary markets for digital assets, related markets such as prediction markets or perpetual contracts, or related infrastructure.
Experience analyzing or interpreting market data and economic information about digital assets or related markets, such as perpetual contracts or prediction markets, and communicating findings to stakeholders.
Experience planning, directing, or conducting research projects focused on market structure and economic information about digital assets and emerging asset classes, to develop recommendations for senior management.
Meet the time-in-grade requirement of one year at the GS/SK-14 level for this announcement.
Submit required application materials by the announcement closing date; education claims must be supported by transcripts or other documentation.

Responsibilities

Advise OAR, Division, and Commission leadership on securities market structure developments, drawing on research or market experience.
Serve as a principal investigator or subject-matter expert on data-intensive research concerning financial market operations and structure, using large, complex datasets.
Develop or lead the development of tools and applications, including visualizations and dashboards, to provide SEC staff and leadership with insights into market conditions and functioning.
Develop and present clear analytical products for staff without extensive technical or quantitative backgrounds to inform policy choices and identify emerging issues, trends, and risks.
Advise others on best practices for communicating complex quantitative analysis effectively to policymakers.
Advise OAR leadership on data, technology, and quantitative methods, including data acquisition, technology for querying and analyzing data, and quantitative analysis practices.
Engage with Commission staff, market participants, and other regulators to stay current on market practices and dynamics.
Advise staff in other TM offices on market practices, market-structure developments, and market data relevant to policy initiatives.
Conduct research and analysis to identify emerging issues, trends, and risks that may affect the fair, orderly, and efficient operation of markets.
Collaborate on examinations and enforcement matters as a subject-matter expert, as needed.
Gather information through discussions with market participants and external experts.