SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst)

Securities and Exchange Commission • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Division of Investment Management (IM) is seeking a SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst) to 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.

The role involves conducting advanced analytical studies; providing expert financial, operational, and policy analysis to IM leadership and cross-divisional initiatives; contributing research and analytical materials to rulemaking; and supporting examinations and enforcement consultations through data analysis and subject-matter expertise. The Fellow assesses novel regulatory, operational, and market issues and develops recommendations to inform IM programs and policy decisions. The position also prepares reports, briefs, presentations, and visual dashboards, and collaborates across IM and the Commission to enhance analytical tools and data processes and support strategic and operational initiatives within the Analytics Office.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level.
• Experience providing guidance on financial and operational risk issues within the asset management industry, including mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, or alternative investment strategies, by evaluating operational controls and regulatory standards to protect investors and market integrity.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of market, credit, liquidity, operational, or model risks across portfolio structures and industry practices, translating data into insights that shape policy, support risk oversight, and identify emerging market trends.
• Experience communicating risk assessments, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders through briefings and reports.
• Accomplishment Record narratives must address financial data analysis and reporting, workload management, critical thinking, and teamwork and collaboration.
• All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
• The selectee must report to the listed duty station(s).
• Appointment may require completion of a two-year trial period.
• Entrance on duty is contingent on completion of a pre-employment security investigation; favorable background investigation results may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
• The position may be subject to drug testing.
• Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
• Applicants must submit all required application materials by the closing date.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced analytical studies on investment companies and investment advisers, evaluating regulatory filings and datasets to identify trends, risks, and emerging issues.
• Provide expert financial, operational, and policy analysis to support IM leadership and cross-divisional initiatives, including insight into developments in the asset management industry.
• Research industry practices, assess potential regulatory impacts, and prepare analytical materials that inform proposed and final rules.
• Support examinations and enforcement consultations by analyzing fund and adviser data, identifying indicators of risk or potential non-compliance, and providing subject-matter expertise.
• Assess novel regulatory, operational, and market issues and develop recommendations to inform IM programs and policy decisions.
• Prepare reports, briefs, presentations, and visual dashboards that communicate analytical findings to internal decision-makers.
• Collaborate with colleagues across IM and the Commission to enhance analytical tools, strengthen data processes, and support strategic and operational initiatives within the Analytics Office.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with access to benefits for employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed