Job Summary

The Division of Trading and Markets (TM), Office of Clearance and Settlement (OCS) is seeking a Financial Analyst (Clearing Financial Risk Analyst). In this role, you will serve as an advisor to the senior leadership of OCS.

Job Description

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-13 level. 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-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level: Contributing to rulemaking, policy, and/or oversight of the secondary markets of different asset classes and/or related markets (such as the market for equities, fixed income, derivatives and/or digital assets) or related market infrastructure, including clearing services; and Planning, directing, or conducting research projects, with an emphasis on financial risk management or financial market infrastructure to further develop recommendations to senior management based on that research. ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information: Critical Thinking: Considers a variety of factors, general and subject matter-specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Legal and Regulatory Analysis: Conducts analysis and prepares documents and reports in compliance with Federal law that governs the rulemaking process. Teamwork and Collaboration: Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives. Workload Management: Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes.