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FINANCIAL ANALYST

Securities and Exchange Commission
Division of Investment Management
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Summary

The Division of Investment Management regulates investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
06/18/2019 to 07/12/2019
Salary
$147,554 to - $246,900 per year

For more detailed salary breakdown by location, please see the additional information section.

Pay scale & grade
SK 16
Locations
few vacancies in the following locations:
Washington, DC
New York, NY
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
16
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Announcement number
19-DE-10529073-CMH
Control number
537094500

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All US Citizens

Duties

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The Financial Analyst position is located in the Analytics Office, which reports directly to the Assistant Director.

Typical duties:

  • Serves as an expert adviser and consultant for the Division of Investment Management with regard to sensitive and complex issues dealing with the operation, management, and regulation of either MMFs (or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies), or BDCs (or similar entities, such as private equity funds).
  • Designs and implements analytical reports about and monitoring programs for the asset management industry, particularly related to either MMFs (or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies), or BDCs (or similar entities, such as private equity funds)
  • Reviews and analyzes data regarding the asset management industry-particularly in the context of MMFs (or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies), or BDCs (or similar entities, such as private equity funds)-and reports to senior management on developing risks and related regulatory issues.
  • Communicates, both orally and in writing, on issues relating to the asset management industry, particularly in the context of either MMFs (or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies) or BDCs (or similar entities, such as private equity funds) to internal and external audiences holding divergent and conflicting views, including other federal agencies, the asset management industry, national and international conferences, and other professional experts.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
  • Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
  • This position has promotion potential to the SK-16.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary 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.
  • This position is in the collective bargaining unit.

Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level which includes at least one of the following:

  1. Dealing with the financial, operational, accounting, and/or legal principles relating to Money Market Funds (MMFs) or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies, including knowledge of portfolio management activities, risk evaluation and analysis, and/or back office operation OR analyzing contemporary trends, relevant legal or regulatory requirements relative to MMFs or similar entities or investment products that employ fixed income strategies; OR
  2. Dealing with the financial, operational, accounting, and/or legal principles relating to Business Development Companies (BDCs) or similar entities such as private equity funds, including knowledge of portfolio management activities, risk evaluation and analysis, and/or back office operations; OR analyzing contemporary trends, relevant legal or regulatory requirements relative to BDCs or similar entities such as private equity funds.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

SALARY RANGES:

  • Washington, DC -- $147,554 - $243,243
  • New York, NY -- $151,821 - $246,900

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) are available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be well-qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP or ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified when receiving an adjudicated score of 80 or higher.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here. 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: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.

TTY/ASCII: Video Relay Service users are welcome to contact the appropriate SEC office or employee via the contact information listed above. If you do not otherwise have access to a Video Phone or Video Relay service, you may send us an email or use the Federal Video Relay Service via the internet. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service and to create a new account, please see: http://fedvrs.us/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Highly Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

  • Financial Analysis
  • Data Management
  • Communication
The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10529073.

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