Analytics Fellow — Asset Management & Policy

Bespree, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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 and operational risk issues within the asset management industry – which includes mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, or alternative investment strategies – by evaluating operational controls and regulatory standards to protect investors and market integrity; AND Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of market, credit, liquidity, operational, or model risks across portfolio structures and industry practices through translating data into insights that shape policy, drive risk oversight, and identify emerging market trends; AND Communicating risk assessments, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders through briefings and reports to inform executive decision‑making and strengthen program effectiveness.
• ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting advanced analytical studies on investment companies and investment advisers, evaluating regulatory filings and 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 developing 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 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.

Job description

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