Applied Financial Economist: Investor Behavior & Policy

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy seeks a Financial Economist to join a team with strong empirical research skills and diverse methodologies. The role focuses on investor behavior, decision-making, and producing applied research to support policy.

Collaboration with internal and external groups is essential, and candidates should be able to manage multiple projects and communicate findings effectively.

Qualifications

• Must have degree in economics with sufficient coursework as specified.
• Experience in economic analysis, modeling, and statistics.
• Ability to conduct economic research and report results clearly.

Responsibilities

• Conduct empirical research using diverse methodologies.
• Investigate investor behavior and decision-making.
• Produce applied research to inform SEC policy and regulation.
• Collaborate with scientists and other groups on complex projects.

Skills

Economic Analysis

Economic Modeling

Statistical Expertise

Teamwork & Collaboration

Education

Degree in Economics with 21 econ hours and 3 stats/calculus

Job description

SEC's Office of Investor Education and Advocacy seeks a Financial Economist to join a team with strong empirical research skills and diverse methodologies. The role focuses on investor behavior, decision-making, and producing applied research to support policy.

Collaboration with internal and external groups is essential, and candidates should be able to manage multiple projects and communicate findings effectively.