Deputy Chief Economist - Modeling & Risk Lead

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 267,000 - 400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 6 weeks PTO annually

12 federal holidays

401(k) match up to 7%

Job summary

The Deputy Chief Economist at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) will provide strategic and technical leadership for OERA’s modeling, risk analysis, accounting, and audit‑related public policy capabilities. Based in Washington, DC, the role oversees interdisciplinary teams and supports the PCAOB’s inspections program and QC 1000 priorities.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and 15+ years in financial economics or related fields, with strong leadership and communication skills to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership of interdisciplinary teams.
• Ability to communicate complex matters clearly to diverse audiences.
• Experience in economic, accounting, auditing, or risk analysis contexts.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for modeling and risk analysis used to inform inspection and enforcement priorities.
• Lead teams developing risk-based analyses and recommendations.
• Advise Chief Economist on economic, accounting, auditing, and risk matters.

Skills

Leadership

Modeling & Risk Analysis

Economics

Data Science

Education

PhD in Economics or related field

Tools

AI

Machine Learning

Job description

The Deputy Chief Economist at the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) will provide strategic and technical leadership for OERA’s modeling, risk analysis, accounting, and audit‑related public policy capabilities. Based in Washington, DC, the role oversees interdisciplinary teams and supports the PCAOB’s inspections program and QC 1000 priorities.

The ideal candidate has a PhD and 15+ years in financial economics or related fields, with strong leadership and communication skills to