Financial Economist - Crypto Assets and Novel Products

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The SEC is seeking a Financial Economist specializing in Crypto Assets and Novel Products to support the Division of Trading and Markets in developing and evaluating market rules and proposed self-regulatory changes.

Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level. Candidates should have economics training with quantitative skills and experience in digital asset markets to advise SEC leadership and inform public policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in economics with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• At least one year of specialized experience at GS/SK-14 level or equivalent in rulemaking, market analysis, and research on digital assets and related markets.
• Competencies include economic modeling, economic research, statistics, and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to rulemaking, policy, and oversight of secondary markets for digital assets and related markets.
• Analyze market data and economic information to communicate with stakeholders and inform SEC positions.
• Plan and conduct research on market structure and digital assets to develop senior management recommendations.

Skills

Economic Modeling

Economic Research

Statistical Analysis

Teamwork & Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics + 21 econ hours + 3 stats/calculus

Job description

The Division of Trading and Markets (TM) is seeking a Financial Economist - Crypto Assets and Novel Products. As a Financial Economist - Crypto Assets and Novel Products, you will work with colleagues in other offices within TM and other Divisions and Offices at the SEC on initiatives related to the development or modification of market rules and regulations and the review of rules proposed by self-regulatory organizations related to the structure and operation of securities markets. Time-in-grade for this announcement is one year at the GS/SK-14 level.

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

• A. Applicants must show successful completion of a full four-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in economics that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• --OR-- B. An appropriate combination of education and experience----courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying experience include economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or teaching assignments in a college or university in economic subjects in combination with one of the following: personal research that produced evidence of results, direction of graduate theses in economics, or service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level:

1. Contributing to rulemaking, policy, and/or oversight of the secondary markets for digital assets and/or related markets (such as prediction markets or perpetual contracts) or related infrastructure; AND
2. Analyzing or interpreting market data and economic information about digital assets and/or related markets (such as perpetual contracts or prediction markets) to communicate with stakeholders; AND
3. Planning, directing, or conducting research projects, with an emphasis on the market structure for and economic information about digital assets and related emerging asset classes, to develop recommendations to senior management.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES

Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. See the How You Will Be Evaluated section below for more information:

Competency 1: Economic Modeling - Applies economic theory to make predictions and develop hypotheses.

Competency 2: Economic Research Expertise - Interprets and advises on economic policy to inform SEC positions and the public.

Competency 3: Statistical Expertise - Performs and interprets data analysis.

Competency 4: Teamwork and Collaboration - Interacts with internal and external stakeholders in a manner that advances SEC goals and objectives.