Financial Economist – Market Policy & Research

U.S.-Securities-and-Exchange-Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeks an economist to perform economic analyses tied to securities policy, market performance, and regulatory effects.

Applicants must hold an economics degree with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 in statistics, accounting, or calculus, plus at least one year of specialized experience at GS/SK-13. The role involves planning and conducting research, assembling and evaluating information, and producing reports; potential supervision or

Qualifications

• Must possess an economics degree with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus.
• Minimum one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS/SK-13 providing economic analysis.
• Qualifying experience includes economic research, analysis of financial markets, and policy evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct economic research assignments, including planning, information assembly, analysis, evaluation and report preparation.
• Supervise or coordinate a staff of economists and interpret economic information.
• Teach or supervise graduate work in economics in combination with research or advisory roles.

Skills

Economic Analysis

Statistical Expertise

Teamwork

Workload Management

Education

Economics degree + required coursework

Job description

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeks an economist to perform economic analyses tied to securities policy, market performance, and regulatory effects.

Applicants must hold an economics degree with at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 in statistics, accounting, or calculus, plus at least one year of specialized experience at GS/SK-13. The role involves planning and conducting research, assembling and evaluating information, and producing reports; potential supervision or