Market Data Statistician: Microstructure Analytics

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) seeks early-career Statisticians to analyze high-frequency market microstructure data supporting rulemaking and oversight.

The role emphasizes data quality and monitoring new analytical tools, with opportunities to contribute to critical regulatory studies and program decisions. Applicants must meet strict qualification requirements, including graduate-level education in statistics/economics or a

Qualifications

• Requires a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three years of progressively higher-level graduate education related to statistics or economics.
• Experience applying statistical techniques to large/complex datasets.
• Strong ability to communicate technical findings to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating economic data for trends, completeness, and accuracy; AND
• Applying statistical methods and procedures to analyze quantitative data; AND
• Interpreting statistical results to support studies, surveys, or program decisions.

Skills

Economic data evaluation

Statistical analysis

Technical communication

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Three years of graduate study

Job description

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) seeks early-career Statisticians to analyze high-frequency market microstructure data supporting rulemaking and oversight.

The role emphasizes data quality and monitoring new analytical tools, with opportunities to contribute to critical regulatory studies and program decisions. Applicants must meet strict qualification requirements, including graduate-level education in statistics/economics or a