SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst)

Bespree; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Investment Management (IM) is seeking a SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst). As a SEC Financial Analyst (Fellow), you will apply deep industry and analytical expertise to complex data, operational, and policy issues affecting investment companies and advisers.

Fellows provide advanced insight to support data analysis, rulemaking, examinations, investigations, disclosure review, and market monitoring, strengthening the Division's insight into evolving industry practices.

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level: Providing guidance on financial and operational risk issues within the asset management industry – which includes mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, or alternative investment strategies – by evaluating operational controls and regulatory standards to protect investors and market integrity; AND Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of market, credit, liquidity, operational, or model risks across portfolio structures and industry practices through translating data into insights that shape policy, drive risk oversight, and identify emerging market trends; AND Communicating risk assessments, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders through briefings and reports to inform executive decision‑making and strengthen program effectiveness.
• ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. Competency 1: Financial Data Analysis and Reporting – Conducts studies and analysis of financial data; reports out on study findings. Competency 2: Workload Management – Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Competency 3: Critical Thinking – Considers a variety of factors, general and subject‑matter‑specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 4: Teamwork and Collaboration – Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conducting advanced analytical studies on investment companies and investment advisers, evaluating regulatory filings and datasets to identify trends, risks, and emerging issues.
• Providing expert financial, operational, and policy analysis to support IM leadership and cross-divisional initiatives, offering insight into developments within the asset management industry.
• Contributing to rulemaking efforts by researching industry practices, assessing potential regulatory impacts, and preparing analytical materials that inform proposed and final rules.
• Supporting examinations and enforcement consultations by analyzing fund and adviser data, identifying indicators of risk or potential non-compliance, and delivering subject‑matter expertise.
• Assessing novel regulatory, operational, and market issues and developing well‑reasoned recommendations to inform IM programs and policy decisions.
• Preparing high‑quality written materials – including reports, briefs, presentations, and visual dashboards – that clearly communicate analytical findings to internal decision‑makers.
• Collaborating with colleagues across IM and the Commission to enhance analytical tools, strengthen data processes, and support strategic and operational initiatives within the Analytics Office.

Job description

Summary

The Division of Investment Management (IM) is seeking a SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst). As a SEC Financial Analyst (Fellow), you will apply deep industry and analytical expertise to complex data, operational, and policy issues affecting investment companies and advisers. Fellows provide advanced insight to support data analysis, rulemaking, examinations, investigations, disclosure review, and market monitoring, strengthening the Division's insight into evolving industry practices.

Duties

• Conducting advanced analytical studies on investment companies and investment advisers, evaluating regulatory filings and datasets to identify trends, risks, and emerging issues.
• Providing expert financial, operational, and policy analysis to support IM leadership and cross-divisional initiatives, offering insight into developments within the asset management industry.
• Contributing to rulemaking efforts by researching industry practices, assessing potential regulatory impacts, and preparing analytical materials that inform proposed and final rules.
• Supporting examinations and enforcement consultations by analyzing fund and adviser data, identifying indicators of risk or potential non-compliance, and delivering subject‑matter expertise.
• Assessing novel regulatory, operational, and market issues and developing well‑reasoned recommendations to inform IM programs and policy decisions.
• Preparing high‑quality written materials – including reports, briefs, presentations, and visual dashboards – that clearly communicate analytical findings to internal decision‑makers.
• Collaborating with colleagues across IM and the Commission to enhance analytical tools, strengthen data processes, and support strategic and operational initiatives within the Analytics Office.

Qualifications

Applicants are responsible for confirming all required materials are submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Please check the How You Will Be Evaluated and Required Documents sections carefully, as missing documents will render the application incomplete and ineligible for review. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level: Providing guidance on financial and operational risk issues within the asset management industry – which includes mutual funds, ETFs, hedge funds, or alternative investment strategies – by evaluating operational controls and regulatory standards to protect investors and market integrity; AND Conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses of market, credit, liquidity, operational, or model risks across portfolio structures and industry practices through translating data into insights that shape policy, drive risk oversight, and identify emerging market trends; AND Communicating risk assessments, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders through briefings and reports to inform executive decision‑making and strengthen program effectiveness.

ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD COMPETENCIES: Your Accomplishment Record narratives should address the following competencies. Competency 1: Financial Data Analysis and Reporting – Conducts studies and analysis of financial data; reports out on study findings. Competency 2: Workload Management – Effectively prioritizes workload in a way that accommodates unforeseen developments and achieves successful outcomes. Competency 3: Critical Thinking – Considers a variety of factors, general and subject‑matter‑specific, when making decisions and determining next steps in a case. Competency 4: Teamwork and Collaboration – Interacts with internal and external others in a manner that advances agency goals and objectives.

Locations

• Los Angeles, California
• Denver, Colorado
• Washington, District of Columbia
• Chicago, Illinois
• Boston, Massachusetts
• New York, New York
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this announcement. Your resume and application package will first be reviewed to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements outlined in the announcement. If you are found minimally qualified, the Office of Human Resources will contact you to request an Accomplishment Record. You will have 3 business days from the date of the request to submit it. Failure to submit the Accomplishment Record on time will remove you from further consideration. A response is required even if an Accomplishment Record was submitted at time of application. Because of the short turnaround time, you are strongly encouraged to begin preparing your Accomplishment Record in advance. Once your Accomplishment Record is received, a rating panel will review both your resume and your narrative responses. Your Accomplishment Record must clearly demonstrate your proficiency in the competencies listed in the Qualifications section.

Required documents

• Your responses to the Questionnaire.
• Resume – Resumes should include relevant work experience, with specific employment dates, that demonstrates qualifications for the specialized experience and competencies as outlined above. Resumes that exceed two pages will be deemed ineligible and receive no further consideration.
• Veteran's documentation (DD-214, member 4 copy or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge.)

Additional information

SEC COMPENSATION PROGRAM: Total salary (base pay + locality) is dependent upon duty location. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes; a selectee's initial pay will be established below the maximum rate of the range. The pay for current SEC employees will be determined according to the procedures specified in the agency's policy.

Disability Employment: For information on disability appointments.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; the questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility (2) be rated well‑qualified; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation to participate in the SEC application process due to a medical disability, please contact [e-mail]. For religious‑based accommodations, please contact [e-mail]. Please be sure to submit your request at least 5 business days in advance of the date you need the requested accommodation.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Information for SEC Job Applicants: For more information, please.

The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged non‑compliance by contacting the Legal and Policy Office in the Office of Human Resources at [e-mail].