SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst)

SEC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Division of Investment Management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission seeks a SEC Fellow (Financial Analyst). You will apply advanced analytics to complex data, support rulemaking, examinations, investigations, disclosure review, and market monitoring to strengthen the division's oversight of investment companies and advisers.

Qualifying experience can come from private or public sectors. The role emphasizes financial data analysis, risk assessment, and clear communication of

Qualifications

• Guidance on financial and operational risk issues within the asset management industry, evaluating controls and regulatory standards to protect investors and market integrity.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analyses of market, credit, liquidity, operational, or model risks across portfolio structures and industry practices, translating data into insights that shape policy and risk oversight.
• Communicate risk assessments, scenario analyses, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership through briefings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance on financial and operational risk in asset management, translating data into actionable insights for policy and oversight.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses of market and portfolio risks to inform rulemaking and examinations.
• Communicate risk findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership to strengthen program effectiveness.

Job description

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.

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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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:

• 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.