The Division of Economic and Risk Analysis (DERA) is seeking a Supervisory Financial Economist (Supervisory Regulatory Economist-Market Regulation). DERA is seeking individuals with a track record of creative thinking, strong research abilities, and excellent communication skills. Interest in finance, securities markets and public policy is essential. This position is at Headquarters located in Washington, DC.
In this role as a Supervisory Regulatory Economist - Market Regulation, you will be responsible for: Exercising the full range of supervisory and personnel management responsibilities pertinent to work performed by subordinate staff, holding these staff accountable and assuring the fulfillment of quality work products to meet mission objectives, changing requirements, and contingencies as they develop.
Organizing work, setting priorities, and determining short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinating with stakeholders; monitoring progress toward goals and evaluates outcomes. Adapting behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles; effectively dealing with ambiguity.
Displaying a high level of initiative and commitment towards completing assignments in a timely manner and being independently motivated to achieve results. Encouraging and facilitating cooperation and trust among all team members; fostering commitment and works with others to achieve goals.
Analyzing and considering options to effectively implement SEC's and Division/Office's policies and goals, anticipating, identifying, and addressing the impact of internal and external environmental factors, linking them to capabilities and potential of the organization. Responsible for providing expert advice to the senior leadership and Commission regarding the economic implications of rulemaking and other Commission work products.
Providing expertise in the structure and trading practices of securities markets, including drafting related Commission rulemakings, SRO rule filings, proposals for new financial products and market microstructure data.
You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. If you are qualifying for this position by substituting education or training for experience, you must submit a copy of your unofficial transcripts or equivalent by the closing date of the announcement.
Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Internal Applicants: OHR will verify education qualifications for internal applicants using documents in the Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF). If required transcripts or certificates are not present in your eOPF, you will be required to provide them to OHR.
If selected, a start date will not be established until official transcripts are received. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs. For more information, click here.
Applicants may also find the following helpful: National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) is an association of 19 credential evaluation services with admission standards and an enforced code of good practice. Association of International Credentials Evaluators (AICE) is an association of 10 credential evaluation services with a board of advisors and an enforced code of ethics.
This position is with Securities and Exchange Commission, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $185350 – $292300/yr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-09-30.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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