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FINANCIAL ANALYST

Employer
USAJobs
Location
Washington, D.C
Closing date
Jul 1, 2019

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Duties

Summary

The Division of Investment Management regulates investment companies, variable insurance products, and federally registered investment advisers.

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Responsibilities

The Financial Analyst position is located in the Analytics Office, which reports directly to the Assistant Director.

Typical duties:
  • Serves as an expert adviser and consultant for the Division of Investment Management with regard to sensitive and complex issues dealing with the operation, management, and regulation of either MMFs (or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies), or BDCs (or similar entities, such as private equity funds).
  • Designs and implements analytical reports about and monitoring programs for the asset management industry, particularly related to either MMFs (or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies), or BDCs (or similar entities, such as private equity funds)
  • Reviews and analyzes data regarding the asset management industry-particularly in the context of MMFs (or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies), or BDCs (or similar entities, such as private equity funds)-and reports to senior management on developing risks and related regulatory issues.
  • Communicates, both orally and in writing, on issues relating to the asset management industry, particularly in the context of either MMFs (or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies) or BDCs (or similar entities, such as private equity funds) to internal and external audiences holding divergent and conflicting views, including other federal agencies, the asset management industry, national and international conferences, and other professional experts.


Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
16

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a US Citizen.
  • Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all the instructions carefully. Failure to follow the instructions may result in you not being considered for this position.
  • Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
  • This position has promotion potential to the SK-16.
  • PROBATIONARY PERIOD: This appointment may require completion of a one-year probationary period.
  • SECURITY CLEARANCE: Entrance on duty is contingent upon completion of a pre-employment security investigation. Favorable results on a Background Investigation may be a condition of employment or selection to another position.
  • DRUG TESTING: This position may be subjected to drug testing requirements.
  • PERMANENT CHANGE OF STATION (PCS): Moving/Relocation expenses are not authorized.
  • DIRECT DEPOSIT: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
  • This position is in the collective bargaining unit.


Qualifications

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

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. Qualifying education must have been obtained from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT

SK-16: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-14 level which includes at least one of the following:
  • Dealing with the financial, operational, accounting, and/or legal principles relating to Money Market Funds (MMFs) or other investment products that employ fixed income strategies, including knowledge of portfolio management activities, risk evaluation and analysis, and/or back office operation OR analyzing contemporary trends, relevant legal or regulatory requirements relative to MMFs or similar entities or investment products that employ fixed income strategies; OR
  • Dealing with the financial, operational, accounting, and/or legal principles relating to Business Development Companies (BDCs) or similar entities such as private equity funds, including knowledge of portfolio management activities, risk evaluation and analysis, and/or back office operations; OR analyzing contemporary trends, relevant legal or regulatory requirements relative to BDCs or similar entities such as private equity funds.


  • Education

    This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

    Additional information

    SALARY RANGES:
    • Washington, DC -- $147,554 - $243,243
    • New York, NY -- $151,821 - $246,900

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR SURPLUS OR DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES: Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) are available to individuals who have special priority selection rights under this plan. Individuals must be well-qualified for this position to receive consideration for special priority selection. CTAP or ICTAP eligibles will be considered well-qualified when receiving an adjudicated score of 80 or higher.

    Reasonable Accommodation: If you are an applicant who needs a reasonable accommodation for disability to participate in the application process at the SEC, submit the form for Reasonable Accommodation for Participation in Job Application Process here . 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: Federal EEO laws protect all applicants from discrimination on the following bases: race, color, sex (not limited to conduct which is sexual in nature, includes pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, transgender status), age (40 and over), religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, retaliation for participating in the EEO process or opposing discrimination. Applicants who believe they have been discriminated against on any EEO basis can seek recourse through the SEC's administrative complaints process. To be timely, an individual must enter the EEO process within 45 days from when they know (or should have known) of the alleged discrimination. Click here for additional information.

    TTY/ASCII: Video Relay Service users are welcome to contact the appropriate SEC office or employee via the contact information listed above. If you do not otherwise have access to a Video Phone or Video Relay service, you may send us an email or use the Federal Video Relay Service via the internet. For more information about using the Federal Relay Service and to create a new account, please see: http://fedvrs.us/

    How You Will Be Evaluated

    You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

    We will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. If you meet the minimum qualifications stated in the vacancy announcement, we will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the scored occupational questionnaire. Your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire. If it is determined you meet minimum qualification requirements, your application will then be placed in one of three categories: Highly Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within these categories, applicants eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

    Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
    • Financial Analysis
    • Data Management
    • Communication
    The Occupational Questionnaire will take you approximately 20 minutes to complete. To preview the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10529073 .

    Background checks and security clearance

    Security clearance
    Other

    Drug test required
    No

    Required Documents

    You must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
    • Required: Your responses to the Occupational Questionnaire.
    • Required: Your complete and comprehensive resume that includes a complete history of your work experience and the applicable employment dates with months and years. To determine if you qualify for this position, OHR will review your work history that is relevant to the specific position for which you applied. If you are an external candidate selected for this position, OHR will review your complete work history to establish your starting salary. If you are a current SEC employee selected for this position, the standard percentage increases will be applied (i.e., 6% for non-supervisory and 8% for supervisory positions) if your selection results in a promotion. If your selection results in lateral movement (i.e. no change in grade) you will maintain your current salary. Note: Your resume must directly address the definition of specialized experience listed in the qualification section of this announcement and must NOT contain pictures.
    • Required, if applicable: CTAP/ICTAP documentation (a copy of a separation notice or other proof of eligibility for priority selection; a copy of an SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, showing current position, grade, promotion potential, and duty location; AND a copy of your most recent performance appraisal.)
    • Required, if applicable: Veteran's Preference Documentation (DD-214, Member Copy 4 or other documentation containing dates of service and character of discharge. Disabled veterans and other applicants eligible for 10-point Veteran's Preference please include: documentation to validate your claim - VA letter, SF-15, etc).

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