Position Title

Quantitative Research Analyst

Location

New York, NY

Position Summary

The Office of Risk Analysis (ORS) within Division of Examinations is seeking a Quantitative Research Analyst (Financial Engineer), SK-1501-14 in New York, NY. The Quantitative Analytics Unit (QAU) within ORS is responsible for quantitatively driven analytical projects supporting EXAMS. The QAU applies mathematics, statistics, machine learning, AI and other modern data science methods to further the Division's monitoring and identification of securities laws violations.

Required 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. Additional qualifications information can be found here.

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

• Degree: Mathematics, statistics, or actuarial science. The degree must be in a major field of study (at least at the baccalaureate level) that is appropriate for the position.

OR

• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major field of study as shown in paragraph A above, plus additional education or appropriate experience.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: In addition to meeting the basic requirement, applicants must also meet the minimum qualification requirement
SK-14: Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS/SK-13 level. Specialized experience includes the following:

1.    Applying the theories, principles, and processes of quantitative research to financial and securities industry data; AND

2.    Utilizing AI, LLMs, machine learning; AND

3.    Modeling and coding in languages such as Python, R, C/C++/C#, kdb+/q in Linux and cloud environment; AND

4.    Manipulating large data sets to develop hands-on programmatic applications of probability and statistics.

How to Apply:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/880488300