Library of Congress, Congressional Research Service

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Analyst in Financial Economics (Securities and Derivatives)

The Congressional Research Service (CRS) Government and Finance Division seeks an Analyst in Financial Economics (Securities and Derivatives) to join its Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Macroeconomic Policy Section. The analyst will serve the United States Congress by providing in-depth research and analysis on policy issues pertinent to U.S. securities and derivatives markets, regulation, and federal regulatory agencies.

The ideal candidate will have experience that blends a broad understanding of economics and public policy with detailed knowledge of U.S. financial markets and financial regulation, particularly securities or derivatives markets, their regulation and federal regulators.

Candidates with experience explaining principles, practices, and legislative options related to policy issues pertinent to U.S. securities and derivatives markets, regulation, and federal regulatory agencies in terms that resonate with audiences without their level of expertise and/or providing sophisticated economic analysis to congressional staff and Members are encouraged to apply. Preferred candidates will possess familiarity with SEC regulations or CFTC regulations, and the agencies’ authorities and activities, but may support research analyses undertaken in other related issue areas throughout CRS.

CRS is fully committed to workforce diversity. Interested applicants must apply online at USAJOBS https://www.usajobs.gov/job/655119200.