Financial Economist
Financial Economist
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Important Note
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply through USAJobs.gov using the "Apply for This Job" link below by the indicated deadline. If you are applying through USAJobs.gov for the first time, we highly recommend that you start the process at least several days ahead of the deadline and closely follow the application instructions below.
Position Description
The Market Risk Analysis Division (Market RAD) within Economic & Risk Analysis at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking a financial economist position with a Ph.D., or soon to receive a Ph.D., in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience. Economists in Market RAD conduct quantitative analysis and research to support bank supervision and to advise OCC senior management on policy and regulation related to topics in capital markets area such as derivative trading, market risk, counterparty and margin risk, mortgage banking, asset liability interest rate risk, and asset management. Economists in Market RAD are also expected to maintain an active academic research agenda including publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Areas/Skills of Interest
Financial Economics, Financial Markets, Capital Markets, Quantitative Finance, Asset Pricing, Derivative Pricing and Valuation, Risk Management, Market Risk, Counterparty Credit Risk, Margin Risk, Mortgage Banking, Asset Liability Management, Asset Management, Econometric Methods and Modeling, Financial Institutions and Services, Regulatory Capital Requirements, FinTech, AI/Machine Learning
About the OCC
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is an independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The OCC charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. We ensure that the banks we supervise operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Salary and Benefits
The OCC is among the top places to work in the federal government. Unlike most civilian federal agencies, the OCC does not follow the General Schedule (GS) Pay Scale and instead offers a highly competitive pay structure unique to the OCC. OCC employees also enjoy all the standard federal benefits plus additional agency-specific benefits, including OCC-subsidized health insurance plans, free OCC dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer contributions, and a pension plan. To learn more, visit https://careers.occ.gov/pay-and-benefits/index-pay-benefits.html.
Position Requirement
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals.
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply through USAJobs.gov using the "Apply for This Job" link below by the indicated deadline. If you are applying through USAJobs.gov for the first time, we highly recommend that you start the process at least several days ahead of the deadline and closely follow the application instructions below.
Position Description
The Market Risk Analysis Division (Market RAD) within Economic & Risk Analysis at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) is seeking a financial economist position with a Ph.D., or soon to receive a Ph.D., in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and industry experience. Economists in Market RAD conduct quantitative analysis and research to support bank supervision and to advise OCC senior management on policy and regulation related to topics in capital markets area such as derivative trading, market risk, counterparty and margin risk, mortgage banking, asset liability interest rate risk, and asset management. Economists in Market RAD are also expected to maintain an active academic research agenda including publication in peer-reviewed journals.
Areas/Skills of Interest
Financial Economics, Financial Markets, Capital Markets, Quantitative Finance, Asset Pricing, Derivative Pricing and Valuation, Risk Management, Market Risk, Counterparty Credit Risk, Margin Risk, Mortgage Banking, Asset Liability Management, Asset Management, Econometric Methods and Modeling, Financial Institutions and Services, Regulatory Capital Requirements, FinTech, AI/Machine Learning
About the OCC
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is an independent bureau of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. The OCC charters, regulates, and supervises all national banks, federal savings associations, and federal branches and agencies of foreign banks. We ensure that the banks we supervise operate in a safe and sound manner, provide fair access to financial services, treat customers fairly, and comply with applicable laws and regulations.
Salary and Benefits
The OCC is among the top places to work in the federal government. Unlike most civilian federal agencies, the OCC does not follow the General Schedule (GS) Pay Scale and instead offers a highly competitive pay structure unique to the OCC. OCC employees also enjoy all the standard federal benefits plus additional agency-specific benefits, including OCC-subsidized health insurance plans, free OCC dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) with employer contributions, and a pension plan. To learn more, visit https://careers.occ.gov/pay-and-benefits/index-pay-benefits.html.
Position Requirement
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals.
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