FINRA - The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
Economic Research Analyst - Washington, DC (Job Number: 002632)

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FINRA is seeking a well-qualified individual for our Economic Research Analyst opening in Washington, DC. To be considered for this position, please submit your resume through our career site at http://www.finra.org/careers – no phone calls, please.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of the analyst will be to identify, collect, organize and analyze data in pursuit of the mission of the Office of the Chief Economist while providing technical and administrative leadership in delivering solutions to regulators.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Provide technical support and analyses of, and monitor developments in, the financial markets, and specifically the intersection of regulation and policy with financial and securities markets; Provide to FINRA staff data, information and reporting on a wide range of issues related to the financial products and services marketplace, including regulatory research, regulatory and policy developments;
Summarize for FINRA staff findings and research in written products of various types, including tables, charts, short summaries, as well as longer analytical policy memos and reports;
Lead and contribute to the development, production and preparation of economic analyses, written materials, including briefing or issue papers, and memoranda for senior management and members of the financial;
Develop expertise in data availability, extraction and manipulation in order to facilitate economic analysis in support of rulemaking and monitoring;
Responsible for collecting, encoding, testing, cleaning, and combining data from multiple systems and documenting complex procedures;
Devises/modifies procedures to solve complex problems considering computer equipment capacity and limitations, operating time and form of desired results.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, statistics, or equivalent with 3 years of related experience; Advanced degree preferred.
- Must demonstrate competence in the use (extraction and manipulation) of high frequency financial markets data in support of analysis.
- Must have the ability to apply academic research to real-world issues and present concise explanations of complex analyses.
- Possess a strong empirical background and excellent interpersonal skills.
- Training in econometrics, mathematical statistics, or both, as well as solid computer skills - for example, a facility with statistical packages such as SAS or a programming language such as C or R. In addition, most positions require training in economics through the intermediate theory level.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Regular office conditions. Extended hours may be required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume. A writing sample may be required as part of the submission.

The information provided above has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work of the position. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required.

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FURTHER INFORMATION: In addition to a competitive salary, comprehensive health and welfare benefits, and incentive compensation, FINRA offers immediate participation and vesting in a 401(k) plan with company match. You will also be eligible for participation in an additional FINRA-funded retirement contribution, our tuition reimbursement program and many other benefits. If you would like to contribute to our important mission and work collegially in a professional organization that values intelligence, integrity and initiative, consider a career with FINRA.

Please note: FINRA's Code of Conduct imposes restrictions on employees' investments and requires financial disclosures that are uniquely related to our role as a securities regulator. As standard practice, employees must also complete FINRA's Employee Confidentiality and Invention Assignment Agreement and comply with the company's policy on nepotism.

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