Financial Economist (Market RAD), NB-0110-V.2 (Full Performance Level NB-VI)

You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: Economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR A combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. Examples of qualifying experience include: a) individual economic research assignments requiring planning, information assembly, analysis and evaluation, conclusions and report preparation; b) supervisory or project coordination assignments involving a staff of professional economists, and requiring the evaluation and interpretation of economic information; or c) teaching assignments in a college or university that included both class instruction in economics subjects and one of the following (1) personal research that produced evidence of results, (2) direction of graduate theses in economics, or (3) service as a consultant or advisor on technical economics problems. In addition to meeting the BASIC REQUIREMENTS above, you must meet and/or possess at least one of the following: One year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent the next lower level, NB-IV or GS-11 in the Federal service. This experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. Specialized experience for this position includes: Conducting research involving the application of economic, financial, or quantitative theories, principles or methods. (e.g. dissertation, Job Markert Paper, Working Papers, Work-in-progress, or publications). The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector, or through volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To receive any credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate the number of hours worked per week, on your resume.
As Financial Economist, you will provide advice and consultation by performing research, analysis, or modeling to effectively assess banks model risk management practices; compliance with laws and regulations; identify and quantify emerging risks; or further understand the evolving behaviors and trends of financial institutions, consumer behavior, and financial markets. This position is located in Supervision Risk and Analysis, Economic & Risk Analysis, Market Risk Analysis Division.