myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community · 3 days ago

Principal Data Analyst, Fixed Income Regulation

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$106K/yr - $200K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Conducts complex data analyses with limited supervision using a variety of techniques. Extracts, organizes, manipulates, and analyzes data from a range of sources generated by the fixed income activities of FINRA member firms, including transaction data and regulatory filing data.

Develops the annual risk assessment of FINRA-member MSRB registrants to fulfill FINRA's statutory obligation to conduct periodic, risk-based examinations of these firms.

Designs tools that enhance staff understanding of firms' fixed income activities, evaluate firm compliance with fixed income-related regulatory obligations and assist with risk review execution by Member Supervision staff.

Produces understandable visual and written explanations to support and enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of Member Supervision and Trading & Execution - Fixed Income risk assessment and examination execution.

Performs sophisticated ad hoc research and analysis of internal and external data sources in response to requests from management. May suggest and pursue research topics under the Senior Director's supervision.

Participates in the technology development process to ensure successful and timely delivery of reports and tools. Supports coordination with end users of the identification and development of requirements for new technology solutions and the enhancement of existing technology and procedures supporting the examination and risk monitoring processes.

Creates and prepares high-quality charts, graphs, reports, and briefing materials and presents findings to senior leaders within Fixed Income Regulation, Member Supervision, Trading & Execution and the MSRB.

Qualification

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Quantitative analysisFixed incomeData analysisSQLPythonRSTATADatabase managementBig dataData integrationData quality assessmentEmpirical backgroundEconomic conceptsStatistical conceptsMathematical statisticsComputer skillsFINRA examinationProblem-solving interpersonalTime managementTeamworkCommunicationAdvanced Degree

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Math, Statistics, or Economics with seven (7) years of related financial, investigative, or economic data analysis experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Minimum of four (4) years of experience in the field of quantitative analysis as it relates to the securities industry.

Direct experience using order- and trade-level data for fixed income.

Expert quantitative skills, including data analysis using spreadsheets and statistical packages (such as SQL, Python/R, STATA, etc.) to extract financial and securities-related data from sources including databases and Big Data environments, and present concise explanations of complex analyses.

Experience combining data from multiple sources and in assessing data quality, consistency, and completeness.

Strong empirical background.

Ability to understand and apply advanced economic and statistical concepts.

Advanced knowledge of and training in mathematical statistics, as well as excellent computer skills.

Ability to manage time effectively and complete assignments (often within tight deadlines).

Strong interpersonal and team skills, including the ability to work effectively with others at all levels of the organization (including remotely), resolve issues, and support change.

Ability to analyze complex data and communicate findings and recommendations in a clear, concise manner.

Strong knowledge of or experience with FINRA's examination process.