Senior Financial Analyst

The Division of Trading and Markets ("TM"), Office of Clearance and Settlement ("OCS"), is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst (Financial Analyst). OCS administers wide-ranging elements of TM's regulatory program for clearing agencies, transfer agents, and other intermediaries. OCS administers TM's clearance and settlement program. OCS also works closely with other regulators and industry groups, on various legislative and regulatory initiatives.

In this role as a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be responsible for: Ongoing oversight of SRO operational risk, cybersecurity, and business continuity initiatives and reporting. Conducting periodic meetings with the SROs regarding such topics, including consulting with other regulators to develop an agenda, leading the meeting, and following up on outstanding topics. Reviewing and analyzing proposals from SROs related to proposed rule change filings by clearing agencies in the cash and derivatives markets, related to all aspects of a clearing agency's operations, including those related to operational risk, cybersecurity, business continuity, and cloud technology. Providing expert-level advice and consultation related to operational risk management, cyber security, and information technology as used by SROs to SEC staff. Also analyzing and developing reports, recommendations, and advice on regulatory developments affecting financial institutions including registered clearing agencies and other financial market infrastructures. Leading various OCS special projects as needed, including rulemaking initiatives. Preparing and presenting findings and recommendations to senior management within TM, to other offices, and the Chairman and Commissioners. Working closely with OCS attorneys, economists, and analysts, developing regulations and policy, and in connection with proposed rule changes by registered clearing agencies and other self-regulatory organizations involving OCS matters. Representing SEC in meetings, conferences and public forums; displaying current knowledge and understanding of policy issues related to the assigned segment of the market; maintaining productive work relationships with international, federal and state government agencies and the securities industry.