Market Data Analyst

Job Title

Performs at an expert level developing reports and analytic tools to monitor and improve data quality and reporting compliance. The incumbent will often lead efforts under the direction of the Associate Director, Deputy Director, or Director to identify the specific analyses needed for these reports and tools and then complete the work either independently or as part of a team.

Independently analyzes the most complex and highly sophisticated data and trends, and prepares responses to data quality inquiries, presentations and briefings for Branch and CFTC leadership to address compliance, completeness, consistency, and quality of the Commission's core data collections.

Analyzes participating firms' positions, ownership and control data, and a wide variety of swaps, futures, and other derivatives data by monitoring the reports file by exchanges, futures commission merchants (FCMs), traders, Swap Data Repository (SDR), Swap Execution Facility (SEF), and resolves reporting problems. The incumbent provides guidance and recommendations to reporting entities and market participants, CFTC staff and the general public.

Creates reports and automated procedures to monitor and ensure that reporting entities submit data accurately. He/she examines error reports, analyzes discrepancies, and communicates with exchange personnel to assure the resolution of discrepancies and compliance with the Commission's regulations.

Facilitates the creation of financial industry reports that are consumed by the general public. Develops tools and procedures to expedite the creation of those reports. Directs staff that assist in the creation of those reports.

Conducts data analyses to facilitate CFTC's enforcement actions including referrals to the Division of Enforcement (DOE) and trials and administrative hearings on cases involving alleged reporting violations and speculative limits. He/She explains the CFTC data collection program in support of other CFTC enforcement activities.