Market Analyst

Market Analyst

This position is located in the Data Assurance and Reporting (DAR) section in the Data Operations and Standards Branch (DOSB) within the Division of Data.

As a Market Analyst, you will:

Perform at an expert level identifying, developing and evaluating market data, reports and studies to uncover market dynamics and trends. The incumbent will often lead efforts under the direction of the Associate Director, Deputy Director, or Director to identify the specific analyses needed for reports and studies and then complete the work either independently or as part of a team.

Maintain and recommend authoritative sources of information both typical and uncultivated in the industry, including, but not limited to market insights from market participants, industry and technology updates, and reports and data internal and external to the CFTC.

Independently prepare responses to inquiries from mission divisions, and create presentations and briefings for Branch and CFTC leadership to discuss current and emerging market conditions.

Perform detailed analyses of data to uncover specific trends and answer specific questions raised by CFTC leadership, and prepare reports for public dissemination, including tables, charts, and, where appropriate, accompanying commentary.

Use expert analytical techniques to provide guidance and insights related to the development of CFTC regulations and support of policies and identifies the need for developing additional analytic tools to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the DAR Section's work.

Establish and maintain contacts with market participants and other external sources, including federal and state governmental agencies and international organizations. The incumbent assists with organizing Branch hosted conferences with participation by staff and outside participants.

The incumbent is skillful in accepted project management practices to ensure project stakeholders are aware of all project objectives, deliverables, milestones, time estimates, transparency and possible completion impediments.