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Market Data Analyst
Commodity Futures Trading Commission · Posted 74 days ago
Hybrid Washington, DC $176K – $264K Apply by Aug 3, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series INTPISTJISTP DataOperations
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The Division of Data (DoD) is headed by the Chief Data Officer and serves as the leading authority on developing, implementing, and operating the Commission's data strategies. The Division is comprised of the Data Operations and Standards Branch (DOSB) and the Enterprise Data Analytics (EDA) section. This position is in the Market Data Operations Section within the Data Operations& Standards Branch.
What You'll Do
- →Duties 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.
Requirements
- ✓You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency (knowledge, skills and abilities) in the following areas: Compliance- Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring derivatives data for compliance with regulations and guidance.
- ✓Data Integrity- Ability to analyze data and take corrective action when data is missing, incomplete, or inaccurate.
- ✓Writing-Skill in using correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling to communicate information in a succinct and organized manner; ability to produce written information, which may include technical material that is appropriate for the intended audience.
- ✓Oral Communication- Ability to express information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information; skill in making clear and convincing oral presentations; ability to listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately.
- ✓Please refer to the OPM General Inspection Investigation Enforcement and Compliance Series for the specific Education/Experience requirements for this position.
- ✓Education is not required nor may it be substituted for experience.
- ✓Citizenship Background/Security Investigation May be required to serve a one-year probationary period Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
Personality Fit
Job ID: 4e84b296-9d25-4982-85e2-4553950976c3
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