Surveillance Analyst

About this role

CT-13 Level: To qualify for the CT-13 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-12 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience: Expert knowledge of economic and statistical theories and in-depth trading techniques relating market, trading, and economic analysis of commodity derivatives markets including futures. Strong market intuition and quantitative skills.

Skills in executing, maintaining, or improving trading strategies. Ability to analyze trading by individuals and groups of traders in relation to price movements, price relationships, open interest, and volume of trading, CT-14 Level: To qualify for the CT-14 level you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS/CT-13 level). Specialized experience is defined that through which one has gained experience: Expert knowledge of economic and statistical theories and in-depth trading techniques relating market, trading, and economic analysis of commodity derivatives markets including futures, options, swaps, or prediction markets, discussing trading and market situations with market participants and trading venues, and identifying trading behaviors and intentions.

Ability to work individually or as a member of a team to isolate and/or define critical problem areas and use ingenuity to adapt, extend, or synthesize existing theories, principles, or techniques to carry out difficult analyses Communication skills to clearly convey findings in written and oral form, including graphical information, and the ability to educate and build consensus within a team environment. Ability to interpret and apply the Commission's regulations for economic and statistical analyses.

Skills in maintaining or improving automated trading systems. Skills in executing, maintaining, or improving trading strategies.

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