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Financial Economist- Post Graduate

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The PCAOB has a full-time, regular position for a Financial Economist in the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA). The Financial Economist will develop economic analyses of rules and standards, perform post-implementation reviews, develop predictive econometric models, or conduct other research to support the PCAOB’s strategic initiatives. The Financial Economist will report to a Deputy Director, Associate Director, or Assistant Director in OERA.Responsibilities

Perform economic analyses of rules and standards, conduct post-implementation reviews, develop predictive econometric models, or perform other research in support of the PCAOB’s strategic initiatives.Collaborate with staff in other offices and divisions on the development of economic analyses of rules and standards, post-implementation review reports, or predictive econometric models.Develop technical papers and memoranda that support economic analyses of rules and standards, post-implementation review reports, econometric models, or other research and provide transparency for internal and external audiences into data sets used, methods applied, and results of analysis.Present analysis and findings to internal and external audiences.Identify opportunities to enhance the quality of the PCAOB's economic analysis, post-implementation reviews, or econometric models.Engage with outside experts in academia and industry to further strengthen the PCAOB’s understanding of auditing and its impact in capital markets or econometric modeling capabilities.Analyze public and proprietary data to support and inform other PCAOB initiatives and projects.Provide guidance to research analysts in the development of complex datasets.Qualifications

Ph.D. in accounting, finance, economics, or related field.Expertise in conducting empirical research related to auditing, accounting, or financial markets, or developing econometric/statistical models for prediction and causal inference.Expertise in statistical software packages (Stata, R, or SAS) and/or other programming languages (such as Python) to conduct econometric modeling and statistical analysis.Outstanding collaborative skills and the ability to promote collaboration by unifying teams, setting common goals, and incentivizing collaborative behavior.Ability to clearly articulate a position with sound logic, supporting empirical evidence, and impartiality.Ability to effectively represent the organization to a variety of both internal and external constituencies.A self-starter able to administer a number of open, ongoing assignments at any one time, where some assignments are routinely unstructured, requiring autonomy and independent judgment.Ability to develop positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to help achieve the goals of the organization.Superior verbal and written communication skills.Application Procedure

Candidates must submit:Cover letterWorking paperResume/CV3 letters of referenceAbout the Organization

Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.Who We AreThe Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.Additional Information

At the PCAOB, we offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a focus on the health and financial well-being of our valued team members.

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