Capital Markets Specialist
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Job Location:
Sacramento, CA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 78504 - 148195
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summary
Capital Markets Specialists evaluate a broad array of financial activities and products at the most complex System institutions. Most activities involve serving as a member or leader of an examination team under the direction of a Senior Examiner or the Capital Markets Specialty Program Manager.
As a Capital Markets Specialist (FCA Examiner) your duties will include:
- Leading and participating in examinations and oversight of System institution financial condition and performance (i.e. capital earnings liquidity) interest rate risk loan pricing funds transfer pricing derivatives hedging fixed-income investments securitization and funding through debt capital markets. Such examinations include an assessment of risk board policies procedures financial modeling and model risk management management and internal control processes operating practices and compliance with laws and regulations.
- Ensuring risks are appropriately identified measured monitored and controlled. Making recommendations that are fully supported and ensuring System institutions take corrective action when weaknesses are identified.
- Developing reports that summarize examination conclusions and recommendations and presenting them to System institution senior management.
- Serving as an advisor and trainer for other examiners on System institution finance and capital markets issues; developing examination guidance; developing informational letters to System institutions; analyzing systemic risks; and participating in task forces that develop policy and regulations related to capital markets and finance areas.
A key distinction between the VH-38 and VH-39 is the authority to act and the level of supervision in place.
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Resume and supporting documents (See How to Apply)
- Suitability for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary or trial period.
- Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required.
Qualifications
Ideal candidates have experience in the following areas:
- Analyzing risk to a complex financial institutions financial condition and performance resulting from exposure to interest rate market and liquidity risks.
- Assessing asset / liability management practices including the use of sophisticated models to identify monitor and control interest rate and liquidity risk and ensure long-term financial stability.
- Evaluating capital adequacy and capital management practices including managing capital distributions utilizing stress test analysis and the use of complex strategies such as securitization synthetic securitization and other credit risk transfer structures.
- Evaluating financial institution liquidity risk including experience analyzing funding strategies and contingency funding plans and evaluating the adequacy of high-quality liquid assets as a secondary source of liquidity.
You may qualify at the VH-38 (GS-12 equivalent) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower level VH-37 (GS-11) band level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position which includes managing examining or auditing a financial institutions finance and capital markets activities (e.g. capital earnings liquidity sensitivity to interest rate risk investments securitizations derivatives) and related risk management practices and preparing written reports conveying the results of these activities under direct supervision.
This experience may have been gained as a financial regulator consultant auditor analyst or as an employee at a financial institution.
You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13 equivalent) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge skills and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position which includes leading a team to manage examine or audit a financial institutions finance and capital markets activities and related risk management practices and providing guidance and training to others on complex financial or capital markets related topics.
This experience may have been gained as a financial regulator consultant auditor analyst or as an employee at a financial institution.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience and it (education) cannot be used to quality for the VH-38 and VH-39 band levels.
Additional information
- If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility. If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference you must also submit an SF-15 Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference plus the proof required by that form. For more information on veterans preference visit: born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For more information visit: Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed.
- To receive selection priority for this position you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
- All FCA employees are subject to the conflict of interest laws and Standards of Ethical Conduct imposed upon all employees of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government and may be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report.
- FCAs supplemental ethics regulations restrict certain FCA employees concerning their direct or indirect interests in or connections with Farm Credit System institutions. These rules also require all employees to obtain approval for outside employment or business activities. Please contact the HR Division for additional information on these rules.
- FCA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.
- This announcement may be used to fill similar vacancies.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply to all band/grade levels for which believe they are qualified for and wish to receive consideration.
- Salary Rate Ranges:
- Base Salary Range for the VH-38: $78504 - $129532
- Base Salary Range for the VH-39: $89815 - $148195
- Locality pay is added to base salary using one the following locality rates: Bloomington MN 28.12%; Irving TX 27.76%; McLean VA 33.94%; Greenwood Village CO 31.02%; Sacramento CA 30.26%.
The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 with some exceptions prohibits the Farm Credit Administration from requesting an applicants criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. If you apply to this position and are selected we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly visit our website at (Careers at FCA Farm Credit Administration) for information on filing a complaint.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Required Experience:
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Key Skills
- Sales Experience
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- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
