PCAOB

Position Title/Short Description

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The Director of the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis (OERA) position is located in the Washington, DC headquarters office and serves as the PCAOB’s economic and risk analysis leader. This key role reports to the Chairman and is primarily responsible for advising and assisting the Board by conducting economic and risk analysis to inform its oversight activities. This role is responsible for:
• Setting the overall strategic direction, leadership and management of the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis;
• Effectively leading teams of economists, accountants and financial analysts who perform the activities of the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis;
• Proactive identification, assessment and resolution of critical economic, data and risk analysis matters for the PCAOB.

Desired qualifications:
• Ph.D. in economics, finance or related field.
• At least 15 years progressive experience in financial economics, economic consulting, or in academia specializing in economics, finance or accounting.
• At least 15 years progressive experience conducting empirical research related to application of economic theory in finance or accounting, auditing, federal securities laws and analysis of capital markets.
• Leadership as Chair or Director of a recognized faculty or department in a university, government sector, or equivalent experience.