Capital Markets Trading Associate

02B Federal Reserve Bank of New York; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 150.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Elder care resources

401(k) with generous match

Public transportation subsidy

Health insurance

Resumo da vaga

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York’s Markets Group seeks a Capital Markets Trading Associate to monitor FX markets, assess liquidity and market structure, and support monetary policy operations. You will engage with market participants, translate price action into actionable themes, and contribute to FX interventions under risk-management protocols.

This role requires coursework in economics or finance, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.

Qualificações

• Background in economics, finance, public policy or related field.
• Strong interest in FX markets and global macro developments.
• Proven ability to think analytically about complex financial topics.

Responsabilidades

• Monitor and analyze FX markets, liquidity and market structure; engage with market participants to contextualize price moves.
• Incorporate insights from FX analysis and outreach to identify themes for strategy.
• Produce detailed written analyses and present briefings to stakeholders.
• Execute FX trading activities and operations for clients, including FX interventions under risk controls.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects related to foreign exchange markets and global macro developments.
• Some domestic and international travel may be required.

Conhecimentos

FX markets analysis

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Stakeholder communication

Statistical techniques

FX trading experience

Formação

Economics/Finance coursework

Descrição da vaga

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New York When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the NY Fed, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Our Unique Work:

The Markets Group of NY Fed implements monetary policy on behalf of the Federal Reserve System, executes lender of last resort operations for depository institutions in the Fed’s Second District, provides payments and custody services to foreign central banks, and acts as fiscal agent for the U.S. Treasury. As part of these responsibilities, the mission of the trading desk in the Markets Group is to:

• Implement domestic open market and foreign currency operations in a manner that is consistent with directives of the Federal Open Market Committee
• Monitor and analyze global financial markets to inform the formulation and implementation of monetary policy
• Produce New York Fed Reference Rates using transactional data.
• Provide capital markets-related transaction services on behalf of the U.S. Treasury
• Conduct financial market transactions on behalf of foreign and international monetary authorities (FIMA)

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Capital Markets Trading Associate:

Your work will involve monitoring and analyzing FX market developments and trading conditions as well as conducting financial market operations to implement monetary policy and act as fiscal agent for the U.S. Treasury. More specifically, you will:

• Monitor and analyze FX markets, liquidity and market structure, and broader global market developments; engage with market participants to obtain context for price movements
• Integrate insights from analysis of FX price action and outreach to market contacts to identify relevant themes
• Produce detailed, high-quality written analysis and present oral briefings to stakeholders
• Execute foreign exchange trading activities and operations for customers, including FX intervention on behalf of U.S. monetary authorities, in accordance with risk management protocols
• Participate in ad-hoc projects related to foreign exchange markets, broader global financial market developments, and/or trading operations
• Some domestic and international travel required

The Unique Skill Sets We’re Looking For:

• Prior coursework in economics, finance, public policy, or a related field
• Deep interest in foreign exchange markets, global macro and/or financial market developments
• Successful experience applying analytical and critical thinking skills to complex topics in financial markets and strategy, financial market structure, international macroeconomics, and/ or monetary policy
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with a self-starting mindset
• Ability to communicate authentically and effectively with different audiences across the organization and with senior stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
• Experience with analytical tools, statistical techniques, and frameworks relevant to understanding foreign exchange market and global macro and financial market developments
• Experience trading foreign exchange is a plus

Other Things to Know:

Salary Range: New York: $120100 - $150000 / year Chicago: $105700 - $132000 / year

We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

How We’ll Support You:

• Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities
• Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more
• Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center
• Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Our Culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors— By working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success and set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career. Learn more.

The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.

We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to discuss an accommodation or assistance. Visit our careers page for more information about requesting an accommodation during the recruiting process.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a lawful permanent resident and thereafter a U.S. citizen when eligible.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Markets Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America) The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and the bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.

Why Our People Choose Us:

Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future colleague.

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