Economist - Research & Policy Insight Leader

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 244,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health care benefits

Leave for child and family

401(k) match

Pension

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking an Economist to contribute to policy research and to publish findings in top journals. You will conduct independent macroeconomic and financial research, present at conferences, and brief senior leadership on national and regional economic developments.

Responsibilities include coordinating with within department, mentoring research assistants, and advancing strategic priorities while fostering a diverse and collaborative research environment.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline.
• Fundamental knowledge of economic theory, econometrics, and statistics.
• Knowledge of economic policy analysis evidenced by rigorous research.
• Strong ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Willingness to travel to conferences and within the Federal Reserve System.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent research and analysis on macroeconomics, banking and financial markets for publication in top journals and Bank publications.
• Actively present research at high-caliber academic and Federal Reserve conferences.
• Inform and influence economic and policy perspectives; prepare policy briefings for the Bank president.
• Brief senior management on national, regional, and international economy and on monetary policy and financial regulation.
• Collaborate with and mentor research assistants; support department priorities.

Skills

Economic theory

Econometrics

Statistics

Programming languages

Policy briefing

Travel willingness

Education

Ph.D. in economics

Tools

R

Stata

Python

Matlab

Job description

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking an Economist to contribute to policy research and to publish findings in top journals. You will conduct independent macroeconomic and financial research, present at conferences, and brief senior leadership on national and regional economic developments.

Responsibilities include coordinating with within department, mentoring research assistants, and advancing strategic priorities while fostering a diverse and collaborative research environment.