Economist - Research & Statistics Group

Federal Reserve System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 160,000 - 276,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is seeking an Economist to conduct research and analysis supporting monetary policy and economic stability. This full-time position involves collaboration with experts, outreach in academic communities, and opportunities for impactful publications. The role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match

Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision)

Subsidized Public Transportation Program

Tuition Assistance Program

Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center

Qualifications

• Strong background in economic theory and quantitative analysis.
• Experienced in advanced modeling and econometric techniques.
• Ability to prepare technical memoranda and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
• Provide analysis of policy issues related to the Bank's mandate.
• Prepare technical memoranda and briefings for senior leaders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Methods

Economic Analysis

Education

PhD in Economics, Finance, or related field

Job description

Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.

The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person.

Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.

What we do :

Economists provide analytic support for the New York Fed's core missions and engage in scholarly research on a broad range of topics. They contribute to the formulation and implementation of monetary policy, the supervision of financial institutions, the smooth operations of the payments system, the analysis of the impact of policies on consumers and communities and the way in which the financial system supports economic growth using insights from macroeconomics, microeconomics asset pricing and corporate finance. Areas of research include financial intermediation, monetary policy, household and public policy and financial stability.

As an Economist, you will :

• Conduct scholarly research for publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Provide rigorous analysis of policy issues related to the Bank's mandate using advanced modeling and econometric techniques.
• Contribute analytical work and prepare technical memoranda and briefings for senior bank leaders in support of policy decisions.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on model development, forecasts, and analysis.
• Engage in outreach to the academic and official sector research communities through participation in seminars and conferences, as well as technical working groups.
• Perform in accord with the Bank's touchstone behaviors, as described below.

What we are looking for :

• PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred

Please visit our website to learn more and review the FAQs prior to submitting your application.

Please indicate your area of interest in your cover letter and / or application : Fields of interest :

C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods

E - Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics

F - International Economics

H - Public Economics

J - Labor and Demographic Economics

R - Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics

Salary Range : 160,000-217,600-275,200 / year

Touchstone Behaviors set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of our careers and aspire to achieve in our continued growth and development.

• Communicate Authentically : Empathetically engage one another with direct and transparent dialogue and listening. Actively discuss viewpoints with respect and compassion in a timely and candid manner, taking into account verbal and nonverbal cues. Ask questions, learn from each other, and share information widely to move the Bank's work forward.
• Collaborate Inclusively : Inspire a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers others to contribute meaningfully. Intentionally bring a diverse set of people together to achieve positive business results.
• Drive Progress : Grow and adapt to changing priorities in the Bank. Experiment with new concepts and take appropriate risk to drive innovation. Remain curious and action oriented, navigating through ambiguity and uncertainty to drive outcomes.
• Develop Others : Equitably champion, mentor, and develop others to grow professionally. Demonstrate vulnerability and empathy to create a trusted environment.
• Take Ownership : Establish an environment of action and excellence by holding self and others accountable to execute to the highest standard.

Benefits :

Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career :

• Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
• Subsidized Public Transportation Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center
• And more

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.

Please note that the position requires access to confidential supervisory information and / or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position and sponsorship for a work visa, and subsequently for permanent residence, if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements.

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.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, pregnancy, or military service.

We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at [emailprotected] and we'll be glad to help. Please note, this is a dedicated e-mail box designed exclusively to assist applications with accommodation requests in relation to our recruiting process. All other inquires including the status of applications will not receive a response from this e-mail box.

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)

Job Category

Economics / Research Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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