Macro Financial Economist, Payments Systems (Remote 5x/mo)

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Remote work flexibility

Collaborative research environment

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City seeks a Ph.D. economist to study the macro-financial dimensions of payment systems, including settlement infrastructure, digital assets, and monetary policy transmission.

The role involves policy briefings, publishing in journals, and mentoring staff within a collaborative research environment. On-site with remote flexibility, relocation assistance may be provided.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Economics or Finance.
• Strong demonstrated interest in macro-financial aspects of payment systems (e.g., market infrastructure, stablecoins, digital assets, wholesale settlement, monetary policy transmission).
• Superior knowledge of economic theory, econometrics, and statistics; training comparable to top Ph.D.-granting departments.
• Strong potential to publish in leading journals and become a recognized leader in the field.
• Superior computer, statistical, and programming skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including ability to communicate technical research to policymakers and general audiences.

Responsibilities

• Provides policy advice to the Bank's President, Board of Directors, and senior Bank management on payment systems, banking, and monetary policy issues.
• Conducts research on the macro-financial dimensions of payment systems and related monetary/financial topics.
• Presents research at conferences and publishes in top journals; writes articles for Bank publications.
• Translates complex research for non-academic audiences and contributes to policy discussions.
• Mentors junior staff and participates in training; shares feedback through formal reviews.
• Handles assignments independently with guidance from the Director of Research as needed.

Skills

Economics knowledge

Econometrics

Programming skills

Policy communication

Education

PhD in Economics or Finance

Job description

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City seeks a Ph.D. economist to study the macro-financial dimensions of payment systems, including settlement infrastructure, digital assets, and monetary policy transmission.

The role involves policy briefings, publishing in journals, and mentoring staff within a collaborative research environment. On-site with remote flexibility, relocation assistance may be provided.