Research Analyst

Talentify; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is seeking Research Analysts for positions starting in the summer of 2027. Analysts will develop knowledge in new areas of economics, enhance data analysis and programming skills, and work one-on-one with Bank economists to produce research suitable for co-authored papers for Bank and external publications.

These positions typically last 2–3 years and are ideal for someone considering a Ph.D.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree completed by summer 2027 with emphasis in economics or closely related fields such as finance, mathematics, statistics, or computer science.

Responsibilities

• Support Bank economists and contribute to Bank publications.
• Maintain indicators on the Bank's website and assist in policy briefings.
• Collaborate with economists to conduct research for internal and external publications.

Education

Bachelor's degree in economics or related field

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is part of the nation’s central bank and we’ve provided many opportunities for professional growth during our history. For twenty-seven years in a row, we’ve been named "One of Northeast Ohio’s Best Places to Work" by North Coast 99. This prestigious award honors organizations with outstanding employment practices, including compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, retention, community services, and employee communications. Our People Make the Difference! The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is seeking innovative thinkers with vision to build the framework that will carry the Bank into the future. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and our YouTube channel – Cleveland Fed

This 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.

In addition, all candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules, and all non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship.

The Research Department conducts policy analysis, produces academic research, and provides long-term strategic thinking on issues related to monetary policy, the national economy, and the region. Research Analysts contribute to the Research Department by: (i) supporting the research of the Bank’s economists, (ii) contributing to Bank publications, (iii) maintaining indicators on the Bank’s website, and (iv) supporting policy briefings for the Bank’s President before meetings of the Federal Open Market Committee.

The Cleveland Fed seeks Research Analysts for positions that start in the summer of 2027. During their time at the Bank, Research Analysts develop their knowledge of new areas of economics, develop their data analysis and programming skills, participate in the policy process, and work one-on-one with the Bank’s economists to conduct research that can lead to co-authored papers for Bank and external academic publications. These experiences make the Research Analyst position ideal for someone considering a Ph.D. in economics or finance. Research Analysts typically work at the Bank for 2 or 3 years.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (completed by the summer of 2027) with emphasis in economics or a closely related field, such as finance, mathematics, statistics, or computer