Research Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research Analyst to support economists with vital research and policy projects. This role involves data collection, statistical analysis, and presenting findings to economists. The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a graduate program in Economics and possess strong analytic and problem-solving skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and requires onsite work three days a week, fostering a dynamic intellectual environment. If you're passionate about economics and eager to contribute to impactful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate program in Economics or related field in progress.
• Strong analytic and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support economists with research and Bank policy projects.
• Analyze and interpret numerical data from various sources.
• Prepare conclusions and predictions based on data summaries.

Skills

Analytic Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Data Collection

Statistical Analysis

Programming

Education

Graduate program in Economics

Job description

Research Analyst (Finance)

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis2025 Research Analyst

Essential Functions

Supports economists in a timely manner with research and/or Bank policy projects. This support may include guided research, literature reviews, model development and simulation, data collection and analysis, forecasting, programming, and other related duties.

Plans data collection, analyzes and interprets numerical data from surveys, experiments, studies, and other sources.

Evaluates reliability of source information, adjusts and weighs raw data, analyzes and interprets statistics and organizes results.

Prepares conclusions and predictions based on data summaries and presents analyses to economists.

Provides assistance in data collection, maintains databases, and prepares data for use in analytical work. Prepares and composes results of analyses for economists, as requested.

Participates in intellectual environment by attending seminars, conferences, and other related activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Research Analysts must work at the Bank as part of the educational program training requirements after having been enrolled full-time in the University of Minnesota for one full academic year. The Research Analyst program must be for academic credit and approved by the University of Minnesota.

The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are expected to be in the office 3 days per week for meetings and team collaboration, unless directed otherwise by your supervisor.

Education/Certification and Experience/Skills Required

Graduate program in Economics or related program in progress. Status as a student in good standing in that program is required for continued employment.

Advanced understanding of modern economic theory and its application to current economic issues. Requires strong analytic and problem-solving skills.

Physical Capabilities Required

Hearing, Keyboarding, Reading, Seeing, Speaking/Talking, Writing Maximum Weight for Carrying: 0 lbs.

Maximum Weight for Lifting: 0 lbs.

Mental/Motor Conditions Required

Attentiveness duration/intensity, Judgment, Mathematics, Memory, Required sequences of work, Time constraints, Variety of duties

Environmental and Other Conditions Required

Customer/public/co-worker contact.

Other Information

Type of Supervision/Work Direction Provided: None Overtime Classification: Professional

PTO Job Classification: Exempt

Full Time / Part Time

Part time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Economics/Research Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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