Research Analyst

rb; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York invites applications for the Research Analyst (RA) Program, a two-year training track designed to support economists and senior staff on policy and research projects. RAs help prepare analyses, reports, data–driven memos, charts, tables, and materials for briefings and presentations.

You will develop skills in data handling, econometric techniques, literature reviews, and writing, with opportunities to contribute to cross‑functional policy work and

Qualifications

• Experience in economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• Experience with data analysis and statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, Matlab, Julia, SAS).
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist economists and senior staff with data gathering, charts, and tables.
• Perform literature reviews, archival research, and model estimation and simulations.
• Prepare memos, presentations, and briefing material for policy and research projects.

Skills

Economics/Statistics background

Data analysis & statistical packages

Team collaboration

Tools

R

Stata

Matlab

Julia

SAS

Gauss

TSP

RATS

EViews

PROCSQL

Java

Python

C++

Job description

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system.

At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Our Unique Work

The Research Analyst (RA) Program is a two-year program. At the direction of economists and senior research analysts or research associates, the Research Analyst will help prepare analyses, reports, and other materials for policy and research projects.

How You'll Make an Impact as a Research Analyst

• Develop the ability to assist economists and senior staff in their Bank policy work. You will: download and assemble data; prepare charts and tables; create and maintain spreadsheets; use statistical, econometric and other software packages to perform analyses and model estimation and simulations; and assistance in preparing memos and presentations.
• Develop the ability to assist economists and senior staff in their long-term research. You will: perform literature reviews and archival research; download and assemble data; prepare charts and tables; create and maintain spreadsheets; use statistical, econometric and other software packages to perform analyses and model estimation and simulations; and help with writing and proofreading articles.
• On a rotating basis, provide support to: (1) the production of documents prepared for regular briefings of the Bank president, senior management, and the Bank`s Board of Directors; (2) the production of material included in the Blackbook and other briefing documents produced as part of the FOMC cycle; (3) the production of other reports to carry out the Bank`s and Research Group`s goals; and (4) the performance of other tasks to accomplish the Bank`s and Research Group`s goals.

The Unique Skill Sets We're Looking For

• Experience in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• Experience in data analysis and using statistical packages (e.g., R, Stata, Matlab, Julia, SAS, Gauss, TSP, RATS, EViews, PROCSQL), or other computer programming experience (e.g., Java, C++, Python).
• Work cooperatively in a team environment

Both resume and unofficial transcript are required to be submitted as part of our application to be considered for this role.

Application Deadline

September 14, 2026

Salary

$73,000 / year We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you're stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

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 permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship and meet other eligibility requirements.

How We’ll Support You

• Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities
• Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more
• Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center
• Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Find Out Why We're an Award-Winning Workplace

• Top 3 Most Inspiring Public Sector Workplaces in North America (Inspiring Workplaces, 2024, 2025)
• Early Talent Award Winner (Handshake, 2024, 2025)
• Campus Forward Award Winner (Ripple Match, 2023, 2024, 2025)

Our culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors . By working with us, you'll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and ach