Senior Economist, Macro-Financial Payments

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site location: Kansas City, MO

Remote work flexibility: 5 days/month

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 and digital assets.

You will conduct rigorous research, write policy briefs, and present findings to policymakers and stakeholders. Candidates should hold a Doctorate in Economics or Finance, demonstrate strong econometrics and statistics, and have excellent communication skills to translate research for broad audiences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Economics or Finance with a focus on macro-financial payment systems.
• Strong econometrics, statistics, and data analysis skills.
• Ability to publish in top journals and communicate research to policymakers.
• Superior programming and computational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide policy advice to Bank leadership on payment systems and monetary policy.
• Conduct research on macro-financial dimensions of payment systems and publish findings.
• Present research to conferences and Bank audiences in accessible language.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to department discussions and training.

Skills

Economic theory

Econometrics

Statistics

Programming skills

Communication skills

Policy communication

Education

Doctorate 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 and digital assets.

You will conduct rigorous research, write policy briefs, and present findings to policymakers and stakeholders. Candidates should hold a Doctorate in Economics or Finance, demonstrate strong econometrics and statistics, and have excellent communication skills to translate research for broad audiences.