Sr Research Analyst - Research & Statistics Group (Research)
Job Title: Senior Research Analyst
Group: Research & Statistics Group - Research
Location: New York, NY
Start Date: Summer 2021
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems. It is a challenge that demands the skills of a financial service professional and the intelligence of an academic—all combined with a passion for public service.
Job Summary
At the direction of economists and senior research analysts or research associates, help prepare analyses, reports, and other materials for policy and research projects.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- 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.
FRBNY Competencies
- Expertise: Demonstrate the essential knowledge/skills needed to perform the job.
- Customer Service: Deal with requests from internal and external customers courteously, effectively and efficiently.
- Collaboration: Establish and maintain working relationships with others.
- Self-Management: Demonstrate the ability to employ/channel personal resources (e.g. time, effort, talent) to produce desirable outcomes for the area/Bank.
- People Management: Effectively enhances the development and ongoing performance of team members.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Actively supports the Bank`s diversity and inclusion agenda.
Job Requirements (including Education and Qualifications)
- Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
- Experience in data analysis and using statistical packages (R, Stata, Matlab, SAS, Gauss, TSP, RATS, EViews, PROCSQL), or other computer programming experience (Java, C++, etc.).
- Work cooperatively in a team environment.
To Apply: The application deadline is October 15, 2020 (11:59 PM EST). Please provide a resume and unofficial transcript(s). Cover letter and writing sample optional.
Early Careers Professionals
Our Benefits:
Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:
- Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
- Subsidized Public Transportation Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center
- Flexible Work Arrangements
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In some cases, positions may require access to certain sensitive 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. nations, U.S. permanent residents who are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization and U.S. permanent residents who have applied for naturalization within six months of being eligible to do so.
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
Why the Fed:
The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a work environment that respects and fully values the strengths and differences of its people. Working at the New York Fed provides talented professionals the chance to grow their skills at an institution that has served a critical role in the financial system of the United States and the world for over a century. An important component of the Bank’s diversity effort is our partnership with several professional non-profit organizations, including INROADS, JumpStart Advisory Group, NBDC Emerging Leaders, Seizing Every Opportunity, National Black MBA, Out for Undergrad, Prospanica and Reaching Out MBA. Click here to learn more.