Research Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis
St Louis - United States
S: Competitive

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking several Research Analysts. This position will give you an opportunity to learn about economics in the United States through the perspective of the Federal Reserve System.

As a Research Analyst, you will be responsible for assisting our economists with various duties that will include:

Performing advanced econometric, computational and analytical research intended for publication in leading academic journals
Programming in statistical packages such as SAS, Stata, Gauss, RATS, Matlab, R, Mathematica, and Eviews
Reviewing and organizing economic and financial data
Compiling, reviewing and assessing information from academic journals, market sources, and government reports
Assisting in developing memos and presentations on current economic and financial conditions and policy issues
Developing spreadsheet macros and programs to facilitate and improve data manipulation and analysis

Research Analysts frequently continue their academic education after spending two to three years working with the division's Ph.D. economists.

What are some of the qualifications we look for?

Bachelor's degree in economics required with a minimum of 3.5 GPA.
Strong background in econometrics and mathematics including linear algebra, differential equations, statistics, and at least 2 semesters of calculus.
Experience with computer programming or computational software packages.
Ability to coordinate work on multiple research projects and tasks simultaneously.
Detail-oriented, strong oral and written communication skills required.
Previous economic research experience as an undergraduate research assistant or involvement in an independent research project is strongly preferred.

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