Research Associate/Assistant Economist

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
Kansas City - United States
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The Banking Research Department conducts economic research on banking related topics. Department economists publish their research in academic and Reserve Bank journals and present at academic and Federal Reserve System conferences. The Department also prepares memos and briefings on regulatory and policy issues for the Bank's senior management. The Department is looking for a Research Associate or Assistant Economist to support its economists in their research efforts.

Job duties:
• Assist department economists in conducting research on banking and financial market topics for publication and briefings of Bank senior management and Division senior staff.
• Key responsibilities include gathering, developing, and maintaining data sets; analyzing data using econometric or statistical software; preparing charts, tables, and other materials for presentations and briefings; researching literature for research projects; and writing summary reports on research findings and data analyses.
• More experienced Research Associates and Assistant Economists perform more advanced econometric and statistical analysis, develop computer applications for data analysis, participate in research projects for publication, write for Bank publications, and deliver speeches on banking and financial market topics to civic, business, and educational groups. Assistant Economists may independently prepare and deliver policy briefings for the Bank's senior management and coordinate activities of more junior staff.

Job requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, statistics or a closely related field with a strong academic record. Master's or other advanced degree strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of banking, finance, economics, and/or financial markets.
• Strong understanding of econometrics and experience using econometric, statistical, or other data analysis software.
• Knowledge of bank financial data (Call Reports) is preferred.
• Experience working with large datasets and R or Tableau software is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products
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This position requires access to confidential supervisory information, access to which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined by regulations of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent resident aliens (also known as "green card holders") who are eligible for and seeking United States citizenship within the requisite timeframes.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the Bank recruits, hires, trains, and promotes individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability and/or sexual orientation.

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