Associate Economist

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
Chicago - United States
S: Competitive

Job Summary:
Conducts statistical and economic analyses of current macroeconomic and regional data, and provides research support for the economists. The level of work required is considered entry-level and staff work under direct supervision. This job has no direct reports.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Supports the economists in their basic and applied research by following instructions to perform tasks including collecting data, conducting moderately complex statistical analysis, writing statistical software programs, and organizing the presentation of results
Researches economic topics for economists' articles; on some of these occasions, the Associate Economist's efforts will be substantial enough to constitute collaboration with the economists (or department management), leading to jointly authored articles
Prepares a variety of charts, tables, and descriptive text for Department management or other staff economists to use in their briefings of the President and the Board of Directors
Follows instructions to research and organize background materials for presentations to the President; responds to other System-wide directives and requests
Performs other duties as requested

Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related field with emphasis on quantitative and/or analytical skills

Application Requirements:
To be considered, all applications must include a Cover Letter, Resume, and unofficial transcripts
Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or hold green cards with the intent to become a U.s. Citizen

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