Financial Economist

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas We are dedicated to serving the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for all. These efforts take a team of dedicated individuals doing many different jobs. Together we’re creating a workplace where talented people can thrive, and we welcome your unique background and perspective to help present the best possible solutions for our partners.


Location: #LI -Hyrbid

About the Role:

The Financial Sector and Policy Analysis team, within the Research department, is responsible for advising senior leadership on policy-relevant financial sector topics; analyzing financial themes to inform monetary policy and financial stability workstreams; collaborating with Bank and System colleagues in Research, Banking Supervision, and other functions to provide leading thought leadership and research on financial market topics; and conducting outreach and building relationships with official and private sector financial experts.

We are looking for a versatile  Financial Economist  to analyze and deliver insights into global financial sector developments, particularly related to monetary policy and financial stability. This role is ideal for an experienced candidate with keen interest in monetary policy and financial markets and demonstrated quantitative and data analysis skills. 

You Will:

• Analyze policy-relevant themes related to the evolution of financial conditions and financial risks. Communicate analysis clearly via both written and oral briefings to the president and senior leadership team.
• Use quantitative methods to shed light on important financial sector and market trends, and build tools or dashboards to facilitate ongoing monitoring.
• Develop expertise and provide thought leadership on trends in energy finance, including by building relationships with relevant practitioners in the 11th District.
• Independently prepare and support original analysis on financial market topics for Bank publications.
• Participate in outreach with market participants and other financial sector experts, and contribute to the organization of roundtables, panel discussions, and conferences.
• Collaborate with Bank and System colleagues in Research, Banking Supervision, and other functions on relevant analytical projects.

You Have:

• Master’s or higher degree in economics, public policy, finance, statistics, or other quantitative fields and demonstrated interest in financial markets and monetary policy.
• 7+ years’ experience in the financial sector or policy institutions. Proficient in analyzing developments or producing research on U.S. financial markets, government securities, corporate debt trends and/or banking sector trends.
• Knowledge of and/or interest in commodities markets or energy finance, preferred.
• Strong analytical and written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work productively in a high-performance team atmosphere as an independent contributor.
• Self-direction with ability to manage multiple projects, take initiative, and solve problems.
• Experience using Bloomberg and other third-party vendor software (e.g. Haver, S&P Global Market Intelligence) to understand financial and economic developments.
• Proficient in econometric techniques that enable interpretation and use of data in economic analysis, and experience implementing such techniques.
• Experience writing programs in a scientific/engineering language such as Python, MATLAB, or R, preferred.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for any of the above requirements.

Our Benefits:

Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan
• Paid vacation, holidays, and volunteer hours; flexible work environment
• Generously subsidized public transportation and free parking
• Annual tuition reimbursement
• Professional development programs, training and conferences
• And more…

Notes:

This position may be filled at various levels based on candidate's qualifications as determined by the department.

This role allows for the employee to work in a hybrid manner with some work conducted onsite at the Federal Reserve work location and some work conducted remotely .  Specific schedule details will be discussed during the recruitment process.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC 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. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe . Candidates who are permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.  

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that believes in the diversity of our people, ideas and experiences, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that represents the communities we serve.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.