ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, RESEARCH ANALYST

BANK POLICY INSTITUTE•Washington, DC

2d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Analyst contributes to the analysis of banking, financial markets, and other economic issues conducted by BPI’s research team. This position is well suited for a candidate that was recently granted a bachelor’s degree and considering pursuing a graduate program in economics, finance, business administration, or related field. The candidate should be self-motivated, well-organized and detail-oriented, collegial and able to function under pressure and handle numerous tasks simultaneously. The successful candidate must be able to take initiative, prioritize with minimal supervision and work independently, as well as part of a team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, computer science, statistics, math, business administration, or related field is required.
Proactive, self-starter who can be relied upon to take initiative and work independently, with ability to multi-task and prioritize objectives and deliverables.
Basic knowledge of economics, finance, or banking.
Some familiarity with bank balance sheets and income statements.
Ability to carefully and accurately analyze data.
Experience with statistical software (e.g., Python, R, Matlab or STATA) and an interest and aptitude to advance in proficiency.
A high level of proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Solid written and oral communication skills.
All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for BPI.
BPI will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

Nice To Haves

Considering pursuing a graduate program in economics, finance, business administration, or related field.

Responsibilities

Become familiar with various banking and macroeconomic data sources used by BPI researchers.
Assist BPI researchers by collecting and analyzing data, including using econometric analysis.
Assist with synthesizing data and research findings into memoranda and blog posts.