Economist
About The Position
Economists provide analytic support for the New York Fed's core missions and engage in scholarly research on a broad range of topics. They contribute to the formulation and implementation of monetary policy, the supervision of financial institutions, the smooth operations of the payments system, the analysis of the impact of policies on consumers and communities and the way in which the financial system supports economic growth using insights from macroeconomics, microeconomics asset pricing and corporate finance. Areas of research include financial intermediation, monetary policy, household and public policy and financial stability.
Requirements
- PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred
- Interests, expertise and proficiency in macro/monetary, labor economics, econometrics/time series analysis, asset pricing and real estate are especially welcome.
- Please indicate your area of interest in your cover letter and/or application: Fields of interest: C – Mathematical and Quantitative Methods, D – Microeconomics, E – Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics, F – International Economics, G – Financial Economics, H – Public Economics, J – Labor and Demographic Economics, L – Industrial Organization, R – Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics
- Candidates will be considered for economist roles at different levels based on their experience, skills, and research background.
Responsibilities
- Conduct scholarly research for publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Provide rigorous analysis of policy issues related to the Bank’s mandate using advanced modeling and econometric techniques.
- Contribute analytical work and prepare technical memoranda and briefings for senior bank leaders in support of policy decisions.
- Collaborate with subject matter experts on model development, forecasts, and analysis.
- Engage in outreach to the academic and official sector research communities through participation in seminars and conferences, as well as technical working groups.
- Perform in accord with the Bank’s touchstone behaviors, as described below.
Benefits
- Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
- Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
- Subsidized Public Transportation Program
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
