Senior Financial Markets Specialist / Financial Markets Specialist, Financial Markets Group
About The Position
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago's Financial Markets Group is focused on advancing financial policy and robust market practices to promote the stability of the U.S. financial system. We analyze and advise on issues that affect financial markets and impact financial stability across a broad range of topic areas. We are part of the Research, Policy, and Public Engagement function. As part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative team of professionals, the Senior Financial Markets Specialist will develop data-focused analysis and work alongside policy advisors to conduct applied research on policy issues affecting financial markets and the stability of the financial system. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional from industry, academia or a regulatory environment to produce high quality, impactful work directly connected to the responsibilities of the Federal Reserve.
Requirements
- Advanced degree in finance, economics, business, or public policy, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of experience as an industry participant, regulator, or academic scholar
- Substantive knowledge of domestic and global financial markets and/or market infrastructures.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent people and project management skills.
- Commitment to public service.
- Strong ability to work with and analyze complex data sets using R and Python.
Nice To Haves
- Public speaking skills a plus.
Responsibilities
- Directly contribute to research and communicate findings to the public through published reports and presentations.
- Support development of internal policy analysis to support Bank objectives related to monetary policy and financial stability.
- Support team deliverables to advise Reserve Bank President, other senior Bank leaders, and other policymakers on matters related to your area of expertise through written analysis and presentations.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with financial industry leaders and key internal and external stakeholders to advance Bank-level objectives
- Contribute to a highly collegial and collaborative work environment.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage
- 401k savings plan
- retirement plan
- paid time off
- transit benefit
- onsite gym
- subsidized cafeteria
- A learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career
- Unique opportunity to contribute to monetary policy and work on issues of national and regional economic importance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
