Senior Financial Markets Analyst / Financial Markets Analyst, 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 Analyst will advance the team’s efforts to expand its analytical capabilities for research that requires use of complex data sets. You will use database knowledge to compile statistical data, create data exploration tools, conduct initial data exploration on your own and work with senior staff members on their research. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who is highly motivated to both learn about financial markets and market infrastructures and to contribute to high quality, impactful work directly connected to the responsibilities of the Federal Reserve.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 3-7 years of experience as an industry participant, regulator, or academic scholar.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong ability to balance multiple projects.
- Commitment to public service.
- Strong ability to work with and analyze complex data sets using R and Python.
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 the team’s areas of expertise through written analysis and presentations.
- Develop and maintain overview materials to educate internal and external stakeholders on key issues affecting financial markets and market infrastructures.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
