Senior Researcher

Federal Reserve Bank • Saint Louis, MO

401d • $101,800 - $123,000

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis is seeking a senior researcher to join its community development department. This role focuses on promoting economic resilience and mobility for low- to moderate-income and underserved households in the Eighth Federal Reserve District. The senior researcher will engage in applied research projects related to financial inclusion and will share expertise through various speaking engagements and advisory services, interacting with diverse audiences including community practitioners and media outlets.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in economics, sociology, demography, psychology, mathematics, statistics, public policy, or related fields.
• Three or more years of experience analyzing and handling data, with flexibility to develop expertise with new datasets.
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, Stata, Python).
• Knowledgeable about the application of research to understand and explain economic and community development issues.
• Knowledgeable about historical and contemporary issues that create barriers to fully engaging in the economy.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing skills with demonstrated experience writing for non-academic audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as part of a team, demonstrating effective working relationships with technical and non-technical staff.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willing and able to travel up to 15%.
• Position requires US Citizenship or lawful permanent resident intending to become a citizen.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis to support research on financial inclusion.
• Create data tools to aid decision-making for external partners and provide them with data on trends impacting community and economic development.
• Develop blogs, reports, and presentations to disseminate research findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Organize events in the district to share and leverage ongoing research.
• Participate in department-wide projects and events, contributing to a collegial and inclusive work environment.
• Maintain a broad-based knowledge of community development policies, emerging trends, and the marketplace.
• Prepare and give speeches to large and diverse audiences on data trends and evidence-based opportunities to support financial inclusion.
• Prepare talking points to support executive officers of the Reserve Bank.
• Create project plans, outlining tasks, timelines, and resources required, while managing risks and monitoring progress during projects.
• Represent the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis within and outside the Federal Reserve System, leading System initiatives as a representative of the St. Louis Fed.
• Contribute to high-priority department initiatives through analysis and communication on Community Development topics.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external partners to assess and respond to community needs.
• Provide guidance to less experienced team members on data analysis techniques and key network opportunities.
• Perform work independently with limited supervision and direction, and may mentor and supervise interns.

Benefits

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room/shower facilities
• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Monetary Authorities-Central Bank
• Education Level: Master's degree