Associate Economist Immediate Opportunity at The Chicago Fed!

Do you want to work for one of the most influential, trusted and prestigious financial institutions in the world? The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is one of 12 regional reserve banks in the United States, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., that make up the nation's central bank. The Bank is committed to adhering to a culture of excellence, respect, integrity and responsibility. If you are looking for a career opportunity that allows you to make a contribution that counts, the Federal Reserve may be for you. Our employees are part of a winning team that fosters a strong economy and promotes financial stability on both a local and national level within the U.S.

Associate Economist Immediate Opportunity at The Chicago Fed!

Conducts statistical and economic analyses of macroeconomic, microeconomic and regional data, and provides research support for the economists. 

The level of work required is considered entry-level and staff work under direct supervision. This job has no direct reports.

 

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the economists in their basic and applied research by following instructions to perform tasks including collecting data, conducting moderately complex statistical analysis, writing statistical software programs, and organizing the presentation of results
• Researches economic topics for economists' articles; on some of these occasions, the Associate Economist's efforts will be substantial enough to constitute collaboration with the economists (or department management), leading to jointly authored articles (or ownership of casework analysis)
• Prepares a variety of charts, tables, and descriptive text for Department management or other staff economists to use in their briefings of the President and the Board of Directors.
• Follows instructions to research and organize background materials for presentations to the President; responds to other System-wide directives and requests.
• Performs other duties as requested

Education & Experience:

•  Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related field with emphasis on quantitative and/or analytical skills
• Up to 3 years of experience

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience with one or more of the following programs: Stata, Matlab, SAS, or GAUSS

 Other Requirements:

• Cover letter and transcript required at time of application
• Green Card with intent or U.S. Citizenship required

Physical Requirements:

* Denotes any physical requirements needed to perform essential duties

 

 

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