Thursday, October 8, 2015

Associate Economist position with the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Associate Economist-243143
Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Primary Location: IL-Chicago
Full-time / Part-time: Full-time
Employee Status: Regular
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Type: Entry Level Job Type
Travel: No
Shift: Day Job
Job Sensitivity: Tier II - No Credit Check

Job Summary:

Conducts statistical and economic analyses of current macroeconomic 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
  • 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 and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Business, Mathematics, or related field with emphasis on quantitative and/or analytical skills

Application Requirements:

  • To be considered, all applications must include a Cover Letter, Resume, and unofficial transcripts
  • Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or hold green cards with the intent to become a U.S. Citizen