Economist

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond is seeking a highly skilled Economist to join our Research Department. As a key member of our team, you will contribute to the Bank's standing in the economics profession by producing research for publication in top-tier journals, counseling Bank leadership on the national, regional, and international economy, monetary policy, banking and financial regulation, and financial markets, and contributing to the high priority initiatives of the department.

• Conduct independent research and analysis on topics in economics, including macroeconomics, banking and financial markets, and regional and urban economics using advanced economic theory, and/or statistical and econometric analysis, for publication in top-tier external journals and Bank publications.
• Actively present research at high-caliber academic conferences and Federal Reserve System conferences.
• Prepare and deliver scheduled and ad hoc policy briefings for the Bank president on policy matters, banking, or regional activities.
• Brief and counsel senior management on the national, regional, and international economy and on issues concerning monetary policy, bank and financial regulation, and financial markets.
• Assist in the preparation of speeches or presentations for senior management.
• Enhance subject matter expertise in specific policy areas through research and external relationships.
• Provide subject matter expertise to support department and Bank initiatives.
• Collaborate with and mentor research assistants.
• Actively participate in research programming and activities, discussions and deliberations.
• Promote a diverse and collaborative research environment.

• Ph.D. in economics or a related discipline.
• 0 to 3+ years of relevant work experience.
• Fundamental knowledge of economic theory, econometrics, and statistics.
• Knowledge of economic policy analysis and subject matter expertise as demonstrated by rigorous research and analysis suitable for top academic journals.
• Ability to author content which clearly and concisely conveys critical information about complex subjects.
• Strong engagement skills sufficient to present complex information.
• Superior skills using econometric and statistical analysis software, and computer programming languages.
• Ability to travel to conferences and within the Federal Reserve System.

• Candidates should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.
• Employees who work at and/or visit another Federal Reserve entity or outside business as part of their job duties are required to comply with any onsite safety and health protocols of those organizations.
• Candidates should reside within the Federal Reserve Fifth District.
• This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law.
• Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position and sponsorship for a work visa, and subsequently for permanent residence, if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements.
• In addition, all candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules, and all non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship.
• Under Conflict of Interest guidelines administered by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, examining personnel may not participate on an examination of a financial institution or affiliate if the examiner was employed by the financial institution or affiliate within the past 12 months.
• Please review Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure there are no major issues related to your previous employment and current financial interests.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more.

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