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Senior Financial Markets Specialist / Financial Markets Specialist, Financial Markets Group

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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

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 Specialist will develop data-focused analysis and work alongside policy advisors to conduct applied research on policy issues affecting financial markets and the stability of the financial system. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced professional from industry, academia or a regulatory environment to produce high quality, impactful work directly connected to the responsibilities of the Federal Reserve.

Responsibilities

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  • →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 your area of expertise through written analysis and presentations.
  • →Develop and maintain strong relationships with financial industry leaders and key internal and external stakeholders to advance Bank-level objectives
  • →Contribute to a highly collegial and collaborative work environment.

  • Advanced degree in finance, economics, business, or public policy, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of experience as an industry participant, regulator, or academic scholar
  • Substantive knowledge of domestic and global financial markets and/or market infrastructures.
  • Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent people and project management skills.
  • Commitment to public service.
  • Strong ability to work with and analyze complex data sets using R and Python.
  • Public speaking skills a plus.
  • Depending on level of experience, candidates may be considered for a Financial Markets Specialist role.

Requirements

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  • Travel approximately up to 10%
  • 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. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. 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 applicable background checks 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.
  • As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.

What We Offer

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✓Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria
✓A learning environment with opportunities to gain new skills and grow your career
✓Unique opportunity to contribute to monetary policy and work on issues of national and regional economic importance
✓The Chicago Fed offers benefits to support overall health and financial security. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.chicagofed.org/careers/thebenefits

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Economics/Research Family Group

First (United States of America)

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Chicago, United States
On-site at the office
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US

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$143,500–$160,000 a year
123% above the $68,076 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,167 salaries).
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Senior Financial Markets Specialist / Financial Markets Specialist, Financial Markets Group$143,500 and $160,000 annually