Financial Markets Specialist

Company

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 the entire life cycle of activity in exchange-traded derivatives such as interest rate products, equities, commodities, and emerging asset classes like digital assets.

We are part of the Research, Policy, and Public Engagement function.

As part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative team of professionals, you will develop data-focused analysis and work alongside policy advisors to conduct applied research on policy issues affecting financial markets, with a focus on trading, clearing, and settlement of derivatives.

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.
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Your Responsibilities


* 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.


* Develop and maintain overview materials to educate internal stakeholders on key issues affecting financial markets.


* 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, focused on market makers, exchanges, and clearinghouses.


* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to advance Bank-level objectives.


* Oversee the data-driven analytical tools developed by the team’s analysts.


* Contribute to a highly collegial and collaborative work environment.

Your background


* Advanced degree in finance, economics, business, or public policy, or equivalent experience


* 5+ years of experience as an industry participant, regulator, or academic scholar


* Commitment to public service.


* Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality research or policy analysis.


* Experience working with and analyzing complex data sets using R, Python, and Tableau.


* Public speaking skills a plus.

Our benefits


* Comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria

Requirements


* Travel approximately up to 10%


* This is a hybrid work model role in Chicago.


* This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defin...