Vice President Regional Analysis and Engagement

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

The Vice President of Regional Analysis and Engagement leads a team of policy professionals who produce high-quality policy analysis of economic issues relevant to the Midwest economy and gather and share information on economic conditions in the Federal Reserve’s Seventh district and nationally in support the Bank’s mission.
Work Location: This position will be based in our Chicago office or in our Detroit Branch and is in-person Tuesday through Thursday.

Your Responsibilities


* Manage a team who works on a wide range of topics relevant to the district economy and who contribute to policy analysis both at the Chicago Fed and the Federal Reserve System.


* Set expectations, strategy, and objectives, provide ongoing guidance, mentorship, and feedback, and assess staff performance.


* Oversee and provide intellectual leadership for the development and execution of policy projects and initiatives.


* Work with team members to help them develop areas of expertise that are related to the performance of the regional economy and to share that expertise internally and externally.


* Oversee and provide leadership for the development and execution of robust economic intelligence gathering from individuals across the district economy.


* Work with the team to represent the Chicago Fed and the Federal Reserve System as a visible, informed, and engaged partner to district business, government, and community leaders.


* Help design and support engagement of bank leadership with district constituencies.


* Contribute individually to policy briefings for senior leadership on issues related to current and longer-term regional economic developments, and other Bank priorities.


* Maintain a strong individual analytical research program leading to public sharing of information relevant to the district economy.


* In collaboration with peers, lead department initiatives, create and sustain a collegial culture, and further the Chicago Fed’s commitment to excellence in research and policy.

Additional responsibilities depending on Detroit/Chicago location


* If in Detroit
+ Support the Branch Board of Directors and contribute to leadership of the Branch. 
+ Deepen our understanding of the city’s economic challenges and opportunities through analysis and engagement. 


* If in Chicago
+ Deepen our understanding of the city’s economic challenges and opportunities through analysis and engagement. 

Your Background


* Bachelor’s degree minimum, Master’s or PhD welcomed in economics, finance, or a related field and significant work experience.


* Substantial experience building and sustaining relationships within and outside an organization.


* Significant record of policy-related analysis or research in an area relevant to the district economy.


* Familiarity with economic trends within the national and regional econo...