Economic Research Economist

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Responsible for conducting economic and financial policy analysis and independent research on a wide range of topics for the Bank.

Activities include identifying and carrying out research on topics for publication in peer reviewed academic and policy journals; providing trusted analysis and advice on economic and financial public policy issues; ensuring appropriate processes, guidance and resources are available for researchers; working to promote a diverse and collaborative research environment within the Bank and to foster diversity in the economics and finance professions.

Role Description
Expert:

Has subject-matter expertise that’s recognized by others.

Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from their manager.

Coaches and reviews the work of other professionals.

Faces problems that are difficult and often complex.

Influences others regarding policies, practices, and procedures.

Tactical (50%) – focused on the plans to achieve goals and objectives – the “how”, Transactional (50%) – carries out defined steps or processes.

Achieves operational targets with major impacts on their department’s results.

Contributes to the development of goals for the department and planning efforts (budgets, operational plans, 
etc.).

Manages large projects or processes that span outside of their immediate job area.

Performs work under limited supervision with extensive autonomy and discretion; plans and arranges short and long-term work.

Influences timelines, expectations and proactively negotiates within the department.

Communicates with parties within and outside of their own function, which may include external customers or vendors.

Influences parties within and outside of their function at an operational and strategic level regarding policies, procedures, and practices.

Regularly conducts briefings with managers and Senior People leader within their job function.

Typically responsible for providing guidance, coaching and training to other employees within job area. Typically responsible for managing major/complex projects at this level, involving delegation of work and review of work products.

Requires deep knowledge of their job area.

Has a specialty within their discipline.

Has broad knowledge of project management.

Advanced understanding of business line and a broad understanding of the overall Bank.

Job Summary
[Conducts economic policy analysis and independent research on a wide range of topics for the Bank.

Identifies and carries out research on topics for publication in peer-reviewed academic and policy journals.

Provides rigorous analysis and advice on economic policy issues.

Promotes a diverse and collaborative research environment within the Bank.

Fosters diversity in the economics and finance professions.​]

Core Responsibilities
[Conducts scholarly research for publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed academic journals.

Provides rigorous analysis of ...