Cross-Market Strategist (Chicago or New York City locations) at Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems. It is a challenge that demands the skills of a financial service professional and the intelligence an academic-all combined with a passion for public service.

What we do:
The Cross-Market Monitoring Staff (CMM) leads the Markets Group's monitoring and reporting of developments across global financial markets. CMM oversees the production of a range of analytical products delivered to policymakers and staff throughout the Federal Reserve System (FRS) and the Treasury Department, and leads the training of new team members to conduct market-intelligence gathering activities.

Your role as Cross-Market Strategist:

• Be a thought leader for the group's market intelligence gathering efforts, combining a strong knowledge of financial markets with the ability to lead presentations and analysis in coordination with subject-matter experts.
• Be the secretariat for the Investor Advisory Committee on Financial Markets (IACFM), coordinating with the FRBNY President and senior management in actively managing committee membership and meeting logistics.
• Organize engagements between FRS leaders and external market participants; communicate relevant insights to important partners through analytical reporting and senior-level presentations.
• Coordinate new associate training covering global financial market knowledge and the authorship of analytical products.
  
  
  • Manage a curriculum that incorporates best practices in market analysis, effective communications, and monetary policy implementation
  • Manage trainees' workflow, assessing progress towards goals and serving as a mentor for a cohort of 5-10 associates over a 3-4 month period.
  
  

• 7+ years of relevant work experience; a graduate degree in economics, public policy, finance or a related field is a plus
• Experience communicating to diverse audiences regarding global macroeconomic and financial developments
• Experience engaging with senior management with a track record coordinating amongst a diverse set of stakeholders
• Prior experience in training and mentoring a plus
• Some travel between Chicago and New York

Benefits:
Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
• Subsidized Public Transportation Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• And more

Please note that the 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 permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship and meet other eligibility requirements.

In addition, all candidates must undergo an enhanced background check, comply with all applicable information handling rules, and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana.

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.