Research Associate, Banking & Finance

Key Activities

Working with PhD economists on policy briefings and academic research projects. Gathering and analyzing data, programming economic models, and creating charts for presentations on economic and financial conditions. This position will primarily work with banking and financial data. Participating in econometric or theoretical research, writing for Bank publications, and delivering speeches to civic and educational groups.

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science. Coursework or experience in economics required; coursework or experience in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science highly desirable. Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software packages such as Stata, R, Python, or Matlab highly desirable. Strong academic record and experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.

On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility

Location:

Kansas City, MO

Salary: $59,000 - 76,300 / Research Associate I

Final offers are determined by factors including the candidate’s qualifications, internal alignment considerations, district assignment, and geographic location.

United States citizenship or lawful permanent resident alien status with at least three (3) or more years of United States residency from the date of legal entry to the United States is required for this position.

This position has additional screening requirements due to the information accessed while performing the job. These additional screenings would be initiated at the time of offer acceptance and could take up to a couple of months to be completed. You can begin work before the screening is completed; however, continued employment is contingent on acceptable screening results. The areas screened may include education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reference checks.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

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Job Category Economics/Research

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