Posted 4/27/09
FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF BOSTON
Boston, MA
Financial Economist/Senior Financial Economist Opening
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is seeking an entry-
level or a senior-level economist. There is a preference
for candidates interested in one or more of the following
areas: financial institutions, financial markets and
products, risk management, and banking. Individuals are
expected to have demonstrated empirical interests, together
with a solid background in statistics, econometrics, and/or
computational methods. However, all qualified applicants
will be considered. Applications will be accepted until the
position has been filled.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The open position is in the Risk and Policy Analysis Unit
(formerly known as the Quantitative Analysis Unit) of the
Bank Supervision Department. Primary responsibilities
include producing policy-oriented research for publication
in refereed journals, advising senior management on policy
issues related to the regulation of financial institutions
and financial markets, and participating in risk
assessments and supervision at large financial
institutions. The job also involves a considerable amount
of travel.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Requirements include a Ph.D. in economics, finance, or a
related field; demonstrated research capability; and strong
written and oral communication skills. Senior-level
candidates should have a significant amount of relevant
industry experience and/or an established research record
as demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Salary and level of position will be commensurate with
background and experience. Due to hiring restrictions, we
ask that the applicant disclose his/her citizenship and
resident/visa status when applying for the position.
To learn more about the unit, please visit:
http://www.bos.frb.org/bankinfo/qau/index.htm
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, send a letter or email of application with
"(Senior) Financial Economist" in the subject line, a cover
letter, curriculum vitae, sample of research papers, and
letters of reference to:
CONTACT: Patrick de Fontnouvelle
Vice President
Risk and Policy Analysis Unit
SRC Department
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
600 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Email: MAILTO:S&RQAU.BOS@bos.frb.org