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Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago · 13 hours ago

Research Assistant

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$75K/yr - $75K/yr

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant to support academic research and policy work by staff economists. The role involves conducting statistical analyses, managing data, and collaborating with economists on various research projects.

BankingFinanceFinancial Services

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct statistical and economic analyses of current macroeconomic, microeconomic, financial, and regional data, and provides support for the economists in their academic research and policy work

Support the economists in their basic and applied research by following instructions to perform tasks including collecting data, conducting moderately complex statistical analysis, writing code for model estimation, and organizing the presentation of results

Prepare a variety of charts, tables, and descriptive text for department management or other staff economists to use in their briefings of the President and the Board of Directors

Collaborate with economists at all stages of the research process – from literature reviews and data analyses to regressions and presentations of results [on some occasions, efforts will be substantial enough to lead to jointly authored articles with economists]

Recommend, initiates, plans, and executes research projects under the guidance of manager and department researchers

Perform other duties, as requested

Qualification

EconomicsStatisticsData AnalysisProgramming RProgramming PythonMathematicsQuantitative ResearchAnalytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (at minimum) with a strong quantitative background (econometrics, statistics, advanced calculus, or computer programming)

Evidence of aptitude for quantitative and analytical skills

Exposure to and experience using data/programming languages

Demonstrated interest in economics

Knowledge of and experience applying economic theory and quantitative analysis techniques under the supervision of researchers

Ability to use PC standard and statistical programs, such as but not limited to R, Python, STATA, MATLAB, ArcGIS, etc. to organize data and to perform advanced statistical and econometric analyses

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and planning skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future