The diverse responsibilities of the divisions require people with varied skills and interests. At the entry level, new Ph.D.s should have a strong grounding in economic theory and quantitative methods; specialized course work or research in an area closely related to the divisions’ areas of activity is desirable. Enthusiasm about applying one’s knowledge to real-world issues and an ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing are important, as are personal energy, initiative, and collegiality.
The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System has openings for Economists. Responsibilities for these positions include analysis and forecasting of developments in the domestic and international economies and financial markets, analysis of options for regulatory decisions, development and maintenance of relevant economic data, and conducting long-range research aimed at improving the theoretical and quantitative analysis used at the Board and by the economics profession generally. Candidates currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Economics, Finance or a related field must be nearing the completion of their dissertation. All other candidates must have a Ph.D. in Economics, Finance or a related field. Demonstrated interest or experience in macroeconomics, monetary economics, monetary policy, financial economics, international finance, or econometrics, as evidenced by research papers and/or thesis topics in these areas, is required. Candidates must possess strong analytical ability and excellent oral and written communications skills.
All positions are located in Washington, D.C. To apply, e-mail a curriculum vita and one recent research paper, and arrange for three letters of reference to be sent by e-mail to BOGrecruitment.economists@frb.gov.
