Federal Reserve Bank of ChicagoLeads research and analysis on uniquely complex topics associated with securities and derivatives, financial markets trading, and technology with an emphasis on systemic risk. The incumbent possesses in-depth subject matter expertise and leads large-scale division projects, builds relationships with highly informed, technically skilled internal and external stakeholders, and lends knowledge to presentations for broad audiences.
The level of work is considered expert level and the incumbent works as an advisor under minimal supervision with broad latitude in a complex environment. This is an individual contributor role that does not have direct reports; may assign work, provide work direction to others, and mentor junior staff.
Your Responsibilities
Recognized by peers as expert in the market infrastructures
Strategically analyzes developments in securities and derivatives trading, with an emphasis on high-speed trading, algorithmic trading, technology, and regulatory changes that impact trading and markets and/or developments in domestic and international payment systems to arrive at sound, supportable conclusions and anticipate future developments
Prepares and delivers persuasive presentations regarding financial markets and payments system issues for various audiences
Serves as point of contact with representatives of financial markets trading and technology and/or representatives of payments industry firms
Leads on policy issues relating to domestic and international financial markets, maintaining awareness of current and emerging developments within the financial landscape and regulatory climate and providing strategic advice accordingly
Participates and presents at the policy group and industry meetings
Prepares papers, reports, and detailed articles of industry studies, policy memoranda and other internal and external communications
Your Background:
Expert analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent written communication, presentation and editing skills
Excellent people and project management skills
Expert knowledge of domestic and global financial markets and payments economic, legal, and operational frameworks, as well as expert knowledge of financial markets and payments industry participants and roles
Demonstrated interpersonal skills to interact with peers, stakeholders and senior management in professional, collegial manner
Domestic / international travel approximately up to 10%
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
7 years of related experience
Our benefits
Comprehensive benefits package include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, 401k savings plan, retirement plan, paid time off, transit benefit, onsite gym and subsidized cafeteria.
Requirements
Travel approximately up to 10%
This 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 not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position and sponsorship for a work visa, and subsequently for permanent residence, if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo applicable background checks and comply with all applicable information handling rules, and all non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship.
As a condition of employment, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago employees must comply with the Bank’s ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics official if necessary.
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 can take approximately two months to be completed. The screening covers areas such as education/employment verification, criminal history, credit history, and reaches out to your references and people that know you well.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago supports a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees and stakeholders are respected, treated fairly, and given equal opportunities to perform to their fullest potential. By valuing diverse experiences, styles, approaches and ideas, we can achieve our goals, serve our stakeholders and become a higher-performing organization
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Economics/Research
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
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