Senior Research Economist and Research Principal

A PhD or equivalent experience in economics, finance, accounting, or related disciplines with evidence of a strong interest in financial stability research and specialties in macroeconomics, systemic risk in the financial system, banking and regulation, and financial market microstructure are required. Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as U.S. citizenship, are required. Also required is two / three years of experience conducting economic analysis for papers and reports intended for publication, understanding financial system risks, or generating mathematical or statistical models that assess the impact of financial system developments on the economy. Expertise in economic analysis is also required for papers and reports, as evidenced by publications, presentations, and other writings. Experience working with econometric software and large data sets and developing questions for papers and reports is preferred.

Salaries and benefits are competitive with similar positions at federal regulatory agencies covered by FIRREA.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
• Application Instructions Below

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To indicate interest in a virtual meeting, send an email describing your interest in and experience with financial stability research and the OFR and desired start date, a CV, a job market paper or other research publication in the relevant fields, and three letters of reference to OFRResearchJobs@ofr.treasury.gov. The subject line of your email should read: your last name, first name, ASSA 2025 Senior. For example, the subject line for John Smith would read, “Smith, John ASSA 2025 Senior.”

To be considered further for the position, interested applicants must apply through the USAJobs.gov job posting at https://www.usajobs.gov/job/810113000, and https://www.usajobs.gov/job/817600400. Applicants must explain clearly in their resume how they have acquired at least one year of work experience in PhD research or other work, conducting economic analysis for papers and reports intended for publication, understanding financial system risks, or generating mathematical or statistical models that assess the impact of financial system developments on the economy, under the supervision of a manager or senior colleague. Materials should be submitted by December 1, 2024, as directed above.

The U.S. Treasury Department is an equal opportunity employer.

The Office of Financial Research (OFR) anticipates staff openings in its Research and Analysis Center in 2025 for senior and principal research economists with a strong interest in issues related to financial stability and specialties in macroeconomics, systemic risk in the financial system, banking, and regulation, financial market microstructure, and financial risks related to private credit, cybersecurity, and digital assets.

The OFR is responsible for promoting financial stability by supporting the Financial Stability Oversight Council (Council). Toward that end, the Research and Analysis Center monitors and reports on risks to financial stability analyzes the impact of financial policies and regulations, conducts essential research on financial stability issues, develops tools to monitor financial institutions and markets, addresses data gaps, and promotes best practices in financial risk management. The Research and Analysis Center offers a unique opportunity to expand understanding of financial stability for the benefit of the public and policymakers using a mix of financial data unavailable elsewhere. Research output includes, among other things, briefings and analysis for the Council and its member agencies, data monitoring products, contributions to policy development and analysis, and research papers for peer-reviewed professional journals. For examples of OFR monitoring tools, reports on financial stability risks, and published research, please visit https://www.financialresearch.gov/.