Federal Reserve Bank

Capital Markets Trading Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank$100K — $124K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Interest in financial markets and monetary policy; familiarity with Federal Reserve functions
  • Experience with complex data manipulation
  • Proficiency in advanced Microsoft Excel functions
  • Familiarity with data analysis or visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, SQL, Python, R, Bloomberg)
  • Knowledge of AI capabilities for operational optimization
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and enhance datasets and tools for monetary policy and fiscal agent activities
  • Develop understanding of relevant data sources and integrate them for analysis
  • Plan and execute monetary policy operations and fiscal agent transactions
  • Analyze financial market developments regarding policy implications
  • Assist senior staff with ad-hoc projects related to policy and data analysis

Benefits

  • Educational assistance and career development resources
  • Parental leave and adoption support services
  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness services
  • Generous pension plan and 401(k) match
  • Subsidized transportation programs
Full Job Description

HowYoullMake an Impact as aCapital Markets Trading Analyst:

Your work will involve the maintenance and analysis of financial markets and transactional data,supportingthe conduct offinancial marketoperationsto implement monetary policyandact as fiscalagent for the US Treasury,and market monitoring and analysis. More specifically, you will:

  • Maintain, improve, and build a variety of critical datasets and tools that supportmonetary policy operations andfiscal agentactivities;

  • Develop an understanding ofa variety ofrelevantdata sources, such asTRACEtrade data, and others. Work toward integrating those data sourcesand generating analysis to support the teams daily activities. This may include integrating data into dashboards or using othervisualizationtools;

  • Support and conduct the planning and execution ofmonetary policyoperations (i.e.purchasesand sales of Treasuries, repos, reverse repos)and/orfiscal agenttransactions(i.e.Treasurydebt auctions):

  • Analyze and report on developments infinancial marketsastheyrelate tomonetaryand fiscalpolicy;

  • Assistsenior staff members with ad-hoc projects related to policy, operations, marketanalysisand data analysis

The Unique Skill SetsWereLooking For:

  • Demonstrated interest infinancial markets and monetary policy including the ability to discuss the basic functions of the Federal Reserve

  • Full-time workplace experiencehandlingand manipulatingcomplex data sets

  • Experience with Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions)

  • Familiaritywith data analysisor visualization tools suchas: Tableau/Power BI, SQL, Python,R,and/or Bloomberg

  • Familiarity with AI capabilities and productivitytools which could beleveragedtooptimizeoperational and analytical processes and products

  • Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills

Other Things to Know:

Salary Range:

NY: $100700- $124600

Chicago: $88600- $109700

We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whetheryourestretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

HowWellSupport You:

Our programs and benefits are designed to support you through all your life stages:

  • Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities

  • Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more

  • Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center

  • Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)No

Job CategoryMarkets Family Group

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

About Federal Reserve Bank

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