Economist

About the role

Economists at the New York Fed provide analytic support for the Bank’s core missions and engage in scholarly research on a broad range of topics. They contribute to the formulation and implementation of monetary policy, the supervision of financial institutions, the smooth operations of the payments system, the analysis of the impact of policies on consumers and communities, and the way in which the financial system supports economic growth. Areas of research include financial intermediation, monetary policy, household and public policy, and financial stability.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scholarly research for publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Provide rigorous analysis of policy issues related to the Bank’s mandate using advanced modeling and econometric techniques.
• Contribute analytical work and prepare technical memoranda and briefings for senior bank leaders in support of policy decisions.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts on model development, forecasts, and analysis.
• Engage in outreach to the academic and official sector research communities through participation in seminars, conferences, and technical working groups.
• Perform in accord with the Bank’s touchstone behaviors: Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership.

Requirements

• PhD in Economics, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Interests, expertise, and proficiency in macro/monetary, labor economics, econometrics/time series analysis, asset pricing, and real estate are especially welcome.
• Candidates will be considered for economist roles at different levels based on their experience, skills, and research background.

Fields of interest (please indicate in your cover letter and/or application):

• C – Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
• D – Microeconomics
• E – Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics
• F – International Economics
• G – Financial Economics
• H – Public Economics
• J – Labor and Demographic Economics
• L – Industrial Organization
• R – Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics

Benefits

• Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match
• Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental, and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)
• Subsidized Public Transportation Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center

Pay

Salary Range: $170,000 - $280,000. This 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.

Application Deadline: November 1, 2026

This is a full-time, regular, exempt position based onsite with the ability to work flexibly from time to time.