Consumer Finance Institute – Senior Research Assistant (evergreen)

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Salary grade 10/11; final salary determined by bac...
Hybrid
Undergraduate or graduate degree in quantitative discipline
Two or more years of demonstrated programming skills
Experience using r, stata, or python
The position involves performing advanced statistical and quantitative analyses while developing and managing databases for the Consumer Finance Institute

Job Summary

  • The position involves performing advanced statistical and quantitative analyses while developing and managing databases for the Consumer Finance Institute.
  • Candidates will have opportunities to pursue self-directed research resulting in authored reports under the guidance of senior staff.
  • The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, a pension plan, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

The position involves performing advanced statistical and quantitative analyses while developing and managing databases for the Consumer Finance Institute.

Salary

Salary grade 10/11; Final salary determined by background and experience; Not specified exact figure

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in quantitative discipline
  • Two or more years of demonstrated programming skills
  • Experience using R, Stata, or Python
  • Moderate familiarity with consumer credit and payments literature
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with SQL, Hive, or Postgres
  • Experience with ArcGIS mapping software
  • Knowledge of Hadoop or Spark frameworks
  • Self-driven project management skills
  • Interest in pursuing self-directed research

Key Requirements

  • Degree in economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering, or computer science
  • US citizenship or permanent resident status required for FOMC information access
  • Completion of background investigation and drug testing

Work Rights

Must be US citizen, national, or permanent resident with intent to naturalize

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