Research Associate - Economics and Finance

Join the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco as a Research Associate

Are you a motivated college graduate looking for a chance to make a difference? The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is hiring Research Associates to join our Economic Research team. We welcome applications for multiple positions that start in the summer of 2025.

About the Role

As a Research Associate, you will use your analytical and computer programming skills in the areas of economics, finance, and statistics to support academic research and monetary policy work by staff economists. You will have the opportunity to conduct research with multiple staff economists across all sections, providing exposure to different areas of economics and a wide range of methods.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting quantitative data analyses
• Preparing supporting policy and educational outreach materials
• Managing financial and economic databases
• Co-authoring San Francisco Fed Economic Letters with staff economists

This position requires a two-year commitment and is ideal for those considering graduate studies, particularly in economics or finance. Since 2020, our Research Associates have joined PhD programs at prestigious institutions such as MIT, Princeton, Stanford, and others.

What We're Looking For

• Superior academic record with at least a B.A., B.S., or B.E. that includes a strong quantitative background in econometrics, statistics, math, and/or computer programming.
• A demonstrated interest in economics or finance.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Experience with R, Stata, MATLAB, or Python; other computer programming experience is a plus.
• Previous work experience as a Research Assistant is also a plus, but not necessary.

Additional Information

This position requires access to confidential FOMC and/or supervisory information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in 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. Individuals who need immigration sponsorship now or in the future are not eligible for this position.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account
• Backup Child Care Program
• Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Family Care Leave
• Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays
• Pet Insurance
• Matching 401(k) and Retirement/Pension

How to Apply

Applications must include the following to be considered:

• A cover letter
• A resume
• An undergraduate transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
• A writing sample (optional)
• At least one letter of recommendation, sent directly to SF.ER.RARecruiting@sf.frb.org.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and keep the position open until all roles are filled.

Join us in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area and become part of a large, dynamic cohort of Research Associates who share and cultivate an environment of support, teamwork, and collegiality.