Senior Policy Advisor

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Philadelphia, PA - USA

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Posted on: Yesterday
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia (the Philadelphia Fed) is one of 12 regional Reserve Banks that together with the Board of Governors in Washington D.C. comprise the Federal Reserve System (System). Founded by Congress in 1913 the Federal Reserve System serves as the central bank of the United States. The Philadelphia Fed (3rd District) serves eastern and central Pennsylvania southern New Jersey and Delaware. Its mission is to formulate and implement monetary policy supervise banks bank holding companies savings and loan holding companies provide financial services to depository institutions and the federal government and promote consumer protection and community development.



The Philadelphia Feds Research Department (Department) plays an important role within the System and has a long-standing reputation as a thought leader innovator and influencer of monetary policy informed by distinguished research insights and analysis. The Department conducts research on a wide range of economic topics (macroeconomics labor finance banking and regional) produces analysis used in regional and national policy discussions and conducts surveys to get timely pulse readings of the economy including the Manufacturing Business Outlook Survey and the Survey of Professional Forecasters (which is the oldest quarterly survey of macroeconomic forecasts in the United States). It serves as a System leader in data analytics and governance and highperformance computing. The Consumer Finance Institute (CFI) an innovative and unique cross-disciplinary team sits within the Department polio and analyzes how people earn spend save and invest as well as how credit markets and payment systems affect the economy. Financial Statistics which gathers and disseminates information from financial institutions is also part of the Department portfolio.

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The Senior Policy Advisor serves as an economic advisor to the President and Chief Executive Officer (Bank President) of the Philadelphia Fed. The Advisor will be part of the Research Department leadership with a primary responsibility to create and refine the process to deliver timely and relevant analysis and insights on economic and financial developments for the Bank President in their role as a member of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). They will drive economic policy discussions that meet the needs of the Bank President and Bank economists by identifying critical topics matching topics to experts from across the Bank mentoring team members and providing feedback on memos and briefings convening experts and facilitating briefings. As a member of the department leadership team the Advisor works collaboratively to manage multiple deliverables under evolving addition the Advisor may prepare presentations and updates for senior leadership and the Banks Board of Directors.

To succeed in this rolethe ideal candidatemust haveexceptional analytical and critical-thinking capabilities with the ability to assimilatenew information interpret complex economic and financialdevelopments and research and produce rigorous highquality analysis. They mustdemonstrateexpertiseinmonetary policy andeconomicssupported by advanced theoretical and quantitative skillsand be recognized for their professional contributions.They must be able to deliver constructive feedback and work effectively with colleagues with a range ofexpertise.Strong communicationskills both written and oral are essential for effectively briefing senior leadership crafting clear perspectives on monetary policy and engaging with stakeholders across the Federal Reserve System. The candidate must also be adept at building relationshipsconveningsubjectmatter expertsfacilitatingpolicy discussions and driving consensus. Success in the role further requires excellent organizational skills to manage evolving priorities lead multiple complex projects and consistently delivertimely highquality outputs in support of the BankPresidentandtheResearch Department.


The salary range for this position is: $249500- $383900. Final salary and offer will bedeterminedby the applicants backgroundexperienceand skills as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.


Key Responsibilities
The scope of the role includes but is not limited to:

Policy&Advisory Responsibilities

  • Identifyconvene andfacilitatepolicy discussionsacrossmultiple disciplines ofinternal and external experts.This includesassuming a lead rolein designing and contributing to the process forpreparingfor FOMC meetingsthat meet the needs of the Bank President.

  • Support the Bank Presidents speechdevelopmentand related briefing materials.

  • Lead advanced researchand policyprojects on monetary financial and economic topics.

Coach and Mentor

  • Mentor andsupport thedevelopment ofcolleaguesthrough coachingandproviding actionable feedback to strengthen policy analysisandbriefingskills and to realize synergies between research and policy.

Enterprise / System Engagement

  • Brief theBanksBoard of Directors on monetary financial and regional economic issues.

  • Engage regularly with Federal Reserve System counterparts to stay current on policy issues.

Communication Responsibilities

  • Contribute to or produce research papers; review others work.

  • Engage in public educational or speaking activities on behalf of the Bank.

  • Build relationships with colleagues that result in positive outcomes.

Project & Priority Management

  • Lead multiple projects simultaneously delivering highquality results under shifting priorities.


Education and Experience:

  • PhDand a minimum of7years ofdemonstratedexperiencewithinthe field ofmonetary policyeconomicsorfinance.

  • Extensive experience in economic research and policy analysisthrough publications and engagements.

  • Familiarity with relevant economic institutions and available data sources.

  • Strongwritten and verbal communication skills.


Knowledge and Skills:

  • Strong analytical and critical thinking including ability to assimilate complex information.

  • Demonstratedexpertisein advanced theoretical and quantitative economic/financial methods.

  • Ability to build consensus with diverse stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational skills to manage evolving priorities and tight deadlines.


Other Requirements

  • Maintain a full-time onsite presence at the Philadelphia Fed.

  • Willingness to travelas needed.


Ethics Considerations and Prohibited Activities

Employees of the Philadelphia Fedare held to the highest standards ofintegrity impartiality and public trust. Tomaintainconfidence in the Federal Reserve System allemployees mustcomply withfederal statutes prohibiting financial conflicts of interest and senior officialsare subject toadditionalrestrictions.

ThePolicy Advisoris subject to the Federal Reserve BoardsInvestment and Trading Policy for FOMC Officials. These rules prohibit certain investments includingindividual equities corporate or municipal bonds asset-backed securities agency debt and derivatives.

ThePolicy Advisormust:

  • Provide 45 daysadvance notice and obtain prior approval for securities transactions.

  • Hold investments for at least one year.

  • Refrain from trading during FOMC blackout periods or periods of financial market stress.

  • Disclose financial transactions.

These restrictions also apply to thePolicy Advisorsspouse and dependent addition the BanksCodeof Conduct prohibits outside activities that conflict with official duties (e.g. serving as a director of a publiccompany) and certain partisan political activities.

Candidates should review the following to ensure compliance:

  • Be in full compliance and adhere to all restrictions on standalone investments includingretirement accounts from private employers.

  • Divest any investments that aredeemedimpermissible.

  • Advise if they own any cryptocurrencies


We offer a great benefits package that features:

  • Medical Dental and Vision Insurance

  • 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match

  • Employer-funded Pension Plan

  • Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays

  • Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

  • Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Parental Leave

  • Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center

  • Additional Benefits Discounts and More

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    Background investigations and drug testing arefor all new hires as a condition of employment after the job offer is made.Due to the nature of theinformationyou will have access to we require that you also complete a more in-depth enhanced background screening. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.

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    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended tobean exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to bean accuratereflection of this position management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.

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    Full time

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    Regular

    Job Exempt (Yes / No)

    Yes

    Job Category

    Economics/Research Family Group

    Work Shift

    First (United States of America)

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