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Job Description
Company Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper. The Bank believes in flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also recognizing the necessity of connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Onsite work is an essential function of this position, and you are required to be onsite according to the schedule set by your management. Position Summary You will serve as a director of economic intel and analysis for the Birmingham office of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, reporting to and working closely with the Birmingham Regional Executive and actively collaborating with the Atlanta Fed's Regional Economic Intelligence Network (REIN) team based across the Atlanta Fed's six-state footprint. You will focus on both monetary policy work for the Atlanta Fed district and other responsibilities for the Birmingham office. In the monetary policy space, you will lead and partner with the REIN team to collect and synthesize District-wide economic intelligence from key business and community leaders and engage with senior executives at the Atlanta Fed, including the President, Research Director, and economists, to inform monetary policymaking. For the Birmingham office, you will work with the Birmingham REIN team to engage and cultivate relationships with business and community leaders in Alabama, promote the Bank's public outreach initiatives, and help to lead strategic and special projects within REIN, the Research Division, and the Atlanta Fed. The position is based in the Atlanta Fed's Birmingham office. Some travel, primarily to Atlanta and within Southeast, is expected (about 10-20% of time).
Key Responsibilities District Economic analysis:
Lead and coordinate efforts to translate qualitative economic data and trends into written and visually compelling insights, narratives and Beige Book summaries for internal and external audiences.
Informing policymaking:
Synthesize and communicate regional, qualitative economic intelligence to inform the Atlanta Fed's assessment of the economy and monetary policy deliberations.
Technology integration:
Assist in identifying and implementing the strategic use of technology, including GenAI, into economic analysis and synthesis. Birmingham office
Relationships:
Work with Birmingham team to identify and develop relationships with a diverse portfolio of key business, community, academic, and state and local government leaders as part of REIN outreach efforts.
Outreach:
Develop and occasionally deliver presentations and conduct select interviews with business and community leaders. Support engagement of senior Fed leaders on visits to Alabama. Board of directors and advisory council: Work with Birmingham Regional Executive and REIN team to recruit and develop the Birmingham Branch Board of Directors, as well as local and District-wide Advisory Councils. Education Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred or equivalent experience in economics or related field such as business, finance, or public policy. Experience Ideal candidate will have a minimum of five to eight years of work experience. Knowledge Areas/Technical Skills Strong understanding of macroeconomics and business principles Deep experience with economic analysis, particularly qualitative analysis Preference for experience with integrating generative AI, data visualizations and/or other technology tools into analytical frameworks Excellent written and verbal communication skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot) proficiency Our total rewards program offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career: Comprehensive healthcare options (Medical, Dental, and Vision) 401K match, and a fully funded pension plan Paid vacation and holidays; flexible work environment Generously subsidized public transportation Annual tuition reimbursement Professional development programs, training and conferences And more… This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, rush jobs, change in workload or technological developments). The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer. Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Economics/Research Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America) The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences. Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels. Privacy Notice
OUR BANK
has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.
OUR PEOPLE
are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.
Why Our People Choose Us:
Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You'll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful We hope that you will be our future colleague. Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels. Please check back later for more information on available job opportunities.
