Capital Markets Trading Analyst

About this role

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New York

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the NY Fed, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission. 

Our Unique Work:        

The Markets Group of   NY Fed   implements monetary policy on behalf of the Federal Reserve System, executes lender of last resort operations for depository institutions in the   Fed’s   Second District, provides payments and custody services to foreign central banks, and acts as fiscal agent for the U.S. Treasury.   

As part of these responsibilities, the mission of the   trading desk   in the Markets Group is to:  

• Implement domestic open market and foreign currency operations in a manner that is consistent with directives   of the Federal Open Market Committee .  

• Monitor and analyze global financial markets to inform the formulation and implementation of monetary policy.  

• Produce New York Fed Reference Rates   using transactional data .  

• Provide capital markets-related   transaction   services   on behalf of   the U.S. Treasury.  

• Conduct financial market transactions   on behalf of foreign and international monetary authorities (FIMA).  

How  You’ll  Make an Impact as a  Capital Markets Trading Analyst:    

Your work will involve the maintenance and analysis of financial markets and transactional data ,   supporting   the conduct of   financial market   operations   to implement mo netary policy   and   act as fiscal   agent for the US Treasury,   and market monitoring and analysis. More specifically, you will:  

• Maintain, improve, and build a variety of critical datasets and tools that support   monetary policy operations and   fiscal agent   activ ities ;  

• Develop an understanding of   a variety of   relevant   data sources, such as   TRACE   trade data , and others . Work toward integrating those data sources   and generating analysis to support the team’s daily activities . This may include integrating data into dashboards or using other   visualization   tools;  

• Support and conduct the planning and execution of   monetary policy   operations ( i.e.   purchases   and sales of Treasuries , repos, reverse repos )   and/or   fiscal agen t   transactions   ( i .e.   Treasury   debt auctions):  

• Analyze and report on developments in   financial markets   as   they   relate to   monetary   and fiscal   policy ;  

• Assist   senior staff members with ad-hoc projects related to policy, operations, market   analysis   and data analysis

The Unique Skill Sets  We’re  Looking For:      

• Demonstrated interest in   financial markets and monetary policy including the ability to discuss the basic functions of the Federal Reserve  

• Full-time workplace e xperience   handling   and manipulating   complex data sets

• Experience with Microsoft excel (can perform complex functions)

• Familiarity   with data analysis   or visualization tools such   as : Tableau /Power BI , SQL, Python,   R,   and/or Bloombe r g  

• F amiliarity with AI capabilities and productivity tools which could be   leveraged   t o  optimize  operational and analytical processes and products  

• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills  

Other Things to Know:     

Salary Range: NY: $ 100700- $124600 Chicago: $ 88600- $109700

We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary 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. Whether  you’re  stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.        

    How We’ll Support You:    Our programs and benefits are designed to support you through all your life stages:

• Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities

• Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more

• Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center

• Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

    Our Culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors — By working with us,  you’ll  have the opportunity to develop and  demonstrate  your ability to Communicate   Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success and set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career.  Learn more.        

Apply now if  you’re  ready to join us in strengthening the U.S. economy together. Want to consider our other opportunities?  Click here  to see all our open roles.    

  The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person.  Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.      

We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at ny.leaves@ny.frb.org and we’ll be glad to help. Please note, this is a dedicated e-mail box designed exclusively to assist applications with accommodation requests in relation to our recruiting process. All other inquires

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