The board
- Hours
- Full time
- Where
- Kansas City, MO
- Posted
- Sep 2
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City
When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems. We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.
The Economic Research Department at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is recruiting for the full-time position of Payments Research Associate (RA). The Department conducts innovative analysis and research on a variety of topics, including applied microeconomics, consumer finance, payments, macroeconomics, monetary policy, international trade, and regional economics, among others. The Department has an opening for an RA to start in fall/winter 2026.
What you'd do
- Working with PhD economists on policy briefings and academic research projects.
- Analyzing data and creating charts from large transaction-level datasets and national surveys, including payment network and settlement data, consumer credit panels, and household survey microdata.
- Participating in econometric or theoretical research, writing for Bank publications, and delivering speeches to civic and educational groups.
- Please attach a resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript copy. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- We will review applications on a rolling basis, so applying early is recommended.
- Applications will be pre-screened prior to interview selections. You will receive notification if you have been selected for a virtual interview.
- Please apply before November 1, 2026 to be considered for a fall/winter 2026 (start date is flexible).
- On-site, full-time with 5 days per month remote work flexibility
- Location: Kansas City, MO
- $59,000 - 76,300 / Research Associate I
What they want
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics or a closely related field such as statistics, mathematics, or computer science.
- Coursework or experience in economics required; coursework or experience in econometrics, mathematics, statistics, and computer science highly desirable.
- Proficiency in programming languages and statistical software packages such as Stata, R, Python, or Matlab highly desirable.
- Strong academic record and experience with empirical research and data analysis highly desirable.
About Federal Reserve
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- Starts
- 2026-08-31