Research Assistant

(Policy) Research Assistant:

Financial services consulting firm seeks detail-oriented self-starter for its bank regulatory and legislative analytical services. Candidates should be able to utilize quantitative and qualitative research methods and analytical skills to assist senior staff in preparing both high-level and in-depth reports assessing regulatory, legislative, and political developments across a wide range of banking and financial services issues. A college degree is a must, and candidates must have excellent writing and analytical skills as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Please send resume and salary requirements to: fedfin_admin@fedfin.com.

About Us:

Federal Financial Analytics: A proprietary think-tank for its clients, we review critical federal and global policy developments in banking, asset management, and mortgage finance, analyzes them in great depth, and then advises clients on whether what they want can be made to work for them, within the policy environment and for the financial system. (www.fedfin.com)

Responsibilities

• Track financial services policy developments in Congress and at relevant Federal regulatory agencies
• Assist in preparation of client-facing analyses, reports, and papers assessing regulatory and legislative developments and associated impacts
• Monitor Congressional hearings and Agency meetings and prepare reports summarizing these
• Gather accurate, credible information and analyze data from public sources
• Conduct literature/document reviews and present findings to senior staff
• Assist in preparation of Managing Partner’s articles and op-eds published in major outlets (e.g., New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Bloomberg, American Banker)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree (required), preferably in finance, economics, political science, public policy or related field.
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Advanced qualitative and quantitative data analysis abilities
• Understanding of banking operations, and financial regulatory frameworks
• Ability to perform under pressure, meet time-sensitive deadlines, prioritize, and multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Knowledge of Congressional/regulatory processes and procedure
• Strong research skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Previous Capitol Hill, banking agency, or similar experience preferred

Benefits:

• Full health benefits: Medical, Vision, and Dental (employer-paid)
• Up to two weeks paid time off (PTO)
• Up to five days paid sick leaves
• Paid federal holidays
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Remote work

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have understanding of banking operations, and financial regulatory frameworks? Explain.
• Do you have previous experience, such as an internship, with a congressional office, a federal banking agency, or a related think tank? Explain.
• Do you have understanding of the legislative and regulatory processes? Explain.

Work Location: Remote