Vice President - International Group

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

We are dedicated to serving the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy for all. These efforts take a team of dedicated individuals doing many different jobs. Together we’re creating a workplace where talented people can thrive, and we welcome your unique background and perspective to help present the best possible solutions for our partners.

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The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas:

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Dallas Fed) promotes a strong financial system and healthy economy in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District, which includes Texas, northern Louisiana, and southern New Mexico. Through our offices in Dallas, El Paso, Houston, San Antonio, and our team of 1300 employees, we work for and with the people of our district to build a strong and inclusive economy. The Dallas Fed works within the Federal Reserve System and with other public and private sector institutions to foster the safety, soundness and vitality of the United States economy and financial system.

We are one of 12 Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., constitute the nation’s central bank. We are part of the Federal Reserve System, which was established by Congress in 1913. Our mission is to serve the interests of the American public by informing and influencing our nation’s monetary policy, fostering financial stability, and delivering quality services to the United States government and the financial institutions in our region. Although established by Congress we are independent of government.

The Dallas Fed’s responsibilities are wide-ranging. We actively work with government, the financial industry and community to conduct economic research and gather perspectives from our region to bring to national conversations about monetary policy; ensure our banking system is safe, accessible, and secure; help maintain a reliable supply of cash and support digital payment; and ensure that all people in our district have opportunities to build a bright economic future. Our success depends on actively connecting with the people and communities we serve.

Major Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Vice President & Associate Director of Research, the Assistant Vice President / Vice President – International Group is responsible for leading a team of PhD economists that that conducts cutting-edge research on issues related to international trade, international finance, open economy macroeconomics, and related fields to help inform monetary and financial policy. They will serve as an experienced thought-leader with an excellent grasp of the tools of international economics and related fields to ensure that the Bank is at the cutting edge of peer-reviewed research in these areas and drives the policy debate. The officer will drive and inform the international economics research agenda for the Bank and ensure that the International Group contributes to the Bank’s strategic priorities around Building on Our Region’s Strengths (especially as they pertain to global engagement and expertise) and Grow Thought Leadership. The officer will facilitate executive-level briefings for the Bank on a range of topics related to policy-relevant themes, working in collaboration with Bank and System colleagues in Research, Banking Supervision, and other functions.

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

• Works with other Bank leaders to set the strategic direction of the analytical agenda for international research within the Bank. Oversees the development of thematic analysis each Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) cycle for the president and senior leadership team relating to the international economy.
• Prepares FOMC-related presentation materials and leads and actively contributes to discussions on international economic developments with the president and senior leadership team, drawing out relevant implications for policy and facilitating constructive, inclusive dialogue across the Bank. Ensures the president has effective briefing materials and is well versed in international issues and research.
• Works closely with Bank and System colleagues in Research, Banking Supervision, and other functions, leveraging research and policy experience to produce high-quality, policy-relevant analysis that connects international economic and financial developments to monetary policy transmission, financial stability, and the macroeconomy.
• Acts as a coach and mentor, effectively leading the International Group and building collaborative relationships across organizational lines while sharing knowledge of analytical tools, frameworks, and theory. Provides and defends counterpoints and respectfully critiques peer analysis to deliver rigorous, comprehensive analysis of c