JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
American Bankers Association
Position Title/Short Description
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: G2 -- Financial Institutions and Services
Salary Range: $168,536.00 - $235,977.00 - $303,419.00
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The Economist conducts economic analysis on issues about specific products as well as systemic issues related to banking and the financial system. The Economist researches trends, access, costs, competition, and emerging topics related to the industry. This role collaborates across teams to study these developments.
The Economist will keep abreast of current industry practices, global standards, regulations, and research, communicating these developments to ABA members and the public. This role acts as an advisor to the Chief Economist and has high visibility with bankers, policymakers, the media, and the public.
Position Requirements:
• Master’s OR Ph.D. in economics, finance, public policy, or a related field required
• 10–12+ years of economics experience related to financial services practice, research or policy experience required
• Managerial/leadership experience preferred but not required
• Extensive knowledge of financial services practices and regulations
• Effective communications skills, both oral and written
• Excellent presentation skills
• Advanced analytical capabilities and experience
• Strategic and lateral thinker, able to envisage impact of economic developments across businesses and policy areas and work with stakeholders to develop a strategy to embed into actionable deliverables
• Ability to explain economic concepts to non-expert audiences
• Ability to travel (<20%)
Application Requirements:
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