Federal Housing Finance Agency

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The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), an independent regulatory agency in the executive branch of the federal government, is the safety and soundness and mission regulator of the Federal Home Loan Bank System, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac. Incumbents perform analyses of the programs, policies, and governance of the FHFAs regulated entities, along with developments affecting financial institutions and markets, secondary mortgage market operations, and other related topics to identify significant and emerging risks such as market, interest rate, operational, and credit risks facing the entities. The Division of Federal Home Loan Bank Regulation within the FHFA has an opening for one or more Economists in 2019/2020.

Economists with interests in credit risk modeling, microeconomics, finance, capital markets, housing and mortgage markets, and survey design are encouraged to apply. A Ph.D. in economics or finance is preferred.

Effective candidates must exhibit sound empirical research skills and effective written and oral communication skills. Periodic travel within the U.S. may be required. Salary is dependent on education and experience. Opportunities may involve any or a combination of research, policy, and examination work. FHFA employees enjoy all the standard benefits plus additional agency-specific benefits and competitive salaries not tied to the traditional federal governments General Schedule pay system.

•Separately, please arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to: economistjob@fhfa.gov, with the subject line: “Reference for [add Applicant’s name”].
This vacancy announcement will have bi-weekly cut off-dates until the closing date of this announcement, January 31, 2020. Lists of qualified applicants will be sent to the selecting official after each cut off-date.

Applicants seeking an opportunity to interview at the ASSA annual meeting, January 3 – 5, 2020 in San Diego should follow submission instructions, by December 16, 2019, using the link referenced above.

For more information about the FHFA, visit our website at www.fhfa.gov

US Citizenship required

FHFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer