Capital Markets Trading Associate

Federal Reserve Board

. Monitor and analyze FX markets, liquidity and market structure, and broader global market developments .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $105,700 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in analyzing foreign exchange markets and global financial developments, with strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Capable of producing high-quality written analysis and effectively communicating insights to stakeholders.

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Foreign Exchange Market AnalysisAnalytical Tools and Statistical TechniquesFinancial Market StructureMonetary Policy ImplementationEffective Communication with Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Analytical ThinkingCritical ThinkingForeign Exchange TradingRisk Management ProtocolsFinancial Market Transactions

Soft Skills

Self-Starting MindsetEffective CommunicationCollaboration with Market Participants

Industry Keywords

Global Macro DevelopmentsFinancial Market DevelopmentsU.S. Treasury Fiscal AgentConfidential Supervisory InformationFederal Open Market Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor and analyze FX markets, liquidity and market structure, and broader global market developments
Engage with market participants to obtain context for price movements
Integrate insights from FX price action analysis and outreach to market contacts to identify relevant themes
Produce detailed, high-quality written analysis and present oral briefings to stakeholders
Execute foreign exchange trading activities and operations for customers, including FX intervention on behalf of U.S. monetary authorities, in accordance with risk management protocols
Participate in ad-hoc projects related to foreign exchange markets, broader global financial market developments, and/or trading operations
Implement monetary policy and act as fiscal agent for the U.S. Treasury
Conduct financial market transactions on behalf of foreign and international monetary authorities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Prior coursework in economics, finance, public policy, or a related field
Deep interest in foreign exchange markets, global macro and/or financial market developments
Successful experience applying analytical and critical thinking skills to complex topics in financial markets and strategy, financial market structure, international macroeconomics, and/or monetary policy
Demonstrated ability to work independently with a self-starting mindset
Ability to communicate authentically and effectively with different audiences across the organization and with senior stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
Experience with analytical tools, statistical techniques, and frameworks relevant to understanding foreign exchange market and global macro and financial market developments
Experience trading foreign exchange is a plus
Some domestic and international travel required
Access to confidential supervisory information and/or Federal Open Market Committee information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants
Authorized non-U.S. citizens must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a lawful permanent resident and thereafter a U.S. citizen when eligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Educational assistance
Career development tools and stretch opportunities
Parental leave
Adoption assistance
Back-up dependent and elder care
College planning resources
Comprehensive insurance plans
Leave policies
Onsite Health & Wellness Center
Onsite Fitness Center
Pension plan
401(k) with generous match
Financial planning resources
Subsidized public transportation program
Flexible work from time to time