Careers in Specialized Departments

Audit

The Audit department evaluates the adequacy of the St. Louis Fed’s systems of internal control, the extent of compliance with established procedures and regulations, and the effectiveness of our operations. This department is primarily staffed with auditors at all levels.

Community Development

Community Development staff work at the local, regional and national level to promote the economic resilience and mobility of low- and moderate-income and underserved individuals and communities. They accomplish their work in many ways, including: conducting research and identifying emerging issues; developing resources and sharing ideas; and fostering collaboration and building partnerships. The department also includes the Institute for Economic Equity. Typical positions include policy analysts, data scientists and outreach specialists.

External Engagement & Corporate Communications

External Engagement & Corporate Communications is responsible for the St. Louis Fed’s internal and external communications strategy. The division produces and distributes publications for employees, bankers, scholars and other audiences; oversees and provides content, multimedia and programming services for internal and external websites; and administers the public relations, marketing, district outreach and government affairs programs. Typical positions include media relations specialists, web content strategists, editors, graphic designers and developers.

Facilities

The Facilities department plans, coordinates and executes building modifications necessary to maintain the facility’s infrastructure and performs all necessary functions in regard to maintenance, upkeep and cleanliness of the building. Typical positions include mechanics, painters, engineers and housekeepers.

Financial Management

The Financial Management department coordinates the budgeting process; provides timely and accurate records and reports of financial and cost-accounting information; procures services and supplies to support the St. Louis Fed’s operational and strategic initiatives; and offers cost-effective, consistent and accurate accounting services. Typical positions include accountants, procurement specialists and analysts.

Legal & Ethics

The Legal & Ethics department attorneys provide legal advice and training to the St. Louis Fed’s management; provide ethics advice and training to all staff; identify and implement methods to mitigate legal risks; analyze proposed legislation of interest to the Bank; assist the Bank in complying with applicable laws; and support the board of directors and its committees.

People & Culture

The People & Culture department manages our competitive compensation and benefits programs; assists departments in recruiting quality employees; and promotes employee development. Typical positions include recruiters, analysts, and payroll and benefits specialists.

Research Information Services

The Research division employs data scientists, librarians, project managers, developers and specialists in a wide variety of roles to support our Research Information Services products, including FRED, FRASER and economic education.