Jessica Flagg
Senior Research Assistant Consumer Finance Governor Waller @Federal Reserve Board
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Research Assistant Consumer Finance Governor Waller @Federal Reserve Board
Washington, DC, US
Governor Waller’s Personal Research Assistant: Support Governor Waller by preparing data for speeches on FOMC decisions and other macroeconomic issues. Assist in managing the International Journal of Central Banking.• Data Analysis and Policy Influence: Played a pivotal role in data analysis, graph creation, and code development to drive Federal Reserve policy objectives. Contributed insights to documents like Pre-FOMC briefings, Financial Conditions Tealbook figures, Surveillance Reports, FEDS Notes, G.19/G.20 statistical releases, and other policy documents.• Research Support: Demonstrated mastery in the retrieval, preparation, and summarization of consumer finance data. Constructed datasets, performed empirical analysis with the use of econometrics, and wrote literature reviews. Utilized diverse data sources including Equifax Consumer Credit Panel, Call Report, and Mintel Comperemedia.• Subject Matter Expertise and Authorship: Developed a deep understanding of the personal loan market through meticulous analysis of newly available credit bureau and supply-side mail volume data. Co-authored a Tealbook box and FEDS notes.• Leadership and Team Coordination: Successfully led a team of more than 10 research assistants, collaborating with economists, authors, and editors to develop exhibits for the financial sections of Tealbook.• Contributions to Talent Development: Actively participated in the recruitment process for new interns and research assistants. Evaluated applications, conducted interviews, designed comprehensive training materials, and facilitated training sessions.
EDUCATION
The George Washington University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics
Boston College
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Finance
ABOUT JESSICA FLAGG
Experienced researcher with a current position at the Federal Reserve Board in Washington, DC. Skilled in R, Stata, and Excel. Passion for problem solving and analyzing data with a specific interest in consumer finance and energy economics.
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