Title: Principal, Municipal Markets Specialist
Firm: Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Age: 36
For Timothy Little, joining the Federal Reserve Bank of New York was an "opportunity to contribute to something larger."
"Part of the mission of the New York Fed is making the U.S. economy stronger and the financial system more stable for all segments of society," he said, "and I really feel the municipal market is a critical component of that."
Before joining the Fed, Timothy spent eight years as a muni analyst for S&P Global Ratings, where he was "a thought leader on public pensions, demographic trends and infrastructure investment," Eden Perry, S&P head of U.S. Public Finance, said in a nomination statement.
"As the sole municipal market specialist at the Bank, he is responsible for conveying market developments to policymakers and staff across the Federal Reserve System," she said. "His understanding of the challenges facing municipal issuers, market structure, and economic trends will serve him well supporting the broader municipal market."
Noting his appreciation for being named a Rising Star, Timothy said he is "incredibly grateful and humbled by the opportunity to support" the work of his colleagues at the New York Fed.
While he said it would be difficult to choose the best part of his job, he enjoys working "with a truly dedicated group of colleagues" to improve "public policy and contribute to our mission. That's really, really important for me and something I value."
In his free time, Timothy enjoys walking around the city, exploring neighborhoods, and live theater, especially Broadway shows.
He also enjoys traveling and said one of his more memorable trips was to Australia. He visited Sydney, Melbourne and New Zealand. "That part of the world is beautiful."
"Tim has distinguished himself as a dedicated public finance professional committed to supporting the market [that is] critical to communities across the country," Perry said. "He has a passion for public policy and finance that will be of benefit to the industry."
