The Federal Reserve System is the central bank of the United States. It performs five general functions to promote the effective operation of the U.S. economy and, more generally, the public interest. The Federal Reserve
conducts the nation’s monetary policy to promote maximum employment, stable prices, and moderate long-term interest rates in the U.S. economy;
promotes the stability of the financial system and seeks to minimize and contain systemic risks through active monitoring and engagement in the U.S. and abroad;
promotes the safety and soundness of individual financial institutions and monitors their impact on the financial system as a whole;
fosters payment and settlement system safety and efficiency through services to the banking industry and the U.S. government that facilitate U.S.-dollar transactions and payments; and
promotes consumer protection and community development through consumer-focused supervision and examination, research and analysis of emerging consumer issues and trends, community economic development activities, and the administration of consumer laws and regulations.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The DEI Program Specialist reports directly to and works under the general direction of the DEI Program Manager and is responsible for having a direct impact on the success of ODEI addressing the needs of assigned client divisions. The incumbent serves as a strategic internal diversity consultant to business areas, employee resource groups (ERGs), and People, Strategy and Organizational (PSO) functional branches such as talent acquisition and human resources business partners as well as the ODEI principal to division Diversity and Inclusion liaisons. In addition, the incumbent plays a role in the operationalization of the Board's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan, compliance with Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, and collaboration with the EEO compliance section in the strategic oversight and management of the Affirmative Employment Program (MD-715) initiatives and barrier analysis. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Provides strategic guidance, consultation and assistance to division leadership in the planning, development, execution, and assessment of DEI strategies and initiatives in alignment with the Board DEI standards (organizational commitment, workforce diversity, workplace inclusion, equitable treatment, and supplier diversity). • Performs quantitative and qualitative analytical assessments on the DEI workforce metrics to support client divisions in development of DEI Scorecard and implementation of DEI strategies and initiatives. Presents assessments to identify success and areas needing additional focus. • Works in close partnership with EEO Compliance section and DEI Program Specialists, PSO staff (e.g. talent acquisition, human resources business partners), ERGs, and division D&I Liaisons to identify employment barriers and develop actions to address. • Collaborates and identifies DEI education and training opportunities for assigned division. Serve as lead or co-facilitator on workshops and group discussions on DEI topics. • Leverages comprehensive knowledge of client division business and mission objectives by engaging in department meetings and diversity council meetings (where applicable) to effectively advise division managers and teams on DEI strategic objectives. Builds and maintains relationships within the client division. • Conducts in-depth meetings with division leadership on division DEI mid-year and year-end DEI Scorecard assessments. • Broadens and leverages knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion leading practices both internal and external to benchmark against DEI strategic plan objectives. • Keeps current on established metrics, DEI best practices, trends, and developments to measure program effectiveness and recommend short- and long-term strategies and actions to achieve same. • Supports and engages ERGs to enhance ERG program and initiatives. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. REQUIRED SKILLS: The FR-25 requires a bachelor's degree with course work in human resources, business administration or related discipline such as EEO, DEI, or equivalent combination of training and experience and at least a minimum of four years of demonstrated work experience in diversity and inclusion strategic planning and implementation. Strong consultative skills and the demonstrated ability to work as a strategic partner in advancing DEI strategic program objectives. Thorough knowledge of DEI principles and practices to promote understanding of DEI across the organization by providing consultative guidance, training, and program assessments. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, utilizing technical expertise and good business judgment in support of operational and strategic objectives. Ability to multi-task; adjust to changing priorities, and manage major organizational projects or programs associated with DEI strategic programs. Must have demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff. Must possess initiative in identifying potential problems, suggesting creative solutions and implementing them. FR-26 requires all of the above with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated work experience in diversity and inclusion strategic planning and implementation. The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODE&I) has resumed an in-office presence. Our flexible work environment requires employee to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month, subject to change. This includes a weekly core day. On occasion, ODE&I staff may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.
May 24, 2023
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The DEI Program Specialist reports directly to and works under the general direction of the DEI Program Manager and is responsible for having a direct impact on the success of ODEI addressing the needs of assigned client divisions. The incumbent serves as a strategic internal diversity consultant to business areas, employee resource groups (ERGs), and People, Strategy and Organizational (PSO) functional branches such as talent acquisition and human resources business partners as well as the ODEI principal to division Diversity and Inclusion liaisons. In addition, the incumbent plays a role in the operationalization of the Board's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategic Plan, compliance with Section 342 of the Dodd-Frank Act of 2010, and collaboration with the EEO compliance section in the strategic oversight and management of the Affirmative Employment Program (MD-715) initiatives and barrier analysis. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: • Provides strategic guidance, consultation and assistance to division leadership in the planning, development, execution, and assessment of DEI strategies and initiatives in alignment with the Board DEI standards (organizational commitment, workforce diversity, workplace inclusion, equitable treatment, and supplier diversity). • Performs quantitative and qualitative analytical assessments on the DEI workforce metrics to support client divisions in development of DEI Scorecard and implementation of DEI strategies and initiatives. Presents assessments to identify success and areas needing additional focus. • Works in close partnership with EEO Compliance section and DEI Program Specialists, PSO staff (e.g. talent acquisition, human resources business partners), ERGs, and division D&I Liaisons to identify employment barriers and develop actions to address. • Collaborates and identifies DEI education and training opportunities for assigned division. Serve as lead or co-facilitator on workshops and group discussions on DEI topics. • Leverages comprehensive knowledge of client division business and mission objectives by engaging in department meetings and diversity council meetings (where applicable) to effectively advise division managers and teams on DEI strategic objectives. Builds and maintains relationships within the client division. • Conducts in-depth meetings with division leadership on division DEI mid-year and year-end DEI Scorecard assessments. • Broadens and leverages knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion leading practices both internal and external to benchmark against DEI strategic plan objectives. • Keeps current on established metrics, DEI best practices, trends, and developments to measure program effectiveness and recommend short- and long-term strategies and actions to achieve same. • Supports and engages ERGs to enhance ERG program and initiatives. • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned and are not to be considered as all-inclusive. REQUIRED SKILLS: The FR-25 requires a bachelor's degree with course work in human resources, business administration or related discipline such as EEO, DEI, or equivalent combination of training and experience and at least a minimum of four years of demonstrated work experience in diversity and inclusion strategic planning and implementation. Strong consultative skills and the demonstrated ability to work as a strategic partner in advancing DEI strategic program objectives. Thorough knowledge of DEI principles and practices to promote understanding of DEI across the organization by providing consultative guidance, training, and program assessments. Demonstrated problem-solving skills, utilizing technical expertise and good business judgment in support of operational and strategic objectives. Ability to multi-task; adjust to changing priorities, and manage major organizational projects or programs associated with DEI strategic programs. Must have demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and staff. Must possess initiative in identifying potential problems, suggesting creative solutions and implementing them. FR-26 requires all of the above with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated work experience in diversity and inclusion strategic planning and implementation. The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODE&I) has resumed an in-office presence. Our flexible work environment requires employee to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month, subject to change. This includes a weekly core day. On occasion, ODE&I staff may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Novel Activity Analytics team will measure and monitor developments in the fintech industry and the risk those developments pose to the banking and broader financial system. The team will develop and distribute related reports to help to maximize the flow and understanding of fintech and crypto-related trends within examiner teams and senior management. In this role, the team member will work with other analysts to identify and analyze relevant fintech and crypto-industry trends, developments, or conditions which may impact banking organizations and the financial industry at large.
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under limited supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while demonstrating increased mastery in areas of expertise and may lead projects and reviews. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for their Project Team, Section, Division, or external stakeholders and may represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required.
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities with regular guidance:
Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
Share information and make recommendations regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders
Serve as primary contributors and may lead projects or teams in the accomplishment of work
Provide guidance to junior or new staff
Represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces
Advise senior staff and managers
Develop areas of domain expertise
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
* Data Analysis
+ Produce charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data
+ Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
+ Identify data that can be used to analyze policy
* Examination and Supervision
+ Participate in and/or lead examinations and/or reviews
+ Support and implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs
* Financial Analysis
+ Perform analyses of financial, regulatory, and compliance data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility
+ Clearly present analyses of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
+ Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial, data
* Policy
+ Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance regulatory, and compliance
+ Draft policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
* Risk Management
+ Identify and analyzes emerging risks in financial institutions and markets, and/or for consumers and communities
+ Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions
Supervision and Regulation (S&R): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform analyses related to banking supervisory or regulatory activities. They may participate in special studies or projects related to financial institution supervision and regulation, and identify problems or potential problems in the banking system or individual banking organizations. They also prepare memoranda to keep the Board, Division Management, and the Division Oversight Committee informed on developing trends and issues in the financial environment.
This description is intended to indicate the general level and function of this job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees may be assigned duties not listed.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
FR 25: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience
FR 26: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience
Must be able to fully perform work that requires application of these competencies, in increasingly complex situations:
* Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
* Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data
* Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks
* Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions
* Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa
* Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply, and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility
* Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluates the impact of changes in law and/or regulations.
A successful candidate will have:
* Knowledge of crypto-assets, DLT, and Banking-as-a-Service activities, products, and businesses, and related risk management disciplines; knowledge of related rules, regulation and guidance preferred
* Strong research and analytical skills, with a preferred background in economics and finance
* Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining repeatable processes for data analytics and reporting
* Functional knowledge of relational databases
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills (both written and verbal); Ability to clearly communicate complex information and trends to varying audiences.
* Strong agility to learn, digest, and engage in new topics quickly and under time pressure with short deadlines; should feel equally comfortable working in familiar areas/areas of expertise and delving into new topics, issues, and challenges.
Note:
* A writing assessment will be administered as part of the interview process.
* This position is located in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available.
* Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite.
May 23, 2023
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Novel Activity Analytics team will measure and monitor developments in the fintech industry and the risk those developments pose to the banking and broader financial system. The team will develop and distribute related reports to help to maximize the flow and understanding of fintech and crypto-related trends within examiner teams and senior management. In this role, the team member will work with other analysts to identify and analyze relevant fintech and crypto-industry trends, developments, or conditions which may impact banking organizations and the financial industry at large.
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under limited supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while demonstrating increased mastery in areas of expertise and may lead projects and reviews. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for their Project Team, Section, Division, or external stakeholders and may represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required.
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities with regular guidance:
Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
Share information and make recommendations regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders
Serve as primary contributors and may lead projects or teams in the accomplishment of work
Provide guidance to junior or new staff
Represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces
Advise senior staff and managers
Develop areas of domain expertise
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
* Data Analysis
+ Produce charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data
+ Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
+ Identify data that can be used to analyze policy
* Examination and Supervision
+ Participate in and/or lead examinations and/or reviews
+ Support and implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs
* Financial Analysis
+ Perform analyses of financial, regulatory, and compliance data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility
+ Clearly present analyses of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
+ Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial, data
* Policy
+ Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance regulatory, and compliance
+ Draft policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
* Risk Management
+ Identify and analyzes emerging risks in financial institutions and markets, and/or for consumers and communities
+ Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions
Supervision and Regulation (S&R): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform analyses related to banking supervisory or regulatory activities. They may participate in special studies or projects related to financial institution supervision and regulation, and identify problems or potential problems in the banking system or individual banking organizations. They also prepare memoranda to keep the Board, Division Management, and the Division Oversight Committee informed on developing trends and issues in the financial environment.
This description is intended to indicate the general level and function of this job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees may be assigned duties not listed.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
FR 25: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience
FR 26: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience
Must be able to fully perform work that requires application of these competencies, in increasingly complex situations:
* Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
* Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data
* Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks
* Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions
* Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa
* Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply, and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility
* Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluates the impact of changes in law and/or regulations.
A successful candidate will have:
* Knowledge of crypto-assets, DLT, and Banking-as-a-Service activities, products, and businesses, and related risk management disciplines; knowledge of related rules, regulation and guidance preferred
* Strong research and analytical skills, with a preferred background in economics and finance
* Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining repeatable processes for data analytics and reporting
* Functional knowledge of relational databases
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills (both written and verbal); Ability to clearly communicate complex information and trends to varying audiences.
* Strong agility to learn, digest, and engage in new topics quickly and under time pressure with short deadlines; should feel equally comfortable working in familiar areas/areas of expertise and delving into new topics, issues, and challenges.
Note:
* A writing assessment will be administered as part of the interview process.
* This position is located in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available.
* Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite.
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Novel Activity Analytics team will measure and monitor developments in the fintech industry and the risk those developments pose to the banking and broader financial system. The team will develop and distribute related reports to help to maximize the flow and understanding of fintech and crypto-related trends within examiner teams and senior management. In this role, the team member will work with other analysts to identify and analyze relevant fintech and crypto-industry trends, developments, or conditions which may impact banking organizations and the financial industry at large.
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under limited guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the project or team leader for Section, Division, Board, or system initiatives. May also serve as Board liaison or representative in consulting/collaborating with domestic agencies, international authorities, and/or standard-setting bodies. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Act as recognized domain experts within the Division.
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities with limited guidance:
Lead and perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
Serve as Board liaisons or representatives in consulting/collaborating with domestic agencies/international authorities/ standard-setting bodies
Serve as project or team leaders for Section, Division, Board, or system initiatives
Provide guidance and mentorship to new or junior staff
Contribute to and advise on discussions and analyses across the Board
Act as the recognized domain expert within Division
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
* Data Analysis
+ Lead production of charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data
+ Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
+ Identify data that can be used to analyze policy
* Examination and Supervision
+ Lead examinations and reviews
+ Implement supervision and/or oversight policies and/or programs
* Financial Analysis
+ Lead analyses of financial, regulatory, and compliance data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility
+ Clearly present analyses of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
+ Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
* Policy
+ Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance
+ Draft and review policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
* Risk Management
+ Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets, and/or for consumers and communities
+ Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions
Supervision and Regulation (S&R): Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform in-depth analyses related to banking supervisory or regulatory activities involving complex and sensitive issues. They participate fully in, and may conduct, special studies or projects related to financial institution supervision and regulation and identify problems or potential problems in the banking system or individual banking organizations. They also prepare memoranda to keep the Board, Division Management, and the Division Oversight Committee informed on developing trends and issues in the financial environment.
This description is intended to indicate the general level and function of this job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees may be assigned duties not listed.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
FR 27: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience
FR 28: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience
Must be able to immediately contribute to the success of work requiring the following competencies, and be able to serve as advisors to provide insight in their application:
* Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
* Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data
* Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks
* Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions
* Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa
* Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility
* Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations
A successful candidate will have:
* Knowledge of crypto-assets, DLT, and Banking-as-a-Service activities, products, and businesses, and related risk management disciplines; knowledge of related rules, regulation and guidance preferred
* Strong research and analytical skills, with a preferred background in economics and finance
* Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining repeatable processes for data analytics and reporting
* Functional knowledge of relational databases
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills (both written and verbal); Ability to clearly communicate complex information and trends to varying audiences.
* Strong agility to learn, digest, and engage in new topics quickly and under time pressure with short deadlines; should feel equally comfortable working in familiar areas/areas of expertise and delving into new topics, issues, and challenges.
* Ability to manage and successfully complete multiple, complex projects simultaneously, reprioritize dynamically as the needs of the project change, and motivate the project team to stay focused on successful completion of the project
Note:
* A writing assessment will be administered as part of the interview process.
* This position is located in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available.
* Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite.
May 23, 2023
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Novel Activity Analytics team will measure and monitor developments in the fintech industry and the risk those developments pose to the banking and broader financial system. The team will develop and distribute related reports to help to maximize the flow and understanding of fintech and crypto-related trends within examiner teams and senior management. In this role, the team member will work with other analysts to identify and analyze relevant fintech and crypto-industry trends, developments, or conditions which may impact banking organizations and the financial industry at large.
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under limited guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the project or team leader for Section, Division, Board, or system initiatives. May also serve as Board liaison or representative in consulting/collaborating with domestic agencies, international authorities, and/or standard-setting bodies. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Act as recognized domain experts within the Division.
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities with limited guidance:
Lead and perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
Serve as Board liaisons or representatives in consulting/collaborating with domestic agencies/international authorities/ standard-setting bodies
Serve as project or team leaders for Section, Division, Board, or system initiatives
Provide guidance and mentorship to new or junior staff
Contribute to and advise on discussions and analyses across the Board
Act as the recognized domain expert within Division
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
* Data Analysis
+ Lead production of charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data
+ Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
+ Identify data that can be used to analyze policy
* Examination and Supervision
+ Lead examinations and reviews
+ Implement supervision and/or oversight policies and/or programs
* Financial Analysis
+ Lead analyses of financial, regulatory, and compliance data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility
+ Clearly present analyses of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
+ Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
* Policy
+ Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance
+ Draft and review policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
* Risk Management
+ Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets, and/or for consumers and communities
+ Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions
Supervision and Regulation (S&R): Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform in-depth analyses related to banking supervisory or regulatory activities involving complex and sensitive issues. They participate fully in, and may conduct, special studies or projects related to financial institution supervision and regulation and identify problems or potential problems in the banking system or individual banking organizations. They also prepare memoranda to keep the Board, Division Management, and the Division Oversight Committee informed on developing trends and issues in the financial environment.
This description is intended to indicate the general level and function of this job. It is not intended to be all-inclusive and employees may be assigned duties not listed.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
FR 27: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience
FR 28: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, OR a master’s degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience
Must be able to immediately contribute to the success of work requiring the following competencies, and be able to serve as advisors to provide insight in their application:
* Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data
* Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data
* Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks
* Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions
* Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa
* Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility
* Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations
A successful candidate will have:
* Knowledge of crypto-assets, DLT, and Banking-as-a-Service activities, products, and businesses, and related risk management disciplines; knowledge of related rules, regulation and guidance preferred
* Strong research and analytical skills, with a preferred background in economics and finance
* Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining repeatable processes for data analytics and reporting
* Functional knowledge of relational databases
* Excellent collaboration and communication skills (both written and verbal); Ability to clearly communicate complex information and trends to varying audiences.
* Strong agility to learn, digest, and engage in new topics quickly and under time pressure with short deadlines; should feel equally comfortable working in familiar areas/areas of expertise and delving into new topics, issues, and challenges.
* Ability to manage and successfully complete multiple, complex projects simultaneously, reprioritize dynamically as the needs of the project change, and motivate the project team to stay focused on successful completion of the project
Note:
* A writing assessment will be administered as part of the interview process.
* This position is located in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available.
* Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite.
About the Role Financial Institution and Policy Analysts (FIPAs) work under regular supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while developing domain expertise and may lead well-defined tasks within a project. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work primarily for their Project Team, Section, or Division. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Monetary Affairs (MA): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts conduct their duties while working with counterparts throughout the Board to execute the Division’s responsibilities pertaining to monetary policy implementation; the tools of monetary policy; money, reserve, and bank credit aggregates; analysis of financial institutions and markets; and Federal Reserve System operations. They perform the following responsibilities under regular supervision: Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives • Assist senior staff by providing support, information, or analysis • Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing • Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders • Perform assigned project tasks and lead well-defined tasks within a project • Represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces • Advise within team and Section in areas of expertise • Demonstrate increased mastery in areas of expertise Data Analysis • Supports in producing charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through statistical and economic analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Helps identify data that can be used to analyze policy Financial Analysis • Supports in performing analysis of financial data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility • Clearly present analyses of financial/regulatory data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial data Policy • Helps to interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance • Participate in drafting policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis About the Team The Banking and Financial Analysis (BFA) team conducts current analysis and longer-term research on the role of banks in the U.S. financial system and economy in support of Board and FOMC monetary policy-making deliberations. The team analyzes the supply of and demand for bank-intermediated credit, bank funding patterns, and the way in which policy-induced changes in short-term interest rates and the Fed’s balance sheet influence such intermediation activities, taking into account the evolving regulatory environment. They also engage in a variety of longer-term projects regarding the interaction of the banking sector and the broader financial markets and real economy that are relevant for the design, implementation, and transmission of monetary policy, as well as monetary policy’s possible influence on financial stability.
Qualifications A degree in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, or another related field and the minimum years of relevant experience, as outlined below: FR-25: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience. FR-26: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience. FR-27: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience. Previous experience in a financial or policy institution and exposure to mathematics, statistics or computer science preferred. The successful candidate will have: • Knowledge of the banking industry, including bank credit conditions for businesses, households, and financial institutions, banking sector performance and regulatory and policy environment impacting the banking industry. • Experience with bank balance sheets and work with available bank data sources such as Call Reports, H.8, or SLOOS are desirable. • Solid economic and econometrics background as well as knowledge of scientific computing, data management, software support, automation, and/or application development. • Coursework in economics and/or statistics or related experience, along with familiarity with one or more statistical, econometric, or mathematical software packages, including R, Eviews, Stata, SAS, Matlab, or similar. • Experience automating repetitive analytical tasks using a scripting language (bash, Python, or similar). • Familiarity with different data storage technologies and formats used in analytical workflows, including SQL databases (complex queries, aggregation functions, basic table design). • Must be proficient in Linux/Unix and Microsoft Windows environments. • Familiarity or be eager to learn at least one procedural or object-oriented language (for example, Python or C++). • Experience leading analytical projects, including defining scope and setting milestones. • Good ability to construct clear, concise, and precise written work products according to Board standards. • Effective communication skills - both oral and written – and the ability to work as part of a team are important. • Candidates must have good problem solving and analytical skills and strive to work independently with limited guidance. Note: The Federal Reserve Board’s telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of four days per month. The Division of Monetary Affairs requires employees to be physically present in the office more than four days per month, as dictated by our business needs.
May 16, 2023
Full time
About the Role Financial Institution and Policy Analysts (FIPAs) work under regular supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while developing domain expertise and may lead well-defined tasks within a project. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work primarily for their Project Team, Section, or Division. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Monetary Affairs (MA): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts conduct their duties while working with counterparts throughout the Board to execute the Division’s responsibilities pertaining to monetary policy implementation; the tools of monetary policy; money, reserve, and bank credit aggregates; analysis of financial institutions and markets; and Federal Reserve System operations. They perform the following responsibilities under regular supervision: Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives • Assist senior staff by providing support, information, or analysis • Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing • Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders • Perform assigned project tasks and lead well-defined tasks within a project • Represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces • Advise within team and Section in areas of expertise • Demonstrate increased mastery in areas of expertise Data Analysis • Supports in producing charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through statistical and economic analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Helps identify data that can be used to analyze policy Financial Analysis • Supports in performing analysis of financial data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility • Clearly present analyses of financial/regulatory data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial data Policy • Helps to interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance • Participate in drafting policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis About the Team The Banking and Financial Analysis (BFA) team conducts current analysis and longer-term research on the role of banks in the U.S. financial system and economy in support of Board and FOMC monetary policy-making deliberations. The team analyzes the supply of and demand for bank-intermediated credit, bank funding patterns, and the way in which policy-induced changes in short-term interest rates and the Fed’s balance sheet influence such intermediation activities, taking into account the evolving regulatory environment. They also engage in a variety of longer-term projects regarding the interaction of the banking sector and the broader financial markets and real economy that are relevant for the design, implementation, and transmission of monetary policy, as well as monetary policy’s possible influence on financial stability.
Qualifications A degree in economics, finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, or another related field and the minimum years of relevant experience, as outlined below: FR-25: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience. FR-26: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience. FR-27: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience. Previous experience in a financial or policy institution and exposure to mathematics, statistics or computer science preferred. The successful candidate will have: • Knowledge of the banking industry, including bank credit conditions for businesses, households, and financial institutions, banking sector performance and regulatory and policy environment impacting the banking industry. • Experience with bank balance sheets and work with available bank data sources such as Call Reports, H.8, or SLOOS are desirable. • Solid economic and econometrics background as well as knowledge of scientific computing, data management, software support, automation, and/or application development. • Coursework in economics and/or statistics or related experience, along with familiarity with one or more statistical, econometric, or mathematical software packages, including R, Eviews, Stata, SAS, Matlab, or similar. • Experience automating repetitive analytical tasks using a scripting language (bash, Python, or similar). • Familiarity with different data storage technologies and formats used in analytical workflows, including SQL databases (complex queries, aggregation functions, basic table design). • Must be proficient in Linux/Unix and Microsoft Windows environments. • Familiarity or be eager to learn at least one procedural or object-oriented language (for example, Python or C++). • Experience leading analytical projects, including defining scope and setting milestones. • Good ability to construct clear, concise, and precise written work products according to Board standards. • Effective communication skills - both oral and written – and the ability to work as part of a team are important. • Candidates must have good problem solving and analytical skills and strive to work independently with limited guidance. Note: The Federal Reserve Board’s telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of four days per month. The Division of Monetary Affairs requires employees to be physically present in the office more than four days per month, as dictated by our business needs.
The Program Management Analyst, in the Program Direction Office (PDO) in Research & Statistics (R&S), will help develop and lead initiatives, processes, and programs to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the division. The role will also conduct analysis and suggest improvements for existing processes. About the PDO Team/Function The Program Direction Office provides division-level coordination and front-office support to the director, the deputy directors, and the entire division in the areas of communications, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, strategic planning, portfolio and process management and continuous improvement. When fully staffed, the PDO is a team of 10 professionals, including program management analysts, economic editors, and a section chief (manager). About the Role This position will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and leading a range of initiatives related to promoting DE&I efforts in the division. The analyst will be expected to collaborate with division and Board colleagues who are also working on DE&I projects, to come up with ideas for programs that the division can implement, to perform analysis on existing and new programs, and to make recommendations for future actions based on that analysis. It is important for the analyst to have strong interpersonal skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills. It’s worth noting that this position is focused on internal DE&I issues, not on external recruitment efforts. The successful candidate will be able to switch easily between working independently and working productively with others. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to take initiative and a willingness to be creative, to learn new skills, and to innovate. Ideally, the successful candidate will be fully versed in the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Teams, Forms, and OneNote (or can get up-to-speed very quickly) and may also possess technical facility with SharePoint and other software products used by project managers. This is a new position in the division, and the PDO is a new office; this combination offers an opportunity to be part of defining how the division will be involved in DE&I efforts going forward. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Works closely with the PDO chief and division leaders to develop strategies for implementing processes and programs to advance the division’s priority on DE&I. * Leads ongoing projects connected with the DE&I. This work may involve identifying existing needs in the division, conducting background research on a particular issue, and working with PDO colleagues and division leaders to develop and implement responses to any needs that are identified. This could involve a wide range of activities, such as setting up new channels of communication, conducting surveys, or running focus groups to collect more information. * Produces metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of various projects, putting together some analysis that does this evaluation, and presenting results to others in oral presentations or written reports. * Connects with others across the economics divisions and the Board working on DE&I issues and compile updates of Board-wide DE&I efforts for PDO and division leadership. * Takes the lead in producing regular and ad-hoc reports on DE&I related responsibilities. This involves connecting with colleagues across the division and Board to collect appropriate inputs for the reports. Develops and maintains information and descriptive statistics on relevant projects. Leadership, Oversight and/or Management * Works with PDO and division leaders to develop new and ongoing processes and procedures. * Directs day-to-day operations of program and projects activities. * Where appropriate, mentors and helps develop junior staff. * Interfaces regularly with staff and leadership across the division and the Board. * May serve as a liaison to Division and Board leaders and colleagues. * May represent the division and PDO on various workgroups and committees.
Position Requirements Essential skills and requirements: A bachelor's degree and 5 years minimum of related experience (or master's +4 years) required. * Communication: strong oral and written communication skills. Formal writing experience preferred. * Strategic Thinking: able to plan for longer term goals and objectives; able to recognize opportunities and challenges that may help or inhibit achievement of opportunities (avoidance of pitfalls). * Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: synthesize divergent views into full team perspectives; strong advocate for equity of opportunity and diversity of thought * Team building and leadership: strong motivational skills; able to develop high functioning, inclusive teams; able to provide timely and effective written and verbal feedback; able to plan, delegate, and organize; able to set timely goals and achieve measurable results * Prioritization: ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment * Judgement: demonstrated sound judgement regarding prioritization and ability to make decisions with less-than-complete information * Collaboration: demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence individuals with differing priorities and interests * Balancing stakeholder needs: ability to balance competing interests among a variety of clients and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet client needs while maintaining high-quality end products. * Problem Solving & Intellectual Savvy: able to gather and analyze information, to look at something through different points of view and to solve problems; able to understand complex problems and work with others to identify a range of solutions, determine the best solution, and implement it * Agility: exceptional organization savvy and agility; able to manage across organizational boundaries, building high- performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics. * Coaching: able to work well with others to strengthen their skills and abilities and to achieve goals and objectives. * Project Management: Formal project management training or certification may also be useful in this position. * Change Management: Formal change management training or certification may also be useful in this position. This includes experience assessing processes, implementing improvements, and building consensus among groups with diverse perspectives. Note * Writing sample or completion of a writing exercise may be requested. * This role requires on-site presence through a hybrid work schedule in our offices in Washington, D.C.
May 15, 2023
Full time
The Program Management Analyst, in the Program Direction Office (PDO) in Research & Statistics (R&S), will help develop and lead initiatives, processes, and programs to improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in the division. The role will also conduct analysis and suggest improvements for existing processes. About the PDO Team/Function The Program Direction Office provides division-level coordination and front-office support to the director, the deputy directors, and the entire division in the areas of communications, employee engagement, diversity and inclusion, strategic planning, portfolio and process management and continuous improvement. When fully staffed, the PDO is a team of 10 professionals, including program management analysts, economic editors, and a section chief (manager). About the Role This position will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and leading a range of initiatives related to promoting DE&I efforts in the division. The analyst will be expected to collaborate with division and Board colleagues who are also working on DE&I projects, to come up with ideas for programs that the division can implement, to perform analysis on existing and new programs, and to make recommendations for future actions based on that analysis. It is important for the analyst to have strong interpersonal skills as well as strong oral and written communication skills. It’s worth noting that this position is focused on internal DE&I issues, not on external recruitment efforts. The successful candidate will be able to switch easily between working independently and working productively with others. In addition, the successful candidate will demonstrate an ability to take initiative and a willingness to be creative, to learn new skills, and to innovate. Ideally, the successful candidate will be fully versed in the Microsoft Office suite of products, particularly Teams, Forms, and OneNote (or can get up-to-speed very quickly) and may also possess technical facility with SharePoint and other software products used by project managers. This is a new position in the division, and the PDO is a new office; this combination offers an opportunity to be part of defining how the division will be involved in DE&I efforts going forward. Principal Duties and Responsibilities * Works closely with the PDO chief and division leaders to develop strategies for implementing processes and programs to advance the division’s priority on DE&I. * Leads ongoing projects connected with the DE&I. This work may involve identifying existing needs in the division, conducting background research on a particular issue, and working with PDO colleagues and division leaders to develop and implement responses to any needs that are identified. This could involve a wide range of activities, such as setting up new channels of communication, conducting surveys, or running focus groups to collect more information. * Produces metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of various projects, putting together some analysis that does this evaluation, and presenting results to others in oral presentations or written reports. * Connects with others across the economics divisions and the Board working on DE&I issues and compile updates of Board-wide DE&I efforts for PDO and division leadership. * Takes the lead in producing regular and ad-hoc reports on DE&I related responsibilities. This involves connecting with colleagues across the division and Board to collect appropriate inputs for the reports. Develops and maintains information and descriptive statistics on relevant projects. Leadership, Oversight and/or Management * Works with PDO and division leaders to develop new and ongoing processes and procedures. * Directs day-to-day operations of program and projects activities. * Where appropriate, mentors and helps develop junior staff. * Interfaces regularly with staff and leadership across the division and the Board. * May serve as a liaison to Division and Board leaders and colleagues. * May represent the division and PDO on various workgroups and committees.
Position Requirements Essential skills and requirements: A bachelor's degree and 5 years minimum of related experience (or master's +4 years) required. * Communication: strong oral and written communication skills. Formal writing experience preferred. * Strategic Thinking: able to plan for longer term goals and objectives; able to recognize opportunities and challenges that may help or inhibit achievement of opportunities (avoidance of pitfalls). * Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: synthesize divergent views into full team perspectives; strong advocate for equity of opportunity and diversity of thought * Team building and leadership: strong motivational skills; able to develop high functioning, inclusive teams; able to provide timely and effective written and verbal feedback; able to plan, delegate, and organize; able to set timely goals and achieve measurable results * Prioritization: ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced environment * Judgement: demonstrated sound judgement regarding prioritization and ability to make decisions with less-than-complete information * Collaboration: demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence individuals with differing priorities and interests * Balancing stakeholder needs: ability to balance competing interests among a variety of clients and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet client needs while maintaining high-quality end products. * Problem Solving & Intellectual Savvy: able to gather and analyze information, to look at something through different points of view and to solve problems; able to understand complex problems and work with others to identify a range of solutions, determine the best solution, and implement it * Agility: exceptional organization savvy and agility; able to manage across organizational boundaries, building high- performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics. * Coaching: able to work well with others to strengthen their skills and abilities and to achieve goals and objectives. * Project Management: Formal project management training or certification may also be useful in this position. * Change Management: Formal change management training or certification may also be useful in this position. This includes experience assessing processes, implementing improvements, and building consensus among groups with diverse perspectives. Note * Writing sample or completion of a writing exercise may be requested. * This role requires on-site presence through a hybrid work schedule in our offices in Washington, D.C.
The Chief, Information and Technology Management (ITM) supervises staff engaged in the development of programs, applications, and processes in the areas of information management, technology development, process improvement, information security, and contingency planning that assist the research, analysis, and policy work performed by the Division in support of the Board and the FOMC. The Chief is responsible for all administrative matters related to the effective management of the section, including supervision and development of staff, development of section objectives, management of the section's resources, and coordination of the section's activities with other sections in the Division as well as in other divisions at the Board. The Chief ensures representation of the Division on Board committees and with outside groups in the public and private sectors. About the Role The Chief, ITM supervises a team of eight (8) staff engaged in the design and development of websites, applications, and processes in the areas of information management, document management, technology development, and process improvement that enable the collaboration, research, analysis, and policy work of the Division. The position requires hands-on management of a cross-functional team of developers and UX designers to deliver technology products and processes that improve the employee experience for MA and Board staff using Agile methodologies and modern software development practices, leveraging user research and experience design, and sharing project status and future plans with stakeholders. The Chief also plays an important role in contributing to the Division’s strategic planning process by identifying technology-related issues, themes, or initiatives of strategic importance to the Division, negotiating a prioritized product / feature roadmap, and leading the ITM section through project execution and product delivery. Your Team The Information and Technology Management (ITM) section provides user experience (UX) design and web development support and consulting to the Division of Monetary Affairs. Working within an Agile project management process, the section is dedicated to implementing intuitive solutions to the unique problems faced by the Division and the Board. The section often delivers technical solutions built within SharePoint / SharePoint Online and leverages other technologies when appropriate. The ITM section also consults on service design and provides process-oriented recommendations. Essential Duties * Directs day-to-day operations of the ITM section and develops strategic opportunities for the team in alignment with the MA Operations wing and broader Division needs. Develops, elicits, and utilizes the contributions and perspectives of every section member in order to best advance the section’s mission. * Embodies a strong customer experience philosophy and ensures this focus is delivered to clients in support of their objectives. * Sets the strategic objectives and product roadmaps for the section, with guidance from a line officer and in collaboration with the team, ensuring alignment with Division and Board vision, mission, strategic goals, and evolving user needs. Actively seeks out new projects by working with stakeholders to understand gaps and actively seeking out opportunities to improve efficiency of division work and the overall employee experience. * Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources to meet project goals with a high standard of excellence. When appropriate, leverages contracting resources to support project execution, including the development of acquisition requirements and solicitations, onboarding of contractors, and ongoing contract management and oversight. * Ensures forward-thinking design, timely development, and ongoing maintenance of programs, applications, and processes. Independently anticipates issues, suggests improvements, and makes necessary changes to Division programs and applications, as appropriate based on user needs. * Implements evaluation and assessment methods to measure the effectiveness of section activities including performance metrics and reporting mechanisms with an emphasis on continuous improvement. * Supervises employees by scheduling workloads, establishing priorities, assigning projects, setting quality standards, monitoring progress, assigning staff progressively challenging projects, fostering teamwork, and communicates how projects fit into the big picture. * Provides leadership in the development of section and staff. + Demonstrates sensitivity to individuals, team, and organizational relationships. + Develops and coaches staff on their responsibilities. + Providing professional development opportunities, providing ongoing guidance, mentorship, and feedback, and assessing staff performance. + Recommending promotions and participating in salary discussions. + Counseling staff and taking disciplinary action when necessary. + Recruits, interviews, and selects candidates for open positions. * Stays abreast of emerging thoughts, ideas, and best practices on user experience, information management, technology and web development, process improvement, product management, information security, and contingency planning. Actively participates in Division decisions regarding these topics and provides substantive and technical advice to colleagues. * Ensures compliance of Division information systems with Board standards and applicable IT, data, and cybersecurity Executive Orders, laws and policies (e.g., FISMA, Privacy Act, Federal Records Act, PRA, FOIA, etc.) . Develops, plans, and directs the implementation of procedures to maintain reliability and security. * Interfaces regularly with staff and leadership across the Division of Monetary Affairs and/or other divisions. Works closely with other IT providers at the Board and consults with colleagues within and outside the Federal Reserve System. * Represent the Division authoritatively on topics relating to a variety of technology, software design, development, and experience related issues on a variety of workgroups and committees. * Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner; actively listens and checks for understanding; adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders; models and encourages the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
Required Qualifications This position requires technical and analytical skills obtained through the completion of a degree in user/customer experience, human-computer interaction, information management, computer science, web design/development, digital project/product management, or a related discipline, in conjunction with the following minimum years of relevant experience. 1. Master's + six (6) years 2. Bachelor's + seven (7) years Required Skills/Experience * Strong leadership in managing professional and technical staff and/or projects * Demonstrated experience as a product or project manager, including: + Setting priorities and delegating responsibilities + Balancing user and business needs + Reporting status to leadership + Track record of delivering product value, while meeting deadlines and managing costs + Ability to coordinate between technical and non-technical team members + Ability to take initiative and make decisions + Understanding of the complete software development lifecycle + High standards of excellence + Ability to understand and converse in languages of both developers and designers + Ability to resolve conflicts * Experience with implementing agile principles, methodologies, and practices * Excellent consulting and communication skills, both oral and written with a broad range of stakeholders including communicating product vision, roadmaps, and challenges to non-technical stakeholders and leadership * Ability to foster a cooperative and inclusive environment, promote the development of all section members, and build strong teams. * Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Desirable, but not required qualifications/experience * People supervision and personnel management experience is not required, but is highly valued * A thorough understanding of the use of collaboration, research computing, and information management tools by staff in MA and at the Board * Knowledge of various development practices like DevOps, version control (GitLab), test driven development, etc.) * Awareness of SharePoint Online (SPO) features, functionality and limitations, including best practices for migration from SharePoint 2019 on-premise * Knowledge of information architecture and service design practices to deliver outstanding end to end customer experiences * Ability to engage partners by inspiring and communicating benefits, rather than mandating compliance * Experience with the Federal acquisition process, contract management, and/or budget formulation/cost estimation Note: A writing sample/exercise may be required from candidates as part of the initial screening for this role. The Federal Reserve Board’s telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of four days per month. The Division of Monetary Affairs requires employees to be physically present in the office more than four days per month, as dictated by our business needs.
May 09, 2023
Full time
The Chief, Information and Technology Management (ITM) supervises staff engaged in the development of programs, applications, and processes in the areas of information management, technology development, process improvement, information security, and contingency planning that assist the research, analysis, and policy work performed by the Division in support of the Board and the FOMC. The Chief is responsible for all administrative matters related to the effective management of the section, including supervision and development of staff, development of section objectives, management of the section's resources, and coordination of the section's activities with other sections in the Division as well as in other divisions at the Board. The Chief ensures representation of the Division on Board committees and with outside groups in the public and private sectors. About the Role The Chief, ITM supervises a team of eight (8) staff engaged in the design and development of websites, applications, and processes in the areas of information management, document management, technology development, and process improvement that enable the collaboration, research, analysis, and policy work of the Division. The position requires hands-on management of a cross-functional team of developers and UX designers to deliver technology products and processes that improve the employee experience for MA and Board staff using Agile methodologies and modern software development practices, leveraging user research and experience design, and sharing project status and future plans with stakeholders. The Chief also plays an important role in contributing to the Division’s strategic planning process by identifying technology-related issues, themes, or initiatives of strategic importance to the Division, negotiating a prioritized product / feature roadmap, and leading the ITM section through project execution and product delivery. Your Team The Information and Technology Management (ITM) section provides user experience (UX) design and web development support and consulting to the Division of Monetary Affairs. Working within an Agile project management process, the section is dedicated to implementing intuitive solutions to the unique problems faced by the Division and the Board. The section often delivers technical solutions built within SharePoint / SharePoint Online and leverages other technologies when appropriate. The ITM section also consults on service design and provides process-oriented recommendations. Essential Duties * Directs day-to-day operations of the ITM section and develops strategic opportunities for the team in alignment with the MA Operations wing and broader Division needs. Develops, elicits, and utilizes the contributions and perspectives of every section member in order to best advance the section’s mission. * Embodies a strong customer experience philosophy and ensures this focus is delivered to clients in support of their objectives. * Sets the strategic objectives and product roadmaps for the section, with guidance from a line officer and in collaboration with the team, ensuring alignment with Division and Board vision, mission, strategic goals, and evolving user needs. Actively seeks out new projects by working with stakeholders to understand gaps and actively seeking out opportunities to improve efficiency of division work and the overall employee experience. * Ensures the effective and efficient use of resources to meet project goals with a high standard of excellence. When appropriate, leverages contracting resources to support project execution, including the development of acquisition requirements and solicitations, onboarding of contractors, and ongoing contract management and oversight. * Ensures forward-thinking design, timely development, and ongoing maintenance of programs, applications, and processes. Independently anticipates issues, suggests improvements, and makes necessary changes to Division programs and applications, as appropriate based on user needs. * Implements evaluation and assessment methods to measure the effectiveness of section activities including performance metrics and reporting mechanisms with an emphasis on continuous improvement. * Supervises employees by scheduling workloads, establishing priorities, assigning projects, setting quality standards, monitoring progress, assigning staff progressively challenging projects, fostering teamwork, and communicates how projects fit into the big picture. * Provides leadership in the development of section and staff. + Demonstrates sensitivity to individuals, team, and organizational relationships. + Develops and coaches staff on their responsibilities. + Providing professional development opportunities, providing ongoing guidance, mentorship, and feedback, and assessing staff performance. + Recommending promotions and participating in salary discussions. + Counseling staff and taking disciplinary action when necessary. + Recruits, interviews, and selects candidates for open positions. * Stays abreast of emerging thoughts, ideas, and best practices on user experience, information management, technology and web development, process improvement, product management, information security, and contingency planning. Actively participates in Division decisions regarding these topics and provides substantive and technical advice to colleagues. * Ensures compliance of Division information systems with Board standards and applicable IT, data, and cybersecurity Executive Orders, laws and policies (e.g., FISMA, Privacy Act, Federal Records Act, PRA, FOIA, etc.) . Develops, plans, and directs the implementation of procedures to maintain reliability and security. * Interfaces regularly with staff and leadership across the Division of Monetary Affairs and/or other divisions. Works closely with other IT providers at the Board and consults with colleagues within and outside the Federal Reserve System. * Represent the Division authoritatively on topics relating to a variety of technology, software design, development, and experience related issues on a variety of workgroups and committees. * Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner; actively listens and checks for understanding; adjusts communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders; models and encourages the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.
Required Qualifications This position requires technical and analytical skills obtained through the completion of a degree in user/customer experience, human-computer interaction, information management, computer science, web design/development, digital project/product management, or a related discipline, in conjunction with the following minimum years of relevant experience. 1. Master's + six (6) years 2. Bachelor's + seven (7) years Required Skills/Experience * Strong leadership in managing professional and technical staff and/or projects * Demonstrated experience as a product or project manager, including: + Setting priorities and delegating responsibilities + Balancing user and business needs + Reporting status to leadership + Track record of delivering product value, while meeting deadlines and managing costs + Ability to coordinate between technical and non-technical team members + Ability to take initiative and make decisions + Understanding of the complete software development lifecycle + High standards of excellence + Ability to understand and converse in languages of both developers and designers + Ability to resolve conflicts * Experience with implementing agile principles, methodologies, and practices * Excellent consulting and communication skills, both oral and written with a broad range of stakeholders including communicating product vision, roadmaps, and challenges to non-technical stakeholders and leadership * Ability to foster a cooperative and inclusive environment, promote the development of all section members, and build strong teams. * Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels of the organization. Desirable, but not required qualifications/experience * People supervision and personnel management experience is not required, but is highly valued * A thorough understanding of the use of collaboration, research computing, and information management tools by staff in MA and at the Board * Knowledge of various development practices like DevOps, version control (GitLab), test driven development, etc.) * Awareness of SharePoint Online (SPO) features, functionality and limitations, including best practices for migration from SharePoint 2019 on-premise * Knowledge of information architecture and service design practices to deliver outstanding end to end customer experiences * Ability to engage partners by inspiring and communicating benefits, rather than mandating compliance * Experience with the Federal acquisition process, contract management, and/or budget formulation/cost estimation Note: A writing sample/exercise may be required from candidates as part of the initial screening for this role. The Federal Reserve Board’s telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of four days per month. The Division of Monetary Affairs requires employees to be physically present in the office more than four days per month, as dictated by our business needs.
The Research Assistant will collaborate with economists, analysts, and other research assistants on the analysis and publications of the Consumer and Community Research Section. Under the immediate supervision of the Chief of the section or an Economist, the Research Assistant will contribute to economic analyses related to the financial circumstances of low- and moderate- income consumers and communities. This includes assisting with the fielding and analysis of the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking. It may include assisting with research on place-based differences in economic conditions and assisting Economists with research projects related to low-and-moderate income populations. Research Assistants in the section carry out routine research assignments and data-driven analysis to be used in memoranda, surveys, studies, research papers, and publications. They are responsible for the preparation and verification of tables, figures, and other materials produced by the Consumer and Community Research Section. They also use standard statistical techniques along with a general knowledge of economic research and microeconomic theory to assist in reporting, research, modeling, and database maintenance. Research Assistants may be expected to work with large administrative datasets such as the Consumer Credit Panel (CCP) to support the work of Economists in the section. Additionally, Research Assistants help to write portions of the annual public report on the Financial Well-Being of U.S. Households based on the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking. The Research Assistant may also carry out other related tasks as assigned by the Section Chief or senior management.
* Requires knowledge of microeconomic principles, quantitative techniques, and data analysis normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in economics, policy analysis, statistics, or other relevant fields from an accredited college or university. * Must have experience with statistical analysis computer programs, preferably Stata or R. * Must have strong oral and written communications skills. * Interest in low- and moderate- income communities and individuals is important. Additional Information: * Application Deadline: May 31, 2023 * Applicants should provide a writing sample, preferably reflecting analysis related to economics or public policy, as well as a coding sample reflecting experience using Stata, R, or another statistical analysis language. * Research Assistants are employed at the Board for terms that generally do not exceed two years. * The Division of Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA) has resumed an in-office presence. Our flexible hybrid work environment requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month. This includes a monthly core day. On occasion, DCCA staff may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.
May 08, 2023
Full time
The Research Assistant will collaborate with economists, analysts, and other research assistants on the analysis and publications of the Consumer and Community Research Section. Under the immediate supervision of the Chief of the section or an Economist, the Research Assistant will contribute to economic analyses related to the financial circumstances of low- and moderate- income consumers and communities. This includes assisting with the fielding and analysis of the annual Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking. It may include assisting with research on place-based differences in economic conditions and assisting Economists with research projects related to low-and-moderate income populations. Research Assistants in the section carry out routine research assignments and data-driven analysis to be used in memoranda, surveys, studies, research papers, and publications. They are responsible for the preparation and verification of tables, figures, and other materials produced by the Consumer and Community Research Section. They also use standard statistical techniques along with a general knowledge of economic research and microeconomic theory to assist in reporting, research, modeling, and database maintenance. Research Assistants may be expected to work with large administrative datasets such as the Consumer Credit Panel (CCP) to support the work of Economists in the section. Additionally, Research Assistants help to write portions of the annual public report on the Financial Well-Being of U.S. Households based on the Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking. The Research Assistant may also carry out other related tasks as assigned by the Section Chief or senior management.
* Requires knowledge of microeconomic principles, quantitative techniques, and data analysis normally acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in economics, policy analysis, statistics, or other relevant fields from an accredited college or university. * Must have experience with statistical analysis computer programs, preferably Stata or R. * Must have strong oral and written communications skills. * Interest in low- and moderate- income communities and individuals is important. Additional Information: * Application Deadline: May 31, 2023 * Applicants should provide a writing sample, preferably reflecting analysis related to economics or public policy, as well as a coding sample reflecting experience using Stata, R, or another statistical analysis language. * Research Assistants are employed at the Board for terms that generally do not exceed two years. * The Division of Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA) has resumed an in-office presence. Our flexible hybrid work environment requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month. This includes a monthly core day. On occasion, DCCA staff may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of the Manager, the Senior Information Systems Analyst acts as a lead analyst and performs highly technical analyses of major systems. Is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of complex automated distributed systems essential to carrying out the responsibilities and daily activities of division staff. The Analyst uses initiative and resourcefulness in solving unusual problems and in developing new procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Requires advanced knowledge in the following areas: network design and configuration, cloud technologies, end-point system design/installation/maintenance, end-user technical support, and problem diagnosis/resolution. Able to communicate complex technical concepts in nontechnical language. Possesses strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills. Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years related work experience.
Skills/Experience
Highly skilled in administering, troubleshooting, and supporting:
o Microsoft platforms including Active Directory, Windows, Azure, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and O365 integration (on-premises to cloud) o iOS and O365 mobile o Remote access (VPNs, remote desktop support, home router configuration, Wi-Fi…)
Experience with:
o Configuring security settings and access roles/permissions o SCCM or similar reporting and package development o ServiceNow or other help desk ticketing systems o Agile methodologies o Patch management
Remarks:
Applicants must exhibit strong interpersonal skills and be able to work well with both end-users and co-workers. The ability to provide responsive, knowledgeable, and courteous support is paramount.
Applicants must be willing to work on-site in our Washington, DC offices a minimum of two days per week.
Apr 26, 2023
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the general supervision of the Manager, the Senior Information Systems Analyst acts as a lead analyst and performs highly technical analyses of major systems. Is responsible for the design, implementation, and support of complex automated distributed systems essential to carrying out the responsibilities and daily activities of division staff. The Analyst uses initiative and resourcefulness in solving unusual problems and in developing new procedures.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Requires advanced knowledge in the following areas: network design and configuration, cloud technologies, end-point system design/installation/maintenance, end-user technical support, and problem diagnosis/resolution. Able to communicate complex technical concepts in nontechnical language. Possesses strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills. Requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years related work experience.
Skills/Experience
Highly skilled in administering, troubleshooting, and supporting:
o Microsoft platforms including Active Directory, Windows, Azure, Teams, SharePoint Online, OneDrive, and O365 integration (on-premises to cloud) o iOS and O365 mobile o Remote access (VPNs, remote desktop support, home router configuration, Wi-Fi…)
Experience with:
o Configuring security settings and access roles/permissions o SCCM or similar reporting and package development o ServiceNow or other help desk ticketing systems o Agile methodologies o Patch management
Remarks:
Applicants must exhibit strong interpersonal skills and be able to work well with both end-users and co-workers. The ability to provide responsive, knowledgeable, and courteous support is paramount.
Applicants must be willing to work on-site in our Washington, DC offices a minimum of two days per week.
The Data Management Center of Excellence (DM COE) program in the Technology Services branch of the Division of Management (MGT) is looking for an intern for 12 months to start immediately. The intern should have a demonstrated interest in working in the data management or technology project management field. The intern will support the team in their agile journey ensuring that user stories are properly documented so the definition of ready has been met and in the review and validation of sprint deliverables. The intern will develop an understanding of the division’s core functions and enhance their business skills by working under the supervision of the product owner to document and track milestones for data governance initiatives. They will also be responsible for creating regular status reports to present to executive audience at stakeholder meetings. Depending on interests, qualifications, and time, the intern may take part in additional assignments and stretch opportunities like assisting in the development of data management policies and processes.
Technology Services (TS) Branch - The TS branch is responsible for Federal Reserve Board enterprise systems used for human capital management, financial management, facility technology, law enforcement and security systems in addition to the fingerprint system used at the Federal Reserve Banks. With a focus on technology governance, compliance, and customer service, TS strives to effectively use technology to meet the business needs of our partners and clients. The DM COE, Data Governance program was created to help manage the decision rights and accountability for data management and to encourage desirable behavior in the valuation, creation, storage, use, and disposition of information through its full lifecycle. It includes the processes, roles, standards, and metrics that ensure the effective and efficient use of data to enable the organization to achieve its business goals and increase the value of our data. Qualifications - External Suggested Major/Minor: Pursuing a degree with an accredited university in Library and Information Science, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Required Skills and Knowledge: Candidate should possess excellent planning and organizational skills and demonstrate superior attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office including but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, and MS PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and with a team to complete milestones and work towards deadlines. Able to compile and organize information retrieved and prepare detailed reports to management. Strong analytical skills to research and properly evaluate information to determine limitations, risks, usability, and reliability. US Citizenship is required for all Board internships. Applicants must be current students graduating from their program Spring 2024 or later. Preferred Skills: Experience with the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Council’s Data Management Capabilities Assessment Model (DCAM) and Cloud Data Capabilities Management Model (CDMC) preferred but not required Expected Hours: Minimum of 20 hours/week during school year, 40 hours/week during summer. Location: This internship must be completed in a hybrid capacity, with a set cadence of days onsite in our offices in Washington, DC. Required Documents for application: Please submit resume and writing sample with application. An unofficial transcript may be requested.
Mar 22, 2023
Intern
The Data Management Center of Excellence (DM COE) program in the Technology Services branch of the Division of Management (MGT) is looking for an intern for 12 months to start immediately. The intern should have a demonstrated interest in working in the data management or technology project management field. The intern will support the team in their agile journey ensuring that user stories are properly documented so the definition of ready has been met and in the review and validation of sprint deliverables. The intern will develop an understanding of the division’s core functions and enhance their business skills by working under the supervision of the product owner to document and track milestones for data governance initiatives. They will also be responsible for creating regular status reports to present to executive audience at stakeholder meetings. Depending on interests, qualifications, and time, the intern may take part in additional assignments and stretch opportunities like assisting in the development of data management policies and processes.
Technology Services (TS) Branch - The TS branch is responsible for Federal Reserve Board enterprise systems used for human capital management, financial management, facility technology, law enforcement and security systems in addition to the fingerprint system used at the Federal Reserve Banks. With a focus on technology governance, compliance, and customer service, TS strives to effectively use technology to meet the business needs of our partners and clients. The DM COE, Data Governance program was created to help manage the decision rights and accountability for data management and to encourage desirable behavior in the valuation, creation, storage, use, and disposition of information through its full lifecycle. It includes the processes, roles, standards, and metrics that ensure the effective and efficient use of data to enable the organization to achieve its business goals and increase the value of our data. Qualifications - External Suggested Major/Minor: Pursuing a degree with an accredited university in Library and Information Science, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Required Skills and Knowledge: Candidate should possess excellent planning and organizational skills and demonstrate superior attention to detail. Proficient in Microsoft (MS) Office including but not limited to MS Word, MS Excel, MS Visio, and MS PowerPoint. Ability to work independently and with a team to complete milestones and work towards deadlines. Able to compile and organize information retrieved and prepare detailed reports to management. Strong analytical skills to research and properly evaluate information to determine limitations, risks, usability, and reliability. US Citizenship is required for all Board internships. Applicants must be current students graduating from their program Spring 2024 or later. Preferred Skills: Experience with the Enterprise Data Management (EDM) Council’s Data Management Capabilities Assessment Model (DCAM) and Cloud Data Capabilities Management Model (CDMC) preferred but not required Expected Hours: Minimum of 20 hours/week during school year, 40 hours/week during summer. Location: This internship must be completed in a hybrid capacity, with a set cadence of days onsite in our offices in Washington, DC. Required Documents for application: Please submit resume and writing sample with application. An unofficial transcript may be requested.
I. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Reporting to the associate director, technology strategy and delivery, assistant director oversees the activities of the Information and Technology Management section comprised of approximately nine professionals. Provides leadership and support to section chief in managing section resources to address the ongoing needs of the division and to assure high-quality resolutions of section responsibilities and critical work demands. 2) Works closely with the associate director to set the vision and goals for a customer experience strategy within the division aligned to the division and Board’s broader priorities. Establishes practices and processes to embed and promote a user- focused culture throughout all aspects of the division to increase its efficiency and effectiveness. 3) Provide leadership and strategic direction to the division’s work and work environment by fostering innovation, design thinking and usability; focuses on the customer experience in the delivery of products and services; and emphasizes continuous improvement within the division’s core programs and processes through ongoing feedback and engagement. 4) Provide leadership to design, development, process improvement, project management, information management, collaboration and communication including keeping an experience-based alignment around the research, analysis, and policy work performed by the division. Uses a customer-centric, design thinking approach to reimagine and tailor products and services to better meet the needs of the people who use them. 5) Fosters engagement, information sharing, and collaboration among staff and others across the division. Actively engages with the line officers in the division and of relevant sections in other divisions at the Board to promote and build adoption for user experience practices. Maintains strong working relationships with these groups. Oversees joint projects as requested. 6) Support, build, and scale products and services that enhance the experience of MA staff and our customers. Identify bottlenecks to prioritize resources and strategy that align with the emerging and ongoing needs of the division. Leverage UX and process improvement best practices to increase and enhance the division processes, programs, and technology solutions. 7) Work with Board partners to identify and maximize opportunities for technology efficacy, efficiency, and innovation including development of a sustainable operating model for delivery of efficient services and products to the division. Drive continuous improvement in employee experience and engagement based on data and real-time feedback from staff. 8) Work with sections across the division to ensure continuous innovation and adoption of the latest tools and capabilities to meet MA’s needs with a focus on the customer experience. Integrate and uphold a high standard for user experiences across all stakeholder interactions, products and services within MA and the Board. 9) Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the division and in partner divisions at the Board. Represent the division, the Board, or the System, on committees or in meetings with other divisions, the Reserve Banks, other agencies, professional conferences, or other outside groups. II. DIVISION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: As an officer in the MA division, the individual would promote the division’s model of leadership—within the division and across the Board—focused on maximizing the contribution, development, and accountability of all staff in the division. Additionally, as an officer, the individual would facilitate the strongest contributions of others by distributing authority, responsibility, and decision-making widely, providing feedback, encouraging initiative and creativity, giving others broad discretion for how to best carry out their jobs, and then holding them accountable for performing at a high level. Much of the work of MA is conducted by teams of staff. As a result, it is critical for officers in MA to promote close and effective working relationships among staff working together as a team. As part of this, officers must act in a way that builds trust and puts the needs and goals of the Board and the Division first. In particular, it is essential for officers to foster a work environment that allows staff in their lines and across the Division to reach their full potential. Some key examples of the types of behaviors that officers in MA should demonstrate in this area include: • Creating a work environment in which it is safe to speak and everyone’s voice is heard, and in which every employee is being valued, without bias, preference, or prejudice. • Demonstrating collegial, cooperative, and collaborative behaviors. It is essential to be able to have intellectual disagreements with others and still work together respectfully and harmoniously. • Being present in the lives of staff, remaining connected to the staff’s work, and sharing the divisions’ broader agenda with the staff. • Ensuring that the staff’s work is aligned with our principals’ priorities and the division’s strategic objectives. Explaining to staff how their work fits into the bigger picture. • Practicing behaviors and fostering an atmosphere consistent with the high ethical standards of the Board. • Acknowledging and addressing conflicts or difficult personnel situations forthrightly and promptly. Employment is also contingent upon meeting the Board’s requirements for accessing information relevant to the job and the completion and satisfactory adjudication of relevant background investigations. This position requires location in Washington, DC and offers flexibility for telework.
III. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 1) Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 2) 8 years of direct experience in technology-related fields generally required after receiving advanced degree. 3) Minimum of 5 years of people management experience. 4) Strategic thinker with demonstrated strong project execution and project management capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills. 5) Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering collaboration and employee engagement. 6) Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations. 7) Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of clients and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the clients’ needs while maintaining high-quality end products. 8) Exceptional organization savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics. 9) Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management. IV. OFFICER SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board’s espoused competencies. 2) Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate, and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies. 3) Fosters a continuous learning culture. 4) Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations. 5) Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies. 6) Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board’s espoused values. 7) Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs. 8) Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills. V. BOARD COMPETENCIES: 1) Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful, strategic decisions 2) Learning Agility: Takes responsibility for building organizational agility 3) Drive for Excellence: Delivers results by developing shared vision and direction for the organization 4) Perspective and Strategic Agility: Leads and acts with the future in mind 5) Collaborative Relationships: Sets the tone for collaborative organization 6) Effective Communication: Effectively speaks and acts on behalf of the Board VI. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 1) Has regular contact with all staff in the function(s) to stay connected to the pulse of the division, provide leadership, and act as a role model. 2) Has frequent contact with senior staff and other professionals in the division, elsewhere at the Board, and the Reserve Banks regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. 3) Has frequent contact with members of the Board, both in discussions and through memoranda, regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. 4) Has frequent contact with individuals from other federal agencies, international organizations, and in the private sector regarding the subject matters in area(s) of responsibilities. VII. INTERNAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports, and ensures same is provided to all function staff. 2) Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management. 3) Participates in the development of the division’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility. 4) Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility. VIII. POSITION DEMANDS: 1) Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board’s missions. 2) Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service. 3) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff: and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters. 4) Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings. 5) Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner.
Feb 10, 2023
Full time
I. JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Reporting to the associate director, technology strategy and delivery, assistant director oversees the activities of the Information and Technology Management section comprised of approximately nine professionals. Provides leadership and support to section chief in managing section resources to address the ongoing needs of the division and to assure high-quality resolutions of section responsibilities and critical work demands. 2) Works closely with the associate director to set the vision and goals for a customer experience strategy within the division aligned to the division and Board’s broader priorities. Establishes practices and processes to embed and promote a user- focused culture throughout all aspects of the division to increase its efficiency and effectiveness. 3) Provide leadership and strategic direction to the division’s work and work environment by fostering innovation, design thinking and usability; focuses on the customer experience in the delivery of products and services; and emphasizes continuous improvement within the division’s core programs and processes through ongoing feedback and engagement. 4) Provide leadership to design, development, process improvement, project management, information management, collaboration and communication including keeping an experience-based alignment around the research, analysis, and policy work performed by the division. Uses a customer-centric, design thinking approach to reimagine and tailor products and services to better meet the needs of the people who use them. 5) Fosters engagement, information sharing, and collaboration among staff and others across the division. Actively engages with the line officers in the division and of relevant sections in other divisions at the Board to promote and build adoption for user experience practices. Maintains strong working relationships with these groups. Oversees joint projects as requested. 6) Support, build, and scale products and services that enhance the experience of MA staff and our customers. Identify bottlenecks to prioritize resources and strategy that align with the emerging and ongoing needs of the division. Leverage UX and process improvement best practices to increase and enhance the division processes, programs, and technology solutions. 7) Work with Board partners to identify and maximize opportunities for technology efficacy, efficiency, and innovation including development of a sustainable operating model for delivery of efficient services and products to the division. Drive continuous improvement in employee experience and engagement based on data and real-time feedback from staff. 8) Work with sections across the division to ensure continuous innovation and adoption of the latest tools and capabilities to meet MA’s needs with a focus on the customer experience. Integrate and uphold a high standard for user experiences across all stakeholder interactions, products and services within MA and the Board. 9) Build strong working relationships with colleagues across the division and in partner divisions at the Board. Represent the division, the Board, or the System, on committees or in meetings with other divisions, the Reserve Banks, other agencies, professional conferences, or other outside groups. II. DIVISION SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: As an officer in the MA division, the individual would promote the division’s model of leadership—within the division and across the Board—focused on maximizing the contribution, development, and accountability of all staff in the division. Additionally, as an officer, the individual would facilitate the strongest contributions of others by distributing authority, responsibility, and decision-making widely, providing feedback, encouraging initiative and creativity, giving others broad discretion for how to best carry out their jobs, and then holding them accountable for performing at a high level. Much of the work of MA is conducted by teams of staff. As a result, it is critical for officers in MA to promote close and effective working relationships among staff working together as a team. As part of this, officers must act in a way that builds trust and puts the needs and goals of the Board and the Division first. In particular, it is essential for officers to foster a work environment that allows staff in their lines and across the Division to reach their full potential. Some key examples of the types of behaviors that officers in MA should demonstrate in this area include: • Creating a work environment in which it is safe to speak and everyone’s voice is heard, and in which every employee is being valued, without bias, preference, or prejudice. • Demonstrating collegial, cooperative, and collaborative behaviors. It is essential to be able to have intellectual disagreements with others and still work together respectfully and harmoniously. • Being present in the lives of staff, remaining connected to the staff’s work, and sharing the divisions’ broader agenda with the staff. • Ensuring that the staff’s work is aligned with our principals’ priorities and the division’s strategic objectives. Explaining to staff how their work fits into the bigger picture. • Practicing behaviors and fostering an atmosphere consistent with the high ethical standards of the Board. • Acknowledging and addressing conflicts or difficult personnel situations forthrightly and promptly. Employment is also contingent upon meeting the Board’s requirements for accessing information relevant to the job and the completion and satisfactory adjudication of relevant background investigations. This position requires location in Washington, DC and offers flexibility for telework.
III. KNOWLEDGE/SKILL/EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: 1) Advanced degree in a related field or equivalent experience. 2) 8 years of direct experience in technology-related fields generally required after receiving advanced degree. 3) Minimum of 5 years of people management experience. 4) Strategic thinker with demonstrated strong project execution and project management capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills. 5) Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering collaboration and employee engagement. 6) Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations. 7) Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of clients and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing client demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the clients’ needs while maintaining high-quality end products. 8) Exceptional organization savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics. 9) Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management. IV. OFFICER SPECIFIC POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board’s espoused competencies. 2) Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate, and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies. 3) Fosters a continuous learning culture. 4) Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations. 5) Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies. 6) Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board’s espoused values. 7) Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs. 8) Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills. V. BOARD COMPETENCIES: 1) Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful, strategic decisions 2) Learning Agility: Takes responsibility for building organizational agility 3) Drive for Excellence: Delivers results by developing shared vision and direction for the organization 4) Perspective and Strategic Agility: Leads and acts with the future in mind 5) Collaborative Relationships: Sets the tone for collaborative organization 6) Effective Communication: Effectively speaks and acts on behalf of the Board VI. PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS: 1) Has regular contact with all staff in the function(s) to stay connected to the pulse of the division, provide leadership, and act as a role model. 2) Has frequent contact with senior staff and other professionals in the division, elsewhere at the Board, and the Reserve Banks regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. 3) Has frequent contact with members of the Board, both in discussions and through memoranda, regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility. 4) Has frequent contact with individuals from other federal agencies, international organizations, and in the private sector regarding the subject matters in area(s) of responsibilities. VII. INTERNAL MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports, and ensures same is provided to all function staff. 2) Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management. 3) Participates in the development of the division’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility. 4) Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility. VIII. POSITION DEMANDS: 1) Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board’s missions. 2) Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service. 3) Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff: and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters. 4) Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings. 5) Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner.
Quantitative Analysts work under regular supervision to perform quantitative analysis including statistical modeling and data analysis in support of the Board's mission, Division goals, and Section objectives. Quantitative Analysts perform assigned project tasks while developing increased domain expertise and may lead well-defined tasks within a project. Quantitative Analysts share information and ideas regarding projects and work for their Project Team, Section, Division. Quantitative Analysts prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Quantitative Analysts perform the following responsibilities under regular supervision: 1. Perform quantitative analysis including statistical modeling and data analysis in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives. 2. Assist senior staff by providing support, information or analysis. 3. Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing. 4. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders. 5. Perform assigned project tasks and lead well-defined tasks within a project. 6. Develop areas of expertise and technical skills. 7. Statistical Modeling: • Exhibit a strong understanding of statistical modeling techniques • Carry out a variety of aspects of the model life cycle including design, implementation, testing, production, validation, and assessment of models • Analyze and interpret results from models or a system of models • Document model features, assumptions, operational processes, and results 8. Data Analysis: • Implement efforts related to data analytics • Perform data extraction, cleaning, and organization • Produce charts, graphs, and other visualization techniques to analyze data • Identify relevant issues, trends, relationships between key variables, and draw conclusions 9. Quantitative Implementation: • Implement processes for scaling and automating modeling and production frameworks • Manage, construct, and query data sets • Follow systems and guidelines for ensuring reproducibility of model results and analysis 10. Financial Analysis: • Exhibit domain-specific knowledge to inform data-driven policy decisions • Conduct research related to the financial sector, institutions, and regulation • Respond to requests from senior management related to data, model results, operational processes, policy, and emerging risks in financial institutions and markets 11. Knowledge sharing and training of others: • Present work at forums within and across Divisions to share knowledge with others
Bachelor's degree in quantitative subject such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or degree in another subject such as finance, economics or relevant quantitative background. Minimum of 2 years of related experience or a master’s degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant experience (FR-24) or minimum of 3 years of related experience or a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience. (FR-25). Proficiency in computational/statistical programming. Experience working with large and complex data sets, including the ability to query databases. Remarks: This Quantitative Analyst role in the Stress Testing Production & Analysis section in Supervision and Regulation will support the quantitative stress tests of bank portfolios related to the Federal Reserve’s responsibilities under the Dodd-Frank Act and ongoing bank supervision. The analyst will be assigned to perform the following duties: • Implement, modify, test, and document models and systems used in the stress test; • Execute stress test models and conduct analysis of model outputs to better inform ongoing bank supervision; and/or • Assess and analyze regulatory collections and other data used in the stress test. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills; a high level of intellectual curiosity; a demonstrated potential to conduct analysis of banks using large datasets; a solid conceptual understanding of statistical and econometric concepts; and knowledge of or interest in bank regulatory capital. The position will require flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines, especially during the stress test production quarter (currently April - June). Specifically, the ideal candidate will meet several of the following: • Demonstrated experience in data management or statistical modeling, with knowledge of statistical and econometric modeling techniques and approaches • Experience with database management tools (such as Microsoft SQL Server) • Proficiency in one or more statistical programming languages (especially R and/or SAS) is required, and the ideal candidate will have experience using scripting languages (such as Python), Linux, and a version control system (such as Git) • Ability to write and communicate clearly, deliver effective presentations, and conduct research • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a group setting in a matrix environment while accomplishing multiple goals within established and changing deadlines • Familiarity with bank regulatory capital measures and US GAAP accounting standards • Familiarity with modern revenue and/or risk modeling practices and industry standards • Experience with software development best practices such as software development life cycle (SDLC) is preferred This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC. Travel: less than 25% A writing sample and assessment and data analysis exercise will be part of the application process.
Jan 31, 2023
Full time
Quantitative Analysts work under regular supervision to perform quantitative analysis including statistical modeling and data analysis in support of the Board's mission, Division goals, and Section objectives. Quantitative Analysts perform assigned project tasks while developing increased domain expertise and may lead well-defined tasks within a project. Quantitative Analysts share information and ideas regarding projects and work for their Project Team, Section, Division. Quantitative Analysts prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Quantitative Analysts perform the following responsibilities under regular supervision: 1. Perform quantitative analysis including statistical modeling and data analysis in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives. 2. Assist senior staff by providing support, information or analysis. 3. Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing. 4. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders. 5. Perform assigned project tasks and lead well-defined tasks within a project. 6. Develop areas of expertise and technical skills. 7. Statistical Modeling: • Exhibit a strong understanding of statistical modeling techniques • Carry out a variety of aspects of the model life cycle including design, implementation, testing, production, validation, and assessment of models • Analyze and interpret results from models or a system of models • Document model features, assumptions, operational processes, and results 8. Data Analysis: • Implement efforts related to data analytics • Perform data extraction, cleaning, and organization • Produce charts, graphs, and other visualization techniques to analyze data • Identify relevant issues, trends, relationships between key variables, and draw conclusions 9. Quantitative Implementation: • Implement processes for scaling and automating modeling and production frameworks • Manage, construct, and query data sets • Follow systems and guidelines for ensuring reproducibility of model results and analysis 10. Financial Analysis: • Exhibit domain-specific knowledge to inform data-driven policy decisions • Conduct research related to the financial sector, institutions, and regulation • Respond to requests from senior management related to data, model results, operational processes, policy, and emerging risks in financial institutions and markets 11. Knowledge sharing and training of others: • Present work at forums within and across Divisions to share knowledge with others
Bachelor's degree in quantitative subject such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or degree in another subject such as finance, economics or relevant quantitative background. Minimum of 2 years of related experience or a master’s degree in a related field and 1 year of relevant experience (FR-24) or minimum of 3 years of related experience or a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience. (FR-25). Proficiency in computational/statistical programming. Experience working with large and complex data sets, including the ability to query databases. Remarks: This Quantitative Analyst role in the Stress Testing Production & Analysis section in Supervision and Regulation will support the quantitative stress tests of bank portfolios related to the Federal Reserve’s responsibilities under the Dodd-Frank Act and ongoing bank supervision. The analyst will be assigned to perform the following duties: • Implement, modify, test, and document models and systems used in the stress test; • Execute stress test models and conduct analysis of model outputs to better inform ongoing bank supervision; and/or • Assess and analyze regulatory collections and other data used in the stress test. The ideal candidate has strong analytical and communication skills; a high level of intellectual curiosity; a demonstrated potential to conduct analysis of banks using large datasets; a solid conceptual understanding of statistical and econometric concepts; and knowledge of or interest in bank regulatory capital. The position will require flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines, especially during the stress test production quarter (currently April - June). Specifically, the ideal candidate will meet several of the following: • Demonstrated experience in data management or statistical modeling, with knowledge of statistical and econometric modeling techniques and approaches • Experience with database management tools (such as Microsoft SQL Server) • Proficiency in one or more statistical programming languages (especially R and/or SAS) is required, and the ideal candidate will have experience using scripting languages (such as Python), Linux, and a version control system (such as Git) • Ability to write and communicate clearly, deliver effective presentations, and conduct research • Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a group setting in a matrix environment while accomplishing multiple goals within established and changing deadlines • Familiarity with bank regulatory capital measures and US GAAP accounting standards • Familiarity with modern revenue and/or risk modeling practices and industry standards • Experience with software development best practices such as software development life cycle (SDLC) is preferred This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC. Travel: less than 25% A writing sample and assessment and data analysis exercise will be part of the application process.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Note: This requisition is not an actual job vacancy, but serves to establish a pipeline of interested individuals for Financial Institution & Policy Analyst (FIPA) openings in the Division of Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems (RBOPS). Candidates may be contacted at any time through Q3 2022 with more details about specific team vacancies. Financial Institution and Policy Analysts (FIPAs) may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles/areas of responsibility: Data Analysis • Supports in producing charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Helps identify data that can be used to analyze policy
Examination and Supervision • Participate in and/or lead examinations and reviews • Support and implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs Policy • Helps to interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance • Participate in drafting policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
Policy • Helps to interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance • Participate in drafting policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
Risk Management • Helps to identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets • Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions Data Analysis • Supports in producing charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Helps identify data that can be used to analyze policy Financial Analysis • Supports in performing analysis of financial data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility • Clearly present analyses of financial/regulatory data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial data
Financial Analysis • Supports in performing analysis of financial data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility • Clearly present analyses of financial/regulatory data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial data
FIPAs identify options, assess trade-offs, measure outcomes, and develop consensus related to novel and complex projects involving Federal Reserve Banks’ policies, operations, compliance, and information management; systemically important financial market infrastructures (FMIs); payment, clearance, and settlement (PCS) activities; and the broader financial and payment systems. They regularly collaborate with staff from the Federal Reserve System, other domestic and international authorities, and international standard-setting bodies. Projects include those that ultimately lead to decisions by the Board; Board Committees, notably the Committee on Federal Reserve Bank Affairs (BAC) and the Payments System Policy Advisory Committee (PSPAC); and senior Division and Reserve Banks’ management.
REQUIRED SKILLS: • Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and minimum years of related experience, as outlined by grade below, is required. • FR-24: Bachelor's + 2 years, or a master’s + 1 year. • FR-25: Bachelor's + 3 years, or a master's + 2 years.
Must be able to perform basic or developmental level work in activities involving these competencies, and must be capable of demonstrating them after receiving specific instructions and guidance • Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data • Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks • Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions. • Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa. • Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply, and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility. • Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations.
Prior experience in one of the following areas is a plus: Financial Market Infrastructure or bank supervision, policy or analysis; capital markets or trading; financial risk management including stress testing, value-at-risk modeling, derivative pricing, counterparty credit risk management; or operational risk management.
Note 1. Writing sample may be requested. 2. Roles are not eligible for full-time remote work and will require on-site presence in Washington, D.C. via a hybrid schedule.
Jan 31, 2023
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Note: This requisition is not an actual job vacancy, but serves to establish a pipeline of interested individuals for Financial Institution & Policy Analyst (FIPA) openings in the Division of Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems (RBOPS). Candidates may be contacted at any time through Q3 2022 with more details about specific team vacancies. Financial Institution and Policy Analysts (FIPAs) may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles/areas of responsibility: Data Analysis • Supports in producing charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Helps identify data that can be used to analyze policy
Examination and Supervision • Participate in and/or lead examinations and reviews • Support and implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs Policy • Helps to interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance • Participate in drafting policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
Policy • Helps to interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance • Participate in drafting policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
Risk Management • Helps to identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets • Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions Data Analysis • Supports in producing charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data • Helps identify data that can be used to analyze policy Financial Analysis • Supports in performing analysis of financial data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility • Clearly present analyses of financial/regulatory data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial data
Financial Analysis • Supports in performing analysis of financial data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility • Clearly present analyses of financial/regulatory data • Helps identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial data
FIPAs identify options, assess trade-offs, measure outcomes, and develop consensus related to novel and complex projects involving Federal Reserve Banks’ policies, operations, compliance, and information management; systemically important financial market infrastructures (FMIs); payment, clearance, and settlement (PCS) activities; and the broader financial and payment systems. They regularly collaborate with staff from the Federal Reserve System, other domestic and international authorities, and international standard-setting bodies. Projects include those that ultimately lead to decisions by the Board; Board Committees, notably the Committee on Federal Reserve Bank Affairs (BAC) and the Payments System Policy Advisory Committee (PSPAC); and senior Division and Reserve Banks’ management.
REQUIRED SKILLS: • Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and minimum years of related experience, as outlined by grade below, is required. • FR-24: Bachelor's + 2 years, or a master’s + 1 year. • FR-25: Bachelor's + 3 years, or a master's + 2 years.
Must be able to perform basic or developmental level work in activities involving these competencies, and must be capable of demonstrating them after receiving specific instructions and guidance • Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data • Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks • Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions. • Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa. • Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply, and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility. • Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations.
Prior experience in one of the following areas is a plus: Financial Market Infrastructure or bank supervision, policy or analysis; capital markets or trading; financial risk management including stress testing, value-at-risk modeling, derivative pricing, counterparty credit risk management; or operational risk management.
Note 1. Writing sample may be requested. 2. Roles are not eligible for full-time remote work and will require on-site presence in Washington, D.C. via a hybrid schedule.
As Sr. EEO Compliance Specialist, the incumbent provides guidance, consultative services, and technical oversight of complex facets of the EEO Compliance program to include complaints management, affirmative employment, reasonable accommodation, and EEO compliance training with independence and limited guidance from ODEI leadership.
Requires knowledge of employment and human resources practices, counseling, analytical and technical skills typically acquired through bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years work experience in EEO, affirmative action, or civil rights policy and compliance and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated work experience in EEO, affirmative action, or civil rights, including development and implementation of EEO program objectives, affirmative employment initiatives, and the analysis, investigation or resolution of complaints. Duties to include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Advises, on a continuing basis, the Manager and Board management at all levels concerning employment policies, and practices relating to achieving objectives of the EEO and affirmative employment programs. 2. Conducts model agency program barrier analysis assessments and perform annual MD-715 self-assessment study, including data collection and diversity-related analytics to implement data-driven organization changes pursuant to the analysis. Accurately identifies specific barriers and effective solutions to eliminate barriers to enhance the employment opportunities of minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. 3. Co-develops multi-year EEO compliance reports to include but not limited to the Management Directive 715 Report, the Affirmative Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities, Annual No FEAR Report to Congress, the Annual Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Statistical Report of Discrimination Complaints (Form 462), and NO FEAR Act quarterly reports. 4. Provides advisory and consulting services to managers at all levels concerning equal employment opportunity and directly participates with key Board managers in setting EEO objectives. 5. Monitors the EEO activity within divisional components to identify issues that impact nondiscrimination policies and practices and make recommendations for corrective actions. 6. Functions as an EEO counselor. Resolve employee concerns and complaints through fact-finding and negotiation. 7. Administers the processing and disposition of formal complaints though the complaint lifecycle and in compliance with federal and Board regulatory requirements. Activities include but not limited to identifying and analyzing discrimination claims; preparing acceptance/dismissal decisions, framing legal claims; reviewing and analyzing Reports of Investigation to ensure accuracy and legal sufficiency requirements; researching case law, statutory law, regulations, and regulatory guidance to make final determinations and/or conclusions; and addressing management problems identified in the investigation by presenting recommendations for corrective action. 8. Monitors the activity at all stages of the complaints process and makes recommendations to the Manger regarding changes in program policies, practices or procedures that will improve the overall efficiency of the EEO complaint process. 9. Designs, develops and facilitates internal training, workshops, and briefings, including the development of training materials, brochures, and other technical assistance materials to advance understanding and awareness of EEO and employment equity issues, topics, and concepts. This role is in Washington DC and requires on-site presence through a hybrid schedule. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. This includes a core day on Wednesday. On occasion, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 2 days per week, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.
Jan 26, 2023
Full time
As Sr. EEO Compliance Specialist, the incumbent provides guidance, consultative services, and technical oversight of complex facets of the EEO Compliance program to include complaints management, affirmative employment, reasonable accommodation, and EEO compliance training with independence and limited guidance from ODEI leadership.
Requires knowledge of employment and human resources practices, counseling, analytical and technical skills typically acquired through bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years work experience in EEO, affirmative action, or civil rights policy and compliance and a minimum of 3 years demonstrated work experience in EEO, affirmative action, or civil rights, including development and implementation of EEO program objectives, affirmative employment initiatives, and the analysis, investigation or resolution of complaints. Duties to include, but are not limited to the following: 1. Advises, on a continuing basis, the Manager and Board management at all levels concerning employment policies, and practices relating to achieving objectives of the EEO and affirmative employment programs. 2. Conducts model agency program barrier analysis assessments and perform annual MD-715 self-assessment study, including data collection and diversity-related analytics to implement data-driven organization changes pursuant to the analysis. Accurately identifies specific barriers and effective solutions to eliminate barriers to enhance the employment opportunities of minorities, women and individuals with disabilities. 3. Co-develops multi-year EEO compliance reports to include but not limited to the Management Directive 715 Report, the Affirmative Action Plan for Persons with Disabilities, Annual No FEAR Report to Congress, the Annual Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Statistical Report of Discrimination Complaints (Form 462), and NO FEAR Act quarterly reports. 4. Provides advisory and consulting services to managers at all levels concerning equal employment opportunity and directly participates with key Board managers in setting EEO objectives. 5. Monitors the EEO activity within divisional components to identify issues that impact nondiscrimination policies and practices and make recommendations for corrective actions. 6. Functions as an EEO counselor. Resolve employee concerns and complaints through fact-finding and negotiation. 7. Administers the processing and disposition of formal complaints though the complaint lifecycle and in compliance with federal and Board regulatory requirements. Activities include but not limited to identifying and analyzing discrimination claims; preparing acceptance/dismissal decisions, framing legal claims; reviewing and analyzing Reports of Investigation to ensure accuracy and legal sufficiency requirements; researching case law, statutory law, regulations, and regulatory guidance to make final determinations and/or conclusions; and addressing management problems identified in the investigation by presenting recommendations for corrective action. 8. Monitors the activity at all stages of the complaints process and makes recommendations to the Manger regarding changes in program policies, practices or procedures that will improve the overall efficiency of the EEO complaint process. 9. Designs, develops and facilitates internal training, workshops, and briefings, including the development of training materials, brochures, and other technical assistance materials to advance understanding and awareness of EEO and employment equity issues, topics, and concepts. This role is in Washington DC and requires on-site presence through a hybrid schedule. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 2 days per week. This includes a core day on Wednesday. On occasion, Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 2 days per week, as required by business needs, but can work remotely the remaining days.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while developing domain expertise and may lead well-defined tasks within a project. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work primarily for their Project Team, Section, or Division. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities under regular supervision: • Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives • Assist senior staff by providing support, information or analysis • Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing • Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders • Perform assigned project tasks and lead well-defined tasks within a project • Support Section or Division in areas of expertise • Begin to develop areas of expertise Description of the Team: The Stress Testing Risk section in Supervision and Regulation is responsible for implementing and executing the risk management and quality assurance frameworks for models used in the quantitative stress tests of bank portfolios related to the Federal Reserve’s responsibilities under the Dodd-Frank Act and ongoing bank supervision. The Stress Testing Risk Section promotes a risk management culture throughout the Stress Testing National Program and emphasizes that all program participants are responsible for preventing, mitigating, and addressing risk. The Risk section accomplishes this by coordinating program-wide efforts to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and communicate risks of all types facing the Stress testing program. The Risk function sets and ensures adherence to the highest standards of risk management for quality assurance, model risk management, internal controls and other relevant processes. Risk and Controls Responsibilities: This position will execute risk management and quality assurance reviews to ensure that the stress testing models and processes used in public stress testing disclosures to the public as well as firms subject to the stress test are effectively controlled as well as ensure stress testing results are accurately reflected in documents. This incumbent for this role will have responsibility for: • Conducting various types of risk management and quality assurance reviews throughout the stress testing program • Utilizing risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risk throughout the program and prior to public disclosures REQUIRED SKILLS: FR- 25: • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, organizational behavior, or another related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience OR • Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience. FR- 26: • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, organizational behavior, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience OR • Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Must be able to fully perform work that requires application of these competencies, in increasingly complex situations: • Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data • Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks • Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions • Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa. • Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply, and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility • Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations • Knowledge of Various Financial Topics: basic knowledge of capital, liquidity, derivatives, and trading activities and/or in operational issues related to collateral management, payments clearing and settlement (PCS), and management information systems (MIS). The successful candidate will have a proven record of: • Experience with any type of control or process assessment such as audits, internal reviews, examinations, or validations • Knowledge of risk management methodologies and best practices • Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control methodologies and best practices • Experience with organizational complexity, attention to detail, and critical/logical thinking • Ability to prepare and deliver clear/concise communication orally and in writing Notes: • The interview process will include a writing exercise. • This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available. • The position will require flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines during the stress test production period (April - June). • This position works in a group setting and in a matrixed environment to accomplish multiple goals within established and varying deadlines
Nov 17, 2022
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while developing domain expertise and may lead well-defined tasks within a project. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work primarily for their Project Team, Section, or Division. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities under regular supervision: • Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives • Assist senior staff by providing support, information or analysis • Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing • Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders • Perform assigned project tasks and lead well-defined tasks within a project • Support Section or Division in areas of expertise • Begin to develop areas of expertise Description of the Team: The Stress Testing Risk section in Supervision and Regulation is responsible for implementing and executing the risk management and quality assurance frameworks for models used in the quantitative stress tests of bank portfolios related to the Federal Reserve’s responsibilities under the Dodd-Frank Act and ongoing bank supervision. The Stress Testing Risk Section promotes a risk management culture throughout the Stress Testing National Program and emphasizes that all program participants are responsible for preventing, mitigating, and addressing risk. The Risk section accomplishes this by coordinating program-wide efforts to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and communicate risks of all types facing the Stress testing program. The Risk function sets and ensures adherence to the highest standards of risk management for quality assurance, model risk management, internal controls and other relevant processes. Risk and Controls Responsibilities: This position will execute risk management and quality assurance reviews to ensure that the stress testing models and processes used in public stress testing disclosures to the public as well as firms subject to the stress test are effectively controlled as well as ensure stress testing results are accurately reflected in documents. This incumbent for this role will have responsibility for: • Conducting various types of risk management and quality assurance reviews throughout the stress testing program • Utilizing risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risk throughout the program and prior to public disclosures REQUIRED SKILLS: FR- 25: • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, organizational behavior, or another related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience OR • Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience. FR- 26: • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, organizational behavior, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience OR • Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience. Must be able to fully perform work that requires application of these competencies, in increasingly complex situations: • Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data • Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks • Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions • Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa. • Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply, and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility • Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations • Knowledge of Various Financial Topics: basic knowledge of capital, liquidity, derivatives, and trading activities and/or in operational issues related to collateral management, payments clearing and settlement (PCS), and management information systems (MIS). The successful candidate will have a proven record of: • Experience with any type of control or process assessment such as audits, internal reviews, examinations, or validations • Knowledge of risk management methodologies and best practices • Knowledge of quality assurance and quality control methodologies and best practices • Experience with organizational complexity, attention to detail, and critical/logical thinking • Ability to prepare and deliver clear/concise communication orally and in writing Notes: • The interview process will include a writing exercise. • This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available. • The position will require flexibility to work extended hours to meet deadlines during the stress test production period (April - June). • This position works in a group setting and in a matrixed environment to accomplish multiple goals within established and varying deadlines
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Capital Markets section within the Division of Research and Statistics is looking for an entry-to-mid level Financial Markets Analyst professional in a three-year term position to support and contribute to the monitoring and analysis of U.S. capital markets and the credit quality of the corporate sector and state and local governments. In collaboration with other section members, the Financial Markets Analyst will contribute to monitoring trends and conditions within domestic financial markets, assessing relevant data sources, and developing projects that deploy those data sources and indicators to analyze these markets. The Financial Markets Analyst will work as part of a team of 10 Economists, 2 Technology Analysts, and 5 Research Assistants.
The primary responsibility of the Financial Markets Analyst is to support the economic analysis of financial markets. This work includes monitoring and communicating developments in domestic equity, corporate bond, and/or municipal bond markets and contributing to key policy reports; identifying and assessing the value of new or alternative data sources and outside analysis for monitoring these markets; using data management and coding skills to develop timely indicators of market functioning and credit quality; and acting as support for the various data services provided by the section when necessary. In all tasks, the Analyst will be working closely with other section members to properly analyze the data for policy documents and for research on financial markets that informs the conduct of monetary policy and the assessment of financial stability risks and vulnerabilities. In some projects, the Analyst may be expected to contribute to designing, drafting, and presenting some of the analysis or coordinating the work of different job families.
Because coverage of financial markets is at the core of the mission for the section, the Analyst will work with various financial databases, economic concepts, and data-driven indicators to monitor, assess, and interpret developments in domestic capital markets. As such, subject matter experience or training in financial markets, corporate finance, or asset pricing is particularly useful. Because data is at the core of the analytical approach of the section, the Analyst will work with various computing and statistical languages and tools to achieve these goals. This includes use of R and Matlab, among others, for analysis and management of data. Because we are a highly collaborative group, team spirit and good communication skills are highly valued as well as the ability to conduct independent work.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
* A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field is required, with a minimum of 2 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 1 year of experience.
* Experience or training in concepts related to domestic financial markets, the pricing of financial assets, and an interest in monitoring, understanding, and communicating developments in domestic capital markets.
* Experience or interest in working as part of a team in conducting economic and financial analysis that requires the use and visualization of data is essential. Experience in leading such projects is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of programming, and strong proficiency in at least one of the following is preferred: R, SAS, or Matlab. Experience in creating and managing large databases is a plus.
Oct 20, 2022
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Capital Markets section within the Division of Research and Statistics is looking for an entry-to-mid level Financial Markets Analyst professional in a three-year term position to support and contribute to the monitoring and analysis of U.S. capital markets and the credit quality of the corporate sector and state and local governments. In collaboration with other section members, the Financial Markets Analyst will contribute to monitoring trends and conditions within domestic financial markets, assessing relevant data sources, and developing projects that deploy those data sources and indicators to analyze these markets. The Financial Markets Analyst will work as part of a team of 10 Economists, 2 Technology Analysts, and 5 Research Assistants.
The primary responsibility of the Financial Markets Analyst is to support the economic analysis of financial markets. This work includes monitoring and communicating developments in domestic equity, corporate bond, and/or municipal bond markets and contributing to key policy reports; identifying and assessing the value of new or alternative data sources and outside analysis for monitoring these markets; using data management and coding skills to develop timely indicators of market functioning and credit quality; and acting as support for the various data services provided by the section when necessary. In all tasks, the Analyst will be working closely with other section members to properly analyze the data for policy documents and for research on financial markets that informs the conduct of monetary policy and the assessment of financial stability risks and vulnerabilities. In some projects, the Analyst may be expected to contribute to designing, drafting, and presenting some of the analysis or coordinating the work of different job families.
Because coverage of financial markets is at the core of the mission for the section, the Analyst will work with various financial databases, economic concepts, and data-driven indicators to monitor, assess, and interpret developments in domestic capital markets. As such, subject matter experience or training in financial markets, corporate finance, or asset pricing is particularly useful. Because data is at the core of the analytical approach of the section, the Analyst will work with various computing and statistical languages and tools to achieve these goals. This includes use of R and Matlab, among others, for analysis and management of data. Because we are a highly collaborative group, team spirit and good communication skills are highly valued as well as the ability to conduct independent work.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
* A Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or related field is required, with a minimum of 2 years of related experience or a master’s degree with 1 year of experience.
* Experience or training in concepts related to domestic financial markets, the pricing of financial assets, and an interest in monitoring, understanding, and communicating developments in domestic capital markets.
* Experience or interest in working as part of a team in conducting economic and financial analysis that requires the use and visualization of data is essential. Experience in leading such projects is a plus.
* Strong knowledge of programming, and strong proficiency in at least one of the following is preferred: R, SAS, or Matlab. Experience in creating and managing large databases is a plus.
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Office of the Chief Data Officer is seeking a Business Analyst professional to support a growing team who is helping our nation’s Central Bank achieve its missions and strategic goals. Data are truly the lifeblood of our organization, driving all key decisions and policies. The Business Analyst works on the coordination of activities to leverage, optimize, and maximize the return on investment of data assets to support the achievement of the Board's mission and strategy. The Business analyst provides strategic data analysis, data modeling, information flow analysis, meta-data and taxonomy direction in support of Board mission.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
As a Metadata Specialist, you will support metadata management operations and administration of the Board’s comprehensive data inventory. Your experience in all phases of the data lifecycle and team-oriented collaboration will drive the transformation of our data management program. A customer focused mindset is critical in facilitating this transformation and in supporting our data users’ business needs.
Strong knowledge of data and metadata management principles, business analysis and process engineering acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, information science, or related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience. Must possess clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with technical personnel, business customers, and management, and proven ability to think conceptually and abstractly. Crisp business execution and project management rigor are required along with a demonstrated commitment to a strong customer service philosophy. The FR 27 is a senior position and requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, information science, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience or a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related profession experience.
Preferred Skills Include:
Certification as a Certified Data Management Professional, Six Sigma, or Project Management Professional.
Strong knowledge of organizational change, policy development and strategic planning
Knowledge and experience in semantic modeling and with knowledge graphs and graph databases
This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and an in-office presence in Washington, DC.
Oct 19, 2022
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Office of the Chief Data Officer is seeking a Business Analyst professional to support a growing team who is helping our nation’s Central Bank achieve its missions and strategic goals. Data are truly the lifeblood of our organization, driving all key decisions and policies. The Business Analyst works on the coordination of activities to leverage, optimize, and maximize the return on investment of data assets to support the achievement of the Board's mission and strategy. The Business analyst provides strategic data analysis, data modeling, information flow analysis, meta-data and taxonomy direction in support of Board mission.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
As a Metadata Specialist, you will support metadata management operations and administration of the Board’s comprehensive data inventory. Your experience in all phases of the data lifecycle and team-oriented collaboration will drive the transformation of our data management program. A customer focused mindset is critical in facilitating this transformation and in supporting our data users’ business needs.
Strong knowledge of data and metadata management principles, business analysis and process engineering acquired through completion of a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, information science, or related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience. Must possess clear, concise, and effective verbal and written communication, including the ability to effectively communicate with technical personnel, business customers, and management, and proven ability to think conceptually and abstractly. Crisp business execution and project management rigor are required along with a demonstrated commitment to a strong customer service philosophy. The FR 27 is a senior position and requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, information science, or related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience or a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related profession experience.
Preferred Skills Include:
Certification as a Certified Data Management Professional, Six Sigma, or Project Management Professional.
Strong knowledge of organizational change, policy development and strategic planning
Knowledge and experience in semantic modeling and with knowledge graphs and graph databases
This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and an in-office presence in Washington, DC.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Intern will support the DCCA’s Risk and Surveillance Team (RS), in the Division’s mission to promote a fair and transparent financial services marketplace and strengthen communities for all consumers. The RS Team’s work is central to the division’s assessment of consumer financial risk and is used to inform division leaders of conditions, developing trends, and issues in the financial services sector affecting consumers. REQUIRED SKILLS: Requires knowledge of quantitative and data analysis techniques normally acquired through participation in or completion of a bachelor’s degree in economics, policy analysis, statistics, computer science or other relevant fields from an accredited college or university. Must have experience with database systems (SQL) and statistical analysis computer programs, preferably R or SAS. Ideally the candidate will have experience with Tableau or another interactive visualization tool such as R Shiny. Must have strong oral and written communications skills. Under the supervision of the section Manager or a Senior Data Scientist, the Intern will build data pipelines using internal and external data sources and update visualizations for dashboards supporting the analysis of consumer financial markets (e.g., auto sector). The intern may also support the collection, analysis, and reporting on risk and trends in consumer financial products and services, and carry out other related tasks as assigned. The intern will be expected to follow data quality best practices and to document and present their work. Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, an unofficial transcript from current institution(s) reflecting relevant coursework, and, optionally, contact information for one to two references. Please note: • US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program fall 2023 or later • This internship may be completed remotely, or in a hybrid capacity • The intern position is expected to last six months • Application deadline: November 4, 2022
Oct 04, 2022
Intern
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: The Intern will support the DCCA’s Risk and Surveillance Team (RS), in the Division’s mission to promote a fair and transparent financial services marketplace and strengthen communities for all consumers. The RS Team’s work is central to the division’s assessment of consumer financial risk and is used to inform division leaders of conditions, developing trends, and issues in the financial services sector affecting consumers. REQUIRED SKILLS: Requires knowledge of quantitative and data analysis techniques normally acquired through participation in or completion of a bachelor’s degree in economics, policy analysis, statistics, computer science or other relevant fields from an accredited college or university. Must have experience with database systems (SQL) and statistical analysis computer programs, preferably R or SAS. Ideally the candidate will have experience with Tableau or another interactive visualization tool such as R Shiny. Must have strong oral and written communications skills. Under the supervision of the section Manager or a Senior Data Scientist, the Intern will build data pipelines using internal and external data sources and update visualizations for dashboards supporting the analysis of consumer financial markets (e.g., auto sector). The intern may also support the collection, analysis, and reporting on risk and trends in consumer financial products and services, and carry out other related tasks as assigned. The intern will be expected to follow data quality best practices and to document and present their work. Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, an unofficial transcript from current institution(s) reflecting relevant coursework, and, optionally, contact information for one to two references. Please note: • US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program fall 2023 or later • This internship may be completed remotely, or in a hybrid capacity • The intern position is expected to last six months • Application deadline: November 4, 2022
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office of the Secretary (OSEC) is the corporate secretary’s function for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and provides essential services to senior level executives and key stakeholders/users at the Board, at Federal Reserve Banks, at partner federal agencies, and the public. The OSEC division is currently modernizing all systems to meet the evolving business and compliance requirements of the Board.
OSEC is seeking a Senior Information Systems Analyst (ISA) for a 5-year term position to provide analytical, information security and compliance, and customer support for our diverse portfolio of applications. The Senior ISA will report to management on the overall status and support for OSEC’s systems, assist OSEC’s operational sections and key stakeholders/users on the technical aspects of using OSEC’s internally developed applications, perform testing of enhancements and new releases, and manage business relationships with business partners and key stakeholders/users.
Key responsibilities:
Provides first level and intermediate technical and production support for OSEC’s systems, including troubleshooting moderately complex technical problems and questions from key stakeholders and applications users. The analyst has a strong understanding of the functionality for all OSEC portfolio applications and can identify the areas for which the technical problems arise. Using their in-depth knowledge of these systems, the analyst is expected to understand not only when an issue requires higher-level development support but to provide developers with a detailed description of an issue and business perspectives for proper resolution.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts software and system testing in conjunction with the applications development, and OSEC operational areas. The senior analyst develops and maintains key test scripts to validate changes, enhancements, and business continuity requirements for OSEC’s applications.
Helps OSEC’s operational sections to develop and maintain both end-user and internal operations documentation for all applications. The analyst continuously reviews and recommends updates to documentation to the operational section staff to reflect the current state of the applications and key stakeholder/end-user needs.
Provides analytical support and guidance to OSEC’s technology and project management teams to support long-term planning and decision-making. This support requires the analyst to keep detailed records of application support issues, shortcomings, and performance issues for senior level management to review and analyze. The analyst is expected to propose and implement plans designed to proactively avoid future problems.
Responds to requests for information concerning all supported systems through ad-hoc reports.
Participates in continuity of operations and devolution planning and related annual testing exercises.
Provides on-call and after-hours support, including on weekends as needed, for OSEC’s applications.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Requires advanced knowledge of several distributed software and hardware systems, including one or more network operating systems and several programming languages; analysis and system design experience, or network design and configuration. Understands the interrelationships among systems, and important business processes and functions within the division. Experienced in problem diagnosis and resolution. Able to communicate complex technical concepts in nontechnical language to division colleagues, Board and Federal Reserve Bank partners, and Board senior management and executives. Demonstrates expertise with scripting using VB Script, Java Script, SQL, PowerShell and/or HTML. Possesses strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills. Has an area of expertise in computing, systems programming, automation, or database management. Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of five years related work experience.
REMARKS:
This is a 5 year limited term hybrid role based in Washington DC with a minimum on-site cadence of 12x per month and/or as business needs require.
Demonstrated expert understanding and experience with contemporary applications development standards and processes, especially in environments that develop applications with .Net, C#, ASP.Net, SharePoint 2019/SharePoint Online, Microsoft Cloud based solutions, and optimal graphical user interface (GUI) designs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, understandable ideas.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience with applications development of large-scale systems in an agile environment.
Strong knowledge and experience with devising business requirements that provide for the best user experience.
Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Excellent leadership skills to mentor junior colleagues and lead special assignments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex information appropriately tailored to various audiences (e.g., senior stakeholders and management, operations staff, and technical analysts and developers).
Familiarity with the Federal and Board information security and compliance requirements.
Has at least five years of experience with providing all levels of customer service and technical support in large and diverse business organizations.
* Writing assesment may be requested during interview process.
Sep 21, 2022
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Office of the Secretary (OSEC) is the corporate secretary’s function for the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) and provides essential services to senior level executives and key stakeholders/users at the Board, at Federal Reserve Banks, at partner federal agencies, and the public. The OSEC division is currently modernizing all systems to meet the evolving business and compliance requirements of the Board.
OSEC is seeking a Senior Information Systems Analyst (ISA) for a 5-year term position to provide analytical, information security and compliance, and customer support for our diverse portfolio of applications. The Senior ISA will report to management on the overall status and support for OSEC’s systems, assist OSEC’s operational sections and key stakeholders/users on the technical aspects of using OSEC’s internally developed applications, perform testing of enhancements and new releases, and manage business relationships with business partners and key stakeholders/users.
Key responsibilities:
Provides first level and intermediate technical and production support for OSEC’s systems, including troubleshooting moderately complex technical problems and questions from key stakeholders and applications users. The analyst has a strong understanding of the functionality for all OSEC portfolio applications and can identify the areas for which the technical problems arise. Using their in-depth knowledge of these systems, the analyst is expected to understand not only when an issue requires higher-level development support but to provide developers with a detailed description of an issue and business perspectives for proper resolution.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts software and system testing in conjunction with the applications development, and OSEC operational areas. The senior analyst develops and maintains key test scripts to validate changes, enhancements, and business continuity requirements for OSEC’s applications.
Helps OSEC’s operational sections to develop and maintain both end-user and internal operations documentation for all applications. The analyst continuously reviews and recommends updates to documentation to the operational section staff to reflect the current state of the applications and key stakeholder/end-user needs.
Provides analytical support and guidance to OSEC’s technology and project management teams to support long-term planning and decision-making. This support requires the analyst to keep detailed records of application support issues, shortcomings, and performance issues for senior level management to review and analyze. The analyst is expected to propose and implement plans designed to proactively avoid future problems.
Responds to requests for information concerning all supported systems through ad-hoc reports.
Participates in continuity of operations and devolution planning and related annual testing exercises.
Provides on-call and after-hours support, including on weekends as needed, for OSEC’s applications.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
Requires advanced knowledge of several distributed software and hardware systems, including one or more network operating systems and several programming languages; analysis and system design experience, or network design and configuration. Understands the interrelationships among systems, and important business processes and functions within the division. Experienced in problem diagnosis and resolution. Able to communicate complex technical concepts in nontechnical language to division colleagues, Board and Federal Reserve Bank partners, and Board senior management and executives. Demonstrates expertise with scripting using VB Script, Java Script, SQL, PowerShell and/or HTML. Possesses strong oral and written communications and interpersonal skills. Has an area of expertise in computing, systems programming, automation, or database management. Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of five years related work experience.
REMARKS:
This is a 5 year limited term hybrid role based in Washington DC with a minimum on-site cadence of 12x per month and/or as business needs require.
Demonstrated expert understanding and experience with contemporary applications development standards and processes, especially in environments that develop applications with .Net, C#, ASP.Net, SharePoint 2019/SharePoint Online, Microsoft Cloud based solutions, and optimal graphical user interface (GUI) designs.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, understandable ideas.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience with applications development of large-scale systems in an agile environment.
Strong knowledge and experience with devising business requirements that provide for the best user experience.
Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments simultaneously.
Excellent leadership skills to mentor junior colleagues and lead special assignments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for conveying complex information appropriately tailored to various audiences (e.g., senior stakeholders and management, operations staff, and technical analysts and developers).
Familiarity with the Federal and Board information security and compliance requirements.
Has at least five years of experience with providing all levels of customer service and technical support in large and diverse business organizations.
* Writing assesment may be requested during interview process.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the primary contributor and may lead projects and teams and often represent the Section or Division on projects and task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders.
The Policy Development team in the Division of Supervision & Regulation is responsible for developing and implementing policies relating to financial institution supervision and regulation, consistent with statutory requirements and Board priorities and in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. Examples of the team’s work include rulemakings, guidance, rule interpretations, and briefing materials for governors and other senior officials involving matters such as capital, liquidity, resolution, and other areas of the bank regulatory framework.
In this role, the incumbent should expect to: • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of policy development • Interpret regulations and guidance relating to banking organizations of various sizes • Draft or contribute to written policy materials and communications materials on regulatory and supervisory policy matters • Engage, coordinate, and collaborate with stakeholders within the Federal Reserve, with other U.S. financial regulatory agencies, and with international counterparts REQUIRED SKILLS: FR-26: • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience
OR • Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
FR- 26: • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience
OR • Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts must be able to immediately contribute to the success of work requiring the following competencies and be able to serve as an advisor to provide insight in their application: • Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data • Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks • Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa • Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility • Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations
The ideal candidate will have a proven record of: • Ability to conduct analysis and writing in support of policy development and to understand and interpret regulations and guidance for banking organizations of various sizes • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Ability to learn, digest, and engage in new topics. Candidate feels comfortable working in unfamiliar territory and delving into new topics, issues, and challenges. • Intellectual curiosity and interest in financial institution regulatory and policy issues. • Flexibility to manage competing priorities efficiently and to complete tasks under tight deadlines. • Ability to distill complex information and identify appropriate options or solutions for decision makers. • Ability to incorporate feedback effectively and efficiently. • Strong attention to detail, thoroughness, organization, timeliness, sound judgment, resourcefulness, and creativity.
Additional qualifications for grade FR-27 only: • Ability to manage and successfully complete multiple and/or complex projects simultaneously, keeping management and senior leadership apprised of developments and areas of disagreement. • Ability to provide day-to-day guidance to junior staff and facilitate their learning and development. • Exhibit leadership, make appropriate decisions, and can work across stakeholders to accomplish key project objectives or outcomes.
Experience or knowledge in finance, capital markets, or banking is desirable. Advanced degree in business, law, public policy, or related fields is desirable.
Notes: • Travel required: 5-10%. • The interview process may include a writing exercise. • This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC.
Sep 16, 2022
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the primary contributor and may lead projects and teams and often represent the Section or Division on projects and task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders.
The Policy Development team in the Division of Supervision & Regulation is responsible for developing and implementing policies relating to financial institution supervision and regulation, consistent with statutory requirements and Board priorities and in collaboration with key internal and external stakeholders. Examples of the team’s work include rulemakings, guidance, rule interpretations, and briefing materials for governors and other senior officials involving matters such as capital, liquidity, resolution, and other areas of the bank regulatory framework.
In this role, the incumbent should expect to: • Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of policy development • Interpret regulations and guidance relating to banking organizations of various sizes • Draft or contribute to written policy materials and communications materials on regulatory and supervisory policy matters • Engage, coordinate, and collaborate with stakeholders within the Federal Reserve, with other U.S. financial regulatory agencies, and with international counterparts REQUIRED SKILLS: FR-26: • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience
OR • Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
FR- 26: • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience
OR • Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience
Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts must be able to immediately contribute to the success of work requiring the following competencies and be able to serve as an advisor to provide insight in their application: • Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data • Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks • Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa • Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility • Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations
The ideal candidate will have a proven record of: • Ability to conduct analysis and writing in support of policy development and to understand and interpret regulations and guidance for banking organizations of various sizes • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills. • Strong written and oral communication skills. • Ability to learn, digest, and engage in new topics. Candidate feels comfortable working in unfamiliar territory and delving into new topics, issues, and challenges. • Intellectual curiosity and interest in financial institution regulatory and policy issues. • Flexibility to manage competing priorities efficiently and to complete tasks under tight deadlines. • Ability to distill complex information and identify appropriate options or solutions for decision makers. • Ability to incorporate feedback effectively and efficiently. • Strong attention to detail, thoroughness, organization, timeliness, sound judgment, resourcefulness, and creativity.
Additional qualifications for grade FR-27 only: • Ability to manage and successfully complete multiple and/or complex projects simultaneously, keeping management and senior leadership apprised of developments and areas of disagreement. • Ability to provide day-to-day guidance to junior staff and facilitate their learning and development. • Exhibit leadership, make appropriate decisions, and can work across stakeholders to accomplish key project objectives or outcomes.
Experience or knowledge in finance, capital markets, or banking is desirable. Advanced degree in business, law, public policy, or related fields is desirable.
Notes: • Travel required: 5-10%. • The interview process may include a writing exercise. • This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC.
Federal Reserve Board
Washington, District of Columbia
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while developing domain expertise and may lead well-defined tasks within a project. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work primarily for their Project Team, Section, or Division. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders.
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities under regular supervision: • Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives • Assist senior staff by providing support, information or analysis • Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing • Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders • Perform assigned project tasks and lead well-defined tasks within a project • Support Section or Division in areas of expertise • Begin to develop areas of expertise
The LISCC supervision program is the Federal Reserve’s supervisory program for the nation’s largest and most systemic financial institutions. Its primary objective is to maintain safe and competitive U.S. and global banking systems. LISCC comprises of national programs staffed by individuals from multiple Reserve Banks and the Board, including Capital, Liquidity, Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP), Governance and Controls (G&C), and Recovery and Resolution Program (RRP).
Description of LISCC Capital section: The LISCC Capital Section has an available position focusing on Capital-related examinations and support for policy and informational Board engagement with capital-related matters for large and complex firms. The capital program supports all facets of the national Capital Program. The program plans, facilitates, and directs the successful execution of the Capital Program's supervisory agenda through active forward planning and by providing a centralized logistics function. The LISCC Capital Section also develops and maintains a continuous understanding of supervisory issues pertinent to capital at large and complex firms to facilitate Board decisions and provide timely and effective information products to senior management and the broader Capital Program.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Collaborate closely with other stakeholders to identify and develop supervisory and policy responses to risks that may arise. Examples of other stakeholders include dedicated supervisory teams (DST), horizontal evaluation teams (HET) and Board policy and legal. • Develop presentations and recommended messages for the Capital Steering Committee, as well as present any key divergent views to the senior stakeholders for final review and approval. • Coordinate and collaborate with LISCC program counterparts, including the Resolution and Recovery Program (RRP), the Liquidity Program, the Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP) and the Governance and Controls Program (G&C), by participating in firm specific and horizontal examinations across various teams. • Serve as a subject matter expert on Capital topics.
REQUIRED SKILLS: FR-24: • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
OR • Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 1 year of related experience
FR- 25: • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
OR • Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Must be able to perform basic or developmental level work in activities involving these competencies after receiving specific instructions and guidance: • Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data • Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks • Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions • Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa. • Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply, and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility • Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations • Knowledge of Various Financial Topics: basic knowledge of capital, liquidity, derivatives, and trading activities and/or in operational issues related to collateral management, payments clearing and settlement (PCS), and management information systems (MIS).
The successful candidate will have a proven record of: • Strong analytical skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong oral presentation skills • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills • Ability to communicate highly complex issues and supervisory concerns to a broad audience • Some experience or interest in learning how to analyze, interpret and present data. • Intellectual curiosity and mastery of complex topics
Note : The interview process will include a writing exercise. This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available.
Sep 16, 2022
Full time
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while developing domain expertise and may lead well-defined tasks within a project. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work primarily for their Project Team, Section, or Division. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders.
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities under regular supervision: • Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives • Assist senior staff by providing support, information or analysis • Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing • Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders • Perform assigned project tasks and lead well-defined tasks within a project • Support Section or Division in areas of expertise • Begin to develop areas of expertise
The LISCC supervision program is the Federal Reserve’s supervisory program for the nation’s largest and most systemic financial institutions. Its primary objective is to maintain safe and competitive U.S. and global banking systems. LISCC comprises of national programs staffed by individuals from multiple Reserve Banks and the Board, including Capital, Liquidity, Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP), Governance and Controls (G&C), and Recovery and Resolution Program (RRP).
Description of LISCC Capital section: The LISCC Capital Section has an available position focusing on Capital-related examinations and support for policy and informational Board engagement with capital-related matters for large and complex firms. The capital program supports all facets of the national Capital Program. The program plans, facilitates, and directs the successful execution of the Capital Program's supervisory agenda through active forward planning and by providing a centralized logistics function. The LISCC Capital Section also develops and maintains a continuous understanding of supervisory issues pertinent to capital at large and complex firms to facilitate Board decisions and provide timely and effective information products to senior management and the broader Capital Program.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Collaborate closely with other stakeholders to identify and develop supervisory and policy responses to risks that may arise. Examples of other stakeholders include dedicated supervisory teams (DST), horizontal evaluation teams (HET) and Board policy and legal. • Develop presentations and recommended messages for the Capital Steering Committee, as well as present any key divergent views to the senior stakeholders for final review and approval. • Coordinate and collaborate with LISCC program counterparts, including the Resolution and Recovery Program (RRP), the Liquidity Program, the Monitoring and Analysis Program (MAP) and the Governance and Controls Program (G&C), by participating in firm specific and horizontal examinations across various teams. • Serve as a subject matter expert on Capital topics.
REQUIRED SKILLS: FR-24: • Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience
OR • Master’s degree in a related field and a minimum of 1 year of related experience
FR- 25: • Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience
OR • Master's degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years of related experience.
Must be able to perform basic or developmental level work in activities involving these competencies after receiving specific instructions and guidance: • Data Collection & Analysis: The ability to collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data • Financial Analysis: The ability to conduct financial analyses to identify patterns, trends, or themes in financial or operational data • Risk Management: The ability to utilize risk management principles to evaluate and mitigate potential risks • Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in or lead reviews and/or examinations of Reserve Banks or other financial institutions • Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial markets and institutions are impacted by changes in regulations and policy and vise-versa. • Knowledge of Relevant Policy: The ability to interpret, apply, and recommend changes as needed to policies specific to areas of responsibility • Knowledge of Relevant Law and Regulation: The ability to interpret and apply law and regulations related to areas of responsibility; evaluate the impact of changes in law and/or regulations • Knowledge of Various Financial Topics: basic knowledge of capital, liquidity, derivatives, and trading activities and/or in operational issues related to collateral management, payments clearing and settlement (PCS), and management information systems (MIS).
The successful candidate will have a proven record of: • Strong analytical skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Strong oral presentation skills • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills • Ability to communicate highly complex issues and supervisory concerns to a broad audience • Some experience or interest in learning how to analyze, interpret and present data. • Intellectual curiosity and mastery of complex topics
Note : The interview process will include a writing exercise. This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available.