Fin Inst Policy Analyst- Community Bank Supervision, Communications
The Community Bank Supervision (CBS) sections oversee the implementation of the System's supervision of community banking organizations and collaborates with the Community Banking Organizations Management Group (CBOMG), Reserve Banks, and other Board staff. The primary objectives are to assess the effectiveness of the Reserve Bank's community bank supervision program, monitor and analyze the structure and overall condition of community banking organizations, and coordinate System-wide supervisory programs and activities. There are three CBS sections: Communications, Program Development and Supervision Technology. This position will be with the Communications section.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with subject matter experts in Division, Board, and System in developing talking points, speeches, testimony, and responses to Congressional inquiries concerning community banks.
- Contribute to publications related to the supervision of CBOs such as the Supervision Report and Community Banking Connections.
- Contribute to the setup and facilitation of the OIG and GAO reviews that pertain to community and regional banks that are supervised by the Federal Reserve, including coordinating the follow-up on recommendations.
- Provide data, analysis, and policy research assistance on community banks, as needed.
- Support the CBOMG’s subcommittee on Outreach and Communication (OCS),and participate in the Outreach Coordination Network (OCN).
Qualifications:
FR-24:
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, finance, 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 communications, finance, 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 learn and 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
- Reviews and Examinations: The ability to participate in reviews of Reserve Banks or financial institutions
- Knowledge of Financial Markets and Institutions: The ability to apply an understanding of how financial institutions are impacted by changes in market conditions, regulations, policy, and vise-versa.
- Knowledge of Relevant Policy, Law, and Regulation: The ability to learn, interpret, and apply policies, laws, and regulations related to community bank supervision.
- Knowledge of Various Financial Topics: basic knowledge of capital, liquidity, and/or in operational issues related to community banking.
The successful candidate will have a proven record of:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong analytical abilities
- Strong organization and time management skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
Experience or course knowledge in bank supervision and/or communications is preferred.
Note: The interview process will include a writing exercise. This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC- relocation assistance is available.