Financial Institution & Policy Analyst, Regional Bank Supervision - Division of Supervision and Regulation at Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington, Washington DC

Position Qualifications: 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) 4 years of related experience, or master's degree in 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

Remarks:

The Regional Bank Supervision (RBS) Section in the Division of Supervision and Regulation (S&R) is seeking a financial analyst (25/26) to commence as soon as possible.

The RBS Section is responsible for the risk-focused supervision of state member banks and holding companies with total assets between $10 billion and $100 billion (regional banking organizations, or RBOs). As such, the Section's primary activity is to monitor and promote high quality supervisory processes and ensure a consistent implementation of Board's established guidance, rules and regulations. In light of this broad mission, the RBS section continuously assesses the effectiveness of Reserve Banks' supervision program over their RBO portfolio, and monitors the overall condition of RBOs, working collaboratively with:

- Reserve Banks,
- Other Board Divisions, and
- Other sections within the Board's Division of Supervision and Regulation

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide support to section Officers and Manager responsible for the RBO program, in particular

- Analyze RBOs financial condition and identify emerging supervisory issues and trends
- Conduct horizontal reviews to enhance consistency of the implementation of supervisory processes
- Facilitate the dissemination of RBO supervisory best practices within the System;
- Periodically update senior Board and Division staff regarding the RBO program;
- Assist in developing guidance and exam procedures for System examiners.

Requirements:

- Passionate about working in bank regulation and learning the RBO program
- Strong analytical, communication, writing and organization skills, understanding of the financial services industry.
- Knowledgeable about the financial services industry and familiar with bank examinations and regulations.
- Ability to work collaboratively in teams.
- Degree in Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
- At least one year or more experience as a safety and soundness examiner is desirable.

Commitment:
- Location will be in Washington, DC at the Federal Reserve Board.
- Opportunity is presently available, with individual to commence in role as soon as possible.

Full vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.

Full-time telework will not be accommodated.

Due to restrictions associated with the Covid-19 pandemic, travel expectations for this role have reduced significantly. The long-term travel requirements for this position are currently under review.