Lead Business Analyst at Federal Reserve Bank (FRB) in San Francisco, California

Job Description:

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

We are the San Francisco Fed, public servants with a congressionally mandated mission to promote a sound and stable economy to support the lives of all Americans. We are a community-engaged bank, and we are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, diverse people of the Twelfth District. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives. We respect people for what they do and for who they are. We build opportunities to learn and grow. When you join the SF Fed, you become part of a team united in its purpose to promote an economy that works for everyone.

The Bank is seeking a Lead Business Analyst in District Cash Services - District Cash Support, Compliance. As the Lead Business Analyst, you will use business knowledge and analytical abilities to provide recommendations, insights, and tactical/strategic plans to drive business decisions for cash operations. You will also lead implementation of innovative solutions through System-wide groups, inspiring fellow Reserve Banks to adopt innovative analysis tools.

 

Our ideal candidate for this role is a proven analyst with experience influencing multiple groups across an organization, is an excellent communicator, sets a high bar for themselves, and is adept at identifying and acting upon opportunities for continuous improvement. If you are someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment and is constantly seeking solutions in problem solving, then this opportunity is for you!

What you'll do

• Participate and often lead Cash management audit review activities, external audits and COSO testing under minimal supervision, including performing various tests, live observations and video review of all valuables handling areas, conducting financial audits, and reviewing financial reporting. Ensure compliance with TCOM, CCPS, and procedures for the Cash Services Department and offsite locations by reviewing, verifying, and analyzing transactions, records, and reports, trend analysis of differences and investigate unusual trends and outlier data or other unusual internal or external events. Organize and maintain other compliance related documentation.




• Lead and analyze internal and custody controls. Evaluate risks and determine the effectiveness of controls regarding the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Identify and assess impact of audit exceptions or findings, then make appropriate recommendations for remediation. Present clear, concise, and convincing explanations of the issues with management. Prepare high quality and comprehensive written reports on observations. Appraise the adequacy of corrective actions taken to address audit exceptions or findings.




• Use complex and/or broad data analysis to support decisions on District Cash operations, strategic planning, and business issues having a broad or highly significant impact.




• Lead the collection, modeling, analysis, and interpretation of complex and/or broad data; identify and interpret trends and patterns in datasets to locate influences.




• Lead the development of forecasts, insights, recommendations, future needs, and strategic and/or tactical plans based on business data and knowledge of business processes/operations.




• Determine the best approach to analysis and create all-new methods to improve your own workflow and the team’s workflow; develop and improve the team’s analytical architecture, policies, practices and procedures.




• Be a leader in the development and implementation of new or alternative business workflows




• Lead team projects/programs to address business issues; project manage ongoing initiatives via meeting management, document organization, and follow ups. Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure successful project/program completion.




• Create specifications for reports and analyses based on business needs and required or available data elements.




• Provide expert-level consultation and guidance to management and employees.




• Research external best practices and suitability for internal application.




• Develop, monitor, and analyze solution metrics to ensure business satisfaction; determine and execute corrective action as necessary.

Required Experience + Traits:

• Typically requires 8 years of analyst experience in a fast paced, highly regulated operations environment.




• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience




• Prior experience leading teams; experience working independently to complete projects.




• Advanced audit skills, ability to influence and persuade.




• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.




• Advanced analytical, problem solving, critical thinking, organizational, time management and strong command of the Microsoft Office Suite.




• Demonstrated ability to lead efforts that support the Cash operation procedures and technology, custody control standards and Treasury regulations.




• Demonstrated professional presence and initiative.




• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, in addition to managing multiple and conflicting priorities.




• Highly energetic and service oriented.




• Strong problem solving and excellent analytical skills.




• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.




• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and make immediate independent judgment decisions.




• Experience scoping, leading, and implementing process improvement initiatives.




• Experience collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting complex data to drive significant business decisions.




• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Base Salary Range: Min: $117,800.00 - Mid: $153,000.00 - Max: $188,200.00 (Location: San Francisco)

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Benefits: 

We offer a wonderful benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Child Care Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k), and Retirement/Pension. 

 

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Information Technology

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.

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