Surveillance and Risk Analysis Specialist
Job Summary:
The SRA Department supports the Federal Reserve Bank’s senior management and supervisory functions by providing statistical analyses of banking conditions, surveillance of emerging risks, assistance with on-site examinations and inspections, and analysis of banking policy issues. The SRA Department has a current opening for an individual with interest and expertise in either community banking risk, banking policy, and data analysis. This person will be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day responsibilities of the department and to lead and/or participate in long-term projects that are in-line with the strategic objectives of the department. Strategic objectives include exploring modern and efficient surveillance methods for monitoring banking risks and developing a more complete understanding of factors effecting the community bank business model.
Key Activities:
- Monitor banking industry performance and new and emerging banking policy issues and preparing succinct written summaries and presentations for staff and senior management
- Contribute to and/or lead department’s quantitative responsibilities through the creation and maintenance of tools and reports designed to monitor banking instiutions.
- Leverage knowledge of current financial trends and risks facing the banking industry to create insightful presentations and speaking notes for senior management external engagements.
- May support or participate in a limited number of bank examinations and bank holding company inspections.
- May participate on Federal Reserve System level groups reviewing regulatory and industry matters.
Qualifications:
- An ideal candidate for this position will display a great deal of initiative and agility in their analysis of complex subject matter with an appetite for finding creative and innovative ways to solve problems.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with experience delivering messages to large audiences and/or executive management is preferred.
- Demonstrates the ability to influence, collaborate, and build relationships.
- Basic understanding of financial markets and the banking industry.
- Demonstrates proficiency in analytical skills, including the ability to apply, interpret, and explain complex financial and/or quantitative concepts as well as the ability to analyze the potential impact of financial shocks, stress, or regulatory changes.
- Some proficiency and a desire to work heavily with MS Excel (particularly macros/visual basics), Tableau and SQL.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree specializing in business, economics, finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or work experience.
- Professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Risk Manager (PRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) a plus.
Certain eligibility requirements apply.
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