Assistant Regional Director, CM-0570-00 (Chicago Regional Office)

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 180,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Assistant Regional Director position in the Chicago Regional Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation leads the Division of Risk Management Supervision's regional programs, translating policies into action and monitoring trends to address risks in supervised institutions. You will supervise staff, review examination reports, and coordinate with regulators and agency partners.

You will direct planning and execution of supervision activities, communicate with bank executives, and

Qualifications

• There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

Responsibilities

• The Assistant Regional Director serves as a key member of RMS's management team for implementing divisional and regional policies and procedures.
• Monitors and analyzes trends in the financial institutions within their assigned supervision portfolio to identify and address risks and recommend appropriate actions.
• Directs the overall planning and timely execution of the Division's supervision activities with the region; reviews examination and investigation reports, applications, and other correspondence, and submits written recommendations to the Regional Director and/or Deputy Regional Director.
• Exercise signature authority over certain reports, applications, correspondence, and administrative documents; determine compliance with laws, regulations, and safe banking practices; recommend follow-up supervisory actions.
• Initiates meetings with regulatory authorities and management officials regarding problem insured depository institutions; maintains relations with state regulators and other agencies; participates in conferences.
• Communicates with insured depository institution executives and the public; resolves questions and inquiries regarding laws and supervision-related matters.
• Plans and coordinates activities dealing with failing insured depository institutions; coordinates with other divisions and authorities; makes recommendations to disposition of failing institutions.
• Leads and manages organizational changes, including leadership in support of corporate initiatives; handles labor relations responsibilities.

Job description

Assistant Regional Director, CM-0570-00 (Chicago Regional Office)

• Hiring Agency: Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
• Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations

This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS), Chicago Regional Office of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Chicago, IL. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $277,500.

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Regional Director serves as a key member of the Division of Risk Management Supervision's (RMS's) management team for implementing divisional and regional policies and procedures. Monitors and analyzes trends in the financial institutions within their assigned supervision portfolio to identify and address risks and recommend appropriate actions.

The incumbent also exercises delegated authority to direct the overall planning and timely execution of the Division's supervision activities with the region. Supervises the review of examination and investigation reports, applications, and other correspondence, and submits written recommendations to the Regional Director and/or Deputy Regional Director.

As delegated by the Regional Director, exercise signature authority over certain reports, applications, correspondence, and administrative documents. Determines the extent of compliance with laws, regulations, and safe and sound banking practices. Recommends follow-up supervisory responses, including formal or informal administrative actions against supervised institutions and institution-affiliated parties.

Initiates and conducts meetings with regulatory authorities and management officials regarding problem and troubled insured depository institutions. Maintains cooperative relations and communications with state regulatory agencies, other Federal agencies, and other divisions within the Corporation. Participates in conferences and seminars conducted by the Corporation, regulatory agencies, industry analysts and associations.

Communicates with insured depository institution executives and the public. Effectively resolves their questions, complaints, and inquiries regarding laws and regulations and supervision-related matters.

Plans and coordinates activities dealing with failing insured depository institutions including informational meetings, coordination with the Division of Resolutions and Receiverships, the chartering agency and other regulatory authorities; and makes recommendations to the Regional Director and the Board of Directors relative to disposition of failing insured depository institutions.

Independently and through subordinate supervisors performs the full range of supervisory duties, including the following: assigning, managing, developing, training, recruiting, and effectively utilizing personnel within the office(s); directing the timely and proper completion of the work assigned; assessing work performance and addressing noted deficiencies through corrective programs; promoting continuing employee development; recommending personnel actions to the Deputy Regional Director and Regional Director, including promotions, awards, reprimands, and disciplinary actions; providing input regarding Regional Office staffing levels and grade distribution; implementing the FDIC's Performance Management Program, including second-level review of appraisals; leading office meetings; and fulfilling labor relations responsibilities.

Contributes to determining regional policies and procedures and staffing. Assists in developing a vision, strategies and priorities; and gauging progress toward goals. Offers new insights into situations and questions conventional or historical approaches, suggesting changes to improve processes and policies. Responsible for various other administrative functions including monitoring adherence to any outstanding labor agreements.

Leads and manages organizational changes and proactively provides leadership in support of corporate initiatives, including cases where there is resistance to change.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.

In addition to the regular benefits offered by Federal agencies, the FDIC offers additional benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $179528 - $277500/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-27.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.