Financial Institution & Policy Analyst, Mergers & Acquisitions - Division of Supervision & Regulation

Federal Reserve Board; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 111,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

This position offers the rare opportunity to shape financial regulatory policy while working alongside the Federal Reserve's senior leadership on matters of national economic significance.

You will work directly with the Vice Chair for Supervision, the Board of Governors, and the senior leadership team of the Supervision & Regulation division in a high-impact role at the heart of financial regulatory policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience (FR-25); a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience (FR-26).

Responsibilities

• Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
• Assist senior staff in conducting analyses
• Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
• Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders
• Perform assigned project tasks and may lead projects/reviews
• Represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces
• Advise within team and Section in areas of expertise
• Demonstrate increased mastery in areas of expertise
• Financial Institution and Policy Analysts at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs.
• Data Analysis
• Produce charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data
• Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Identify data that can be used to analyze policy
• Examination and Supervision
• Participate in and/or lead examinations and/or reviews
• Support and implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs
• Financial Analysis
• Perform analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility
• Clearly present analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
• Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
• Policy
• Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance
• Draft policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
• Risk Management
• Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets, and/or for consumers and communities
• Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions

Skills

M&A expertise

Securities law

Corporate governance

Financial regulation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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Minimum Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience

4

Summary

Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under limited supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while demonstrating increased mastery in areas of expertise and may lead projects and reviews. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for their Project Team, Section, Division, or external stakeholders and may represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities under limited supervision:
• Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
• Assist senior staff in conducting analyses
• Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
• Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders
• Perform assigned project tasks and may lead projects/reviews
• Represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces
• Advise within team and Section in areas of expertise
• Demonstrate increased mastery in areas of expertise
• Financial Institution and Policy Analysts at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
• Data Analysis
• Produce charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data
• Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
• Identify data that can be used to analyze policy
• Examination and Supervision
• Participate in and/or lead examinations and/or reviews
• Support and implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs
• Financial Analysis
• Perform analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility
• Clearly present analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
• Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
• Policy
• Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance
• Draft policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
• Risk Management
• Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets, and/or for consumers and communities
• Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions

Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience (FR-25); a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience (FR-26).

Description Of Role

This position offers the rare opportunity to shape financial regulatory policy while working alongside the Federal Reserve's senior leadership on matters of national economic significance. You will work directly with the Vice Chair for Supervision, the Board of Governors, and the senior leadership team of the Supervision & Regulation (S&R) division in a high-impact role at the heart of financial regulatory policy.

The position is located in the Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) section within the Division of Supervision and Regulation at the Board of Governors (Board). The M&A section oversees the review of applications and notices regarding U.S. banks, bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, foreign banks with operations in the U.S., and international operations of U.S. banking organizations, under the relevant statutes and regulations.

As a member of the team, you will develop and implement comprehensive legal strategies for merger and acquisition activities affecting supervised financial institutions, ensuring alignment with the Federal Reserve's regulatory mission and policy objectives. You’ll work collaboratively with the Board’s legal team and the broader S&R team on bank merger and acquisition applications and contribute to the comprehensive review, revision, and updating of internal M&A procedures manuals and related application forms, with a focus on publishing materials to enhance transparency and public accountability of bank M&A application processing policies and procedures. While bank M&A work constitutes the primary responsibility, the position also provides opportunities to contribute to various strategic initiatives supporting the Division Director and Deputy Directors. These initiatives may include policy analysis, research support, and process improvement projects aligned with the Division's strategic objectives.

Specific Job Tasks

• Collaborate with individuals and teams across the S&R division and the Board of Governors legal team to process bank M&A applications in an efficient and accurate manner.
• Provide written analysis and recommendations on application related matters to management and members of the Board.
• Draft communications to the public and the Board about the processing of applications and preparing talking points and preparatory materials for senior leaders and Governors.
• Provide expertise and contribute to any changes to the Board’s application-related regulations and guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in M&A, securities law and corporate governance
• Experience in managing complex M&A transactions, preferably financial sector
• Strong understanding of corporate and securities laws, regulations, and industry standards
• Knowledge of financial institution operations, supervisory processes and comprehensive, consolidated supervision
• Knowledge of laws and regulations for bank holding companies, state member banks and foreign banking organizations
• Enhanced skill in communicating concepts, ideas and recommendations, both orally and in writing, to senior leaders
• Demonstrated sound and mature judgment as well as tact and diplomacy
• Demonstrated skill in leading and implementing a variety of projects with cross-functional teams while meeting competing deadlines

A writing sample may be requested.

This position is in Washington, DC and requires an on-site presence.

Job Type

Regular

Job Exempt

Yes

Relocation Provided:

Yes

Compensation Grade(s)

FR PAY GRADE 25 - FR PAY GRADE 26

Pay

$111,400 - $166,350

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