Strategy Manager

Federal Reserve Bank of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 175,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Adoption assistance

Back-up dependent and elder care

College planning resources

Comprehensive insurance plans

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Onsite Fitness Center

Pension plan

401(k) with generous match

Financial planning resources

Subsidized public transportation

Job summary

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is seeking a Strategy Manager within the Operations & Resiliency Group's Strategy and Product Advancement team. You will drive strategic planning, translate objectives into actionable roadmaps, and collaborate with senior leaders to enhance critical on-site operations.

You will develop strategies, oversee OKRs, measure performance, and communicate insights to executives, while coordinating cross-functional initiatives to advance digital solutions for

Qualifications

• Develop strategic frameworks, business cases, trend assessments, and external insights.
• Lead strategic planning with senior leaders to align with Bank goals.
• Translate priorities into executable plans and measure progress.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic direction and align priorities across groups.
• Oversee OKR management and track initiative health and risks.
• Communicate strategic updates to executives and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Expertise

Analytical Skills

Stakeholder Influence

Execution & Delivery

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Job description

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New York When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Our Unique Work:

The Operations & Resiliency Group (O&R) serves to strengthen, support, and ensure the resiliency of many of the Bank's essential on-site operations, including those of the Bank's Cash Operations, Law Enforcement Unit, Reserve Bank Accounts and Services, Federal Reserve Financial Services, Business Continuity and Resiliency teams.

Strategy and Product Advancement Team (S&PA)

Within O&R sits the Strategy and Product Advancement team (S&PA), responsible for driving strategic planning, defining technology product vision and roadmaps, and partnering with business and technology stakeholders to translate O&R's operational objectives into value-driven product capabilities. S&PA serves as the bridge between business strategy and technology delivery, ensuring alignment across priorities and facilitating the advancement of digital solutions that enhance O&R's mission-critical operations. S&PA is seeking a qualified candidate who can support the development and execution of strategic priorities across the Group, driving alignment with Bank-wide objectives and enabling operational excellence through strategic planning, initiative management, and stakeholder engagement.

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Strategy Manager:

• Develop strategic frameworks, business cases, trend assessments, and external insights to enable high-quality strategic decision-making
• Lead the Group's strategic planning process, partnering with the Group Head, Senior Leadership Team, and other business leaders and partners to define strategic direction, establish priorities, and set objectives that align with Bank-wide and Federal Reserve System goals
• Work with business line leaders to convert strategic priorities into concrete execution plans, defining how each area will contribute to Group objectives and establishing metrics to track progress
• Oversee the Group-wide Objectives & Key Results (OKR) management process to ensure consistent, high-quality tracking and execution of strategic initiatives
• Monitor strategic initiative health, identify risks or roadblocks, and work with relevant stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies
• Analyze performance trends and identify areas requiring strategic intervention, providing insights and recommendations to leadership
• Identify, prioritize, and support the implementation of continuous improvement and innovation opportunities
• Establish regular communication cadences and deliver strategic briefings to Functions and Executive Leadership Team on progress and key decisions

The Unique Skill Sets We’re Looking For:

• Strategic Expertise
• Work experience in a role that required a strategic viewpoint across different business dimensions and goals
• Ability to think analytically, frame options and outcomes, and structure complex problems into clear insights and recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to organize, simplify, and resolve ambiguity
• Analytical & Communication Skills
• Experience gathering, analyzing, and communicating information in a concise and compelling manner to senior stakeholders and varied audiences
• Experience identifying, developing, and utilizing metrics and KPIs to inform strategic decisions and track business performance
• Familiarity with OKR (Objectives & Key Results) or similar goal-setting and performance management frameworks
• Ability to see the big picture, connect the dots, and create impactful briefings and data visualization for decision-making
• Execution & Delivery
• Proven track record leading multiple initiatives to drive results despite competing priorities
• Excellent organizational and self-management skills with ability to take initiative, ownership, and translate ideas into action
• Stakeholder Management & Influence
• Experience leading discussions with executive stakeholders and influencing across complex organizations
• Emotional intelligence and ability to build trust, collaborate effectively, and drive business outcomes through candor, reliability, and authenticity

Other Things to Know:

Salary Range: $175,000 - $240,000 / year We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

How We’ll Support You:

• Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities
• Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more
• Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center
• Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Our Culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors-

By working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success and set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career. Learn more.

The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.

We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at [e-mail] and we’ll be glad to help. Please note, this is a dedicated e-mail box designed exclusively to assist applications with accommodation requests in relation to our recruiting process. All other inquires including the status of applications will not receive a response from this e-mail box.

Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Internal Oversight & Governance Family Group Work Shift First (United States of America)

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.

Privacy Notice OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States- one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government. OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward. Why Our People Choose Us: Our reputation precedes us There will always be room for personal growth Our people are first You’ll find the right balance Your responsibilities will be meaningful