Sr Financial Institution & Policy Analyst (Computer Science Specialist), Tech Lab- RBOPS - 23020

  • Federal Reserve Board
  • Washington, DC 20001
  • May 23, 2022
Full time Financial Government Information Technology

Job Description

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the primary contributor and may lead projects and teams and often represent the Section or Division on projects and 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.

 

 

 

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Position Requirements:

Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts are responsible for a combination of the following roles:

 

Data Analysis

  •  Lead production of 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
  •  Lead examinations and reviews
  •  Implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs Policy
  •  Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance
  •  Draft and review policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis Risk Management
  •  Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets
  •  Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions

 

Position Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and at FR26 requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience. At FR27 requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience.

 

Remarks:

The Federal Reserve Board’s Technology Lab (TechLab) researches and analyzes new technologies broadly relevant to digital currencies and other payment, clearing, and settlement activities. The team conducts hands-on research to further the Division of Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems’ understanding of specific technologies, broaden technical expertise across the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve System, and support development of policy views and oversight frameworks for new payments technologies. Additionally, the team contributes to the Federal Reserve System’s fintech and digital innovations experimentation work.

 

TechLab Financial Institution and Policy Analysts serve as subject matter experts on a range of technology-related issues and support hands-on technology experimentation. Ideally, Analysts have both professional and academic experience in computer science, information systems, software development, or a related field. Senior Analysts help develop and implement the TechLab’s experimentation strategy, lead hands-on development of proofs of concept, write internal reports and publishable research papers, support technology policy analysis, and represent the Federal Reserve in various domestic and international groups, among other responsibilities. Senior Analysts must have strong technology development skills, writing abilities, and research experience. All TechLab Analysts must have excellent communication skills to speak effectively to a broad range of stakeholders.

 

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:

  •  Software coding experience to understand how specific technology implementations work, preferably digital currency technologies
  •  Experience in software application development, preferably in an innovation or research setting
  •  Ability to simplify complex technical topics into plain language written deliverables for policymakers and the public
  •  Ability to speak effectively with engineers, economists, policy analysts, lawyers, and other stakeholders
  •  Ability to contribute effectively to agile Scrum projects and deliverables

 

Additionally, knowledge of payments, clearing, and settlement activity is highly desirable. An understanding of payment policy, crypto asset operations, and data set analysis is also desirable.   

 

A writing sample and an example of previous programming work may be requested.

 

This role is located in Washington DC and will require part-time on-site presence.