Financial Analyst - R&S - 23054

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Financial Structure section analyzes the competitive effects and financial stability impacts of proposals by bank holding companies to engage in mergers and acquisitions or to enter new areas of activity. It also provides the Board with information and analysis on current and emerging developments affecting the structure and performance of the U.S. banking sector. In support of these functions, the section conducts basic and applied research in the areas of industrial organization and financial economics and develops or maintains several extensive microeconomic data sets.

The Financial Analyst (FA) in the Financial Structure section is responsible for supporting and coordinating the analytical work for the competitive and financial stability analysis of banking mergers and acquisitions. This work includes, but it is not limited to: organizing the material received with each application; performing data analysis and contributing to staff memos to the Board; maintaining a record of merger analysis conducted by R&S staff; and interacting frequently with colleagues in the Legal Division, the Division of Banking Supervision and Regulation, the Department of Justice, and Reserve Banks. The FA may have the opportunity to contribute to analytical work of the section on data and issues related to financial industry structure.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
The FA will have strong knowledge of financial analysis, economic principles, and data analysis acquired through the completion of a bachelor’s degree in data management, finance, economics, or related fields and a minimum of 2 years of related experience (FR-24); bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience (FR-25). Strong organizational skills, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work closely with attorneys, analysts, and other staff in several divisions at the Board, are essential. Work experience in financial data management, or in a finance related position, as well as experience coordinating complex projects, are highly desirable. Experience working with the Unix/Linux environment and Stata or R is desirable.

Note: Full COVID-19 vaccination is required as a condition of employment, unless a legally required exception applies.

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