Job Description
Assistant to the Director, Front Office and Communications - Division of Supervision and Regulation
Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Washington, DC
Provides support, as a member of the Front Office & Communications team, for the priorities of the division director on a wide range of projects. Serves as Secretariat to the Supervision Committee and primary S&R contact for the Joint Committee of Board members and Reserve Bank presidents on supervision and regulation matters. Coordinates and contributes to division-related external communications and internal briefing materials for external outreach activities. Participates in planning of division and System events and activities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supports the work of the Front Office and Communications team in serving as secretariat for
S&R Division leadership teams and the Supervision Committee, which consists of, among others, the officer in
charge of supervision at each Reserve Bank. Coordinates meeting logistics and prepares agendas and
post-meeting action plans.
2. Serves as primary S&R contact for the Joint Committee of Board members and Reserve Bank
presidents on supervision and regulation matters. Coordinate on logistical arrangements and agenda
planning with the staff of whichever Reserve Bank president chairs the committee.
3. Coordinates the processes to respond to external correspondence requests directed to the
Federal Reserve related to supervision and regulation. This includes analyzing requests,
identifying the appropriate subject matter expert to draft a response, coordinating drafts
involving multiple parties (including senior officers and staff in S&R and other divisions),
tracking progress, analyzing the responses received from subject matter experts, and resolving
issues to meet deadlines.
4. Assists in researching information pertinent to a specific request, such as general
banking-related inquiries or inquiries submitted under the Freedom of Information Act or by the
general public.
5. Oversees the preparation of, and contributes to, the preparation of briefing materials for
governors and senior officials for external outreach activities, congressional hearings, and press
conferences. This includes working closely with staff in the Office of Board Members, Office of
the Secretary, and others to analyze and understand requests, identify drafters, and coordinate
responses involving multiple parties. This also involves tracking progress and resolving issues to
meet tight deadlines.
6. Coordinates the development of prepared materials (including, for example, the supervision and
regulation section of the Board’s Annual Report and briefing books for Governors) and
division-related external publications and public website content. Reviews content for
responsiveness and appropriateness for the intended audience and works directly with authors to
revise materials accordingly.
7. Participates in planning of division and System events as applicable.
8. Participates in the planning and organization of the division’s town hall meetings, including
preparing or coordinating materials and logistics.
9. Contributes to initiatives and coordinates events to enhance S&R Division organizational
health and culture.
10. Provides assistance to the Front Office & Communications manager and officer on the day-to-day
operations of the front office, as needed.
11. Coordinates responses to other requests for information or ad hoc projects on matters related
to supervision and regulation as needed.
12. Recommends and implements improvements to the efficiency and effectiveness of front
office processes and procedures.
Position Requirements
Position Qualifications:
This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree and four years of related experience.
Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred. Ability to use sound judgment, tact, and
diplomacy is essential. Must be able to work effectively and constructively with senior officials
across the Federal Reserve System. Requires strong written and oral communication. Requires sound
organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks. Demonstrated experience in
using standard word processing and spreadsheet software and other office application packages; and
the ability to work well with authors, managers, and others. Knowledge of supervision and
regulation, and the S&R Division’s processes and workflows, is highly preferred. Knowledge of the Federal Reserve and understanding of the roles and functions of other divisions are preferred.
Remarks:
The ideal candidate will have strong skills in the following areas:
Communications (written and oral), including ability to develop talking points and presentation materials for senior leaders and material for internal and external publications, and to communicate effectively and appropriately with senior leaders in the S&R Division, at the Board, and in the Federal Reserve System.
Workflow coordination, including coordination of assignments and review of deliverables for governors and congressional and other external communications.
Analysis, including ability to provide direction, review, and feedback regarding development of deliverables for governors and external and internal communications.
Information management, including management of meeting agendas, materials, and action items for senior S&R Division leaders and discretion with handling of confidential/sensitive information.
Project management, including excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to effectively prioritize among multiple tasks and work effectively under tight deadlines, and ability to support forward planning for S&R Division leadership teams.
A writing sample may be requested.
Travel: less than 25%
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