Credit, Reserves and Risk Management (CRRM) Supvsry/Complnc Analyst

About the position

As a member of the Credit, Reserves and Risk Management (CRRM) Department, you will directly contribute to the trust and confidence in the nation’s financial system through challenging work assignments and rewarding professional experiences. We focus on personal development and growth, and reward high performance with increasingly complex assignments and promotional opportunities. We provide the opportunity for those who exhibit strong leadership skills to pursue a management career path. The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has supervisory and regulatory authority over a wide range of banking institutions and activities within the Tenth Federal Reserve District. CRRM reviews requests of institutions seeking access to the payment system, tracks the financial condition of all district institutions and may place restrictions on those that pose certain risk to the safety of the financial system, monitors the use of intraday credit in district institutions’ Reserve Bank accounts, provides consistent reserve account administration such as the payment of interest on reserves, and provides credit to district institutions through fully collateralized discount window loans. At the KC Fed, we know that great people make a great organization. When you join the KC Fed, you join a team of people working together to promote an inclusive and stable financial system, making a difference in local communities. We succeed by emphasizing the growth and development of diverse team members like you and supporting a culture that empowers staff to make a difference. As a Supervisory/Compliance Analyst at the KC Fed, you will contribute to the safety and soundness of the nation’s financial system while benefiting from dynamic, engaging work a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package ( learn more about what working at the KC Fed can mean for you ). What Makes a Supervisory/Compliance Analyst successful? Are you an inquisitive, analytical person who enjoys working in teams and leading others? As part of our team, you’ll also find a collaborative culture that encourages staff to exercise initiative and ownership for their work.

Responsibilities

  • Using an analytical and inquisitive mindset to review financial information, assess legal and regulatory compliance, evaluate risks within banking organizations, and perform trend analysis of both targeted and broader banking activity.
  • Leveraging strong communication skills to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, share information in a variety of settings, and inform on potential problems, opportunities, progress, and solutions. May also include producing clear and concise written documents and reports.
  • Relying on strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members, problem solve, and apply diverse perspectives to foster maximized performance.
  • Delivering guidance and/or insights to varied audiences, including banking and internal executives.
  • Proactively seeking opportunities to manage core operational duties, supplemental ad hoc tasks, and project work, while identifying opportunities for process improvements, and adapting to changes in operations.
  • Investing in the development of your peers by proactively sharing knowledge and regularly providing peer-level feedback.
  • Leveraging technical applications to enhance existing processes and manage data as a product. [May participate in local and System testing to validate application access and functionality align with business requirements and overall business line needs.]

Requirements

  • Typically requires a minimum of 3 years banking industry experience related to audit, financial and/or credit analysis, regulatory compliance, and/or asset/liability management.
  • Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in applicable field, or relevant work experience.
  • Interest in the banking industry and other core responsibilities of the Federal Reserve.
  • Effective skills using Microsoft Office products, web-based applications, and e-mail.
  • Ability to occasionally work outside of standard business hours to meet operational requirements.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice-to-haves

  • 5+ years of banking industry experience related to audit, financial, and/or credit analysis, regulatory compliance, and/or asset/liability management.
  • Experience demonstrating strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment and/or mentor others.
  • Experience or demonstrated aptitude with credit administration, account management, risk analysis, and/or payment activity.
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