Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland · 3 hours ago
Examiner II/Senior - Risk Specialist
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is dedicated to ensuring the stability and efficiency of the nation's financial systems. They are seeking a Risk Specialist who will lead complex supervisory activities related to consumer compliance risk management, conduct analyses of emerging risks, and provide training and outreach. The role requires advanced knowledge of consumer protection regulations and the ability to assess risks across various banking institutions.
BankingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Serve as examiner-in-charge or lead risk specialist on consumer compliance reviews, and related activities
Demonstrates sound supervisory judgment and leadership skills in organizing, deploying, and managing assigned resources when acting in an in-charge capacity
Identifies and assesses institution-specific and industry risk levels, key developments, and trends. Prepares informative, well supported supervisory products and workpapers, and effectively communicates supervisory findings, both verbally and in writing, to the supervised banking organization's senior management and board of directors in a thoughtful and concise manner
Works independently or in small teams on reviews both in-District and out-of-District
Demonstrates expertise and agility in executing a range of assignments, including highly complex, and at firms of varying size, condition, and complexity (including larger, more complex banking organizations)
Performs continuous financial system supervision monitoring to understand micro (institution specific), horizontal (industry wide/peer) and macro (financial system supervision) risks
Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for the Bank, SCS department management, and staff regarding risk discipline
Maintains ongoing awareness of issues, trends, and topical areas relevant to risk discipline such as fair lending, CRA, UDAP, and consumer complaints. Provides for knowledge sharing of key and emerging risks within and across the SCS administration and System
Provides informed input through policy, supervisory guidance, or other contributions to enhance supervisory activities and effectiveness. Prepares written and verbal risk assessments, analytical and other products and briefings as requested. Develops and delivers written analyses and presentations on institution-specific and industry trends
Leads or participates on the most critical, most complex local and strategic or operational projects and initiatives intended to enhance policy, supervisory standards and processes, examiner training, address emerging issues or developments, or enhance quality, performance, and effectiveness
Proficiently executes examination and other related assignments and activities consistent with established objectives, performance, and timeliness requirements
Shares knowledge and expertise and provides leadership, coaching and mentoring to peer/junior examiners, analysts, and other staff to support their knowledge and understanding of risk discipline
Manages and maintains relationships effectively with others, both internal and external to Federal Reserve, and tailors message appropriately to audiences across varying levels, including staff, mid-level/ executive management, and board of directors
Performs other duties as assigned or requested
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years of related work experience in specialty area required for Examiner II
Bachelor's Degree and 10+ years of related work experience in specialty area required for Examiner Senior
Expert knowledge of consumer protection regulations, procedures, and practices of bank examination
Advanced ability to perform independent research
Advanced knowledge of project management
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office
Expert problem solving and analytical skills
Expert specialized operational/technical skills in specialty area
Advanced written and verbal communication skills
Advanced presentation skills
Advanced public speaking skills
Advanced strategic thinking/planning skills
Individuals in this role either have an examiner commission or are in the process of obtaining a commission
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland was established in 1914 as a part of the Federal Reserve System
Funding
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