Adviser, System Activities - Division of Supervision & Regulation

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Summary:

Reporting to the deputy director, the senior adviser provides specialized expertise, advice and counsel on complex issues, policies, or decisions relating to the business operations of the Supervision & Regulation (S&R) division and the Federal Reserve System Supervision function more broadly. The senior adviser supports the deputy director in developing and implementing strategic initiatives, provides strategic direction on various issues on behalf of the deputy director, and represents the deputy director on key committees, groups, and projects.

The senior adviser is an important member of the Business Enablement leadership team, which is responsible for four functions: Business Planning and Execution, Enterprise Talent Initiatives, Business Intelligence, and Workplace Experience. The senior adviser partners with the leadership team to execute the work of the group, helping to escalate key decisions and risks to the deputy director for resolution.  

The senior adviser also serves as a key partner to leaders outside of the Business Enablement group and interfaces regularly with other senior leaders in the S&R division, in other divisions of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, and across the Federal Reserve System. Operating in a highly matrixed environment, they will use their relationship-building skills to build coalitions, bridge gaps, align interests, and bring multifaceted stakeholders together to function as a unified enterprise.

 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties for this role include the following:

1)          Providing specialized expertise, advice and counsel on complex issues, policies, or decisions relating to the business operations of the Supervision & Regulation (S&R) division and the Federal Reserve System Supervision function more broadly.

2)          Overseeing the development and completion of special projects and initiatives to support the deputy director’s accountability for the four functions that comprise the Business Enablement group: Business Planning and Execution, Enterprise Talent Initiatives, Business Intelligence, and Workplace Experience.

3)          Supporting the deputy director’s interactions with other divisions, departments and Federal Reserve banks and representing the deputy director on key committees, groups, and projects.

4)          Building coalitions across the Board and the Federal Reserve System to identify and pursue innovations and process improvements that can enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the supervision function.

5)          Representing the Federal Reserve in meetings with high level representatives of domestic and foreign governmental and supervisory agencies and other external entities as needed.

 

Minimum Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Minimum Year of Experience: 14

Additional Details:

-             Preferred candidate will demonstrate an executive-level mindset and have the ability to see the entire enterprise ecosystem while driving for cohesion and coherence.

-             Experience leading operational planning, strategy, financial management, enterprise talent, workforce, business intelligence and/or related functions or programs across a broad, complex enterprise ecosystem.

-             Experience coordinating with, presenting to, and building consensus among highly independent stakeholders, comparable to the complexity of dealing with 12 Reserve Banks, Federal Reserve Boad senior leaders, and division deputy directors.

-             Demonstrated success in providing leadership and oversight for large-scale strategic change efforts, with an emphasis on technology change efforts.

-             Preferred: Experience working in a financial regulator or financial institution.

The ideal candidate will possess:

•            Strategic thinking skills with demonstrated strong project execution.

•            Analytical skills with ability to navigate complex data and consider predictive scenarios that drive action and decision making.

•            Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to partner, collaborate, and build consensus across a complex, matrixed system of multifaceted stakeholders.

•            The ability to translate complex, highly technical operational data and metrics into clear, strategic business insights for executive leadership.

•            Exceptional organizational savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics

•            Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Strategic thinker with demonstrated strong project execution and project management capabilities, analytical skills, political savvy, and conflict mediation skills.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to fostering collaboration and employee engagement.

Ability to lead and manage staff and projects effectively, set priorities, assess performance, guide staff development and make budgetary recommendations.

Ability to balance competing interests among a variety of stakeholders and readily readjust priorities to respond to pressing and changing stakeholder demands. Must be able to anticipate and meet the stakeholders’ needs while maintaining high-quality end products.

Exceptional organization savvy and agility as demonstrated by ability to manage across organizational boundaries, building high performing teams, diminishing organizational silos, strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics.

Requires the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff and management.

Stakeholder Contacts:

Has regular contact with all staff in the function(s) to stay connected to the pulse of the division, provide leadership, and act as a role model.

Has frequent contact with senior staff and other professionals in the division, elsewhere at the Board, and the Reserve Banks regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility.

Has frequent contact with members of the Board, both in discussions and through memoranda, regarding matters pertaining to area(s) of responsibility.

Has frequent contact with individuals from other federal agencies, international organizations, and in the private sector regarding the subject matters in area(s) of responsibilities.

Board Competencies:

Decision Quality:  Makes timely, thoughtful, strategic decisions

Learning Agility:  Takes responsibility for building organizational agility

Drive for Excellence:  Delivers results by developing shared vision and direction for the organization

Perspective and Strategic Agility:  Leads and acts with the future in mind

Collaborative Relationships:  Sets the tone for collaborative organization

Effective Communication:  Effectively speaks and acts on behalf of the Board

 

Officer and Internal Management Responsibilities:

Acts as responsible steward to the function(s), Division, and Board by demonstrating proficiency in the Board’s espoused competencies.

Balances and mitigates key organizational and functional risks where appropriate, and develops and executes sustainable risk mitigation strategies.

Fosters a continuous learning culture.

Exercises appropriate judgment and decision-making in complex situations.

Demonstrates innovation and thought leadership relevant to future-state organizational and functional people strategies.

Demonstrates strong leadership and management skills aligned to the Board’s espoused values.

Keeps skills and knowledge current and aligned to best practices relative to key rules, regulations, and policies, as well as economic, political, and social trends that affect the organization. Understands near-term and long-term needs for the organization and determines how operations should be positioned to meet such needs.

Demonstrates proficiency in political savvy, organizational savvy, and interpersonal communication skills.

Provides guidance, coaching, and feedback to, and conducts performance reviews for managers and other direct reports, and ensures same is provided to all function staff.

Responsible for accomplishing approved program objectives for area(s) of responsibility within the financial and personnel resources allocated by the Board and the division's senior management.

Participates in the development of the division’s strategic plan, goals, and budget. Recommends program objectives and their priorities for area(s) of responsibility.

Recommends personnel actions involving promotions, reclassifications, merit increases, and reassignments or separations in area(s) of responsibility.

Position Demands:

 

Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment in establishing objectives for assigned area(s) of responsibility that provide support and services for the divisions and Board’s missions.

Ability to translate customer service and organizational development theories and best practices into effective strategies for adoption in area(s) of responsibility to achieve and maintain high levels of customer service.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to the Board and individual members thereof, senior Board staff, other Board and Reserve Bank staff: and staff at other government agencies and in the private sector on complex and technical matters.

Ability to be an effective spokesperson and advocate for the Board and the division in outside contacts, which may involve significant business dealings.

Ability to operate under pressure to meet deadlines accurately and in a timely manner.

• This position is in Washington, DC and requires an on-site presence.
• Some travel may be required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.

Job Details
Primary Location: US-DC-Washington
Employee Status: Regular
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Type: Standard
Relocation Provided: Yes
Compensation Grade Low: FR PAY GRADE D2
Compensation Grade High: FR PAY GRADE D2
Posting Date: Aug 5, 2026, 12:48:45 PM