Capital Markets Risk Specialist

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia • Kansas City, MO

10h • Onsite

About The Position

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 a 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 financial institutions examiner at the KC Fed, you will contribute to the safety and soundness of the nation’s financial system while benefiting from a flexible schedule, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package ( learn more about what working at the KC Fed can mean for you ) . What Makes an Examiner successful? Are you an inquisitive, analytical person who enjoys working in teams and leading others? As part of our examination team, you’ll find a collaborative culture that encourages staff to exercise initiative and ownership of their work. More specifically, you’ll be: Using an inquisitive and analytical mindset and broad knowledge of banking risks to independently assess asset and liability management at banking organizations. Your focus will primarily include liquidity, interest rate, and investment securities risks, with input into how organizations perform general financial and operational risk management functions. Understanding and assessing how banks structure balance sheets, derivative contracts, and execute liquidity risk management strategies to facilitate ongoing safe and sound operations. Leading teams and i nvesting in the development of your peers by proactively sharing knowledge, training/mentoring others on the subject matter and general examination practices and regularly providing peer level feedback in support of the KC Fed’s focus on employee growth. Leveraging strong communication skills to lead meetings with executive leaders at financial institutions, understanding and communicat ing the root cause of potential issues or concerns, and produc ing clear and concise written documents and reports. Relying on strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and reach consensus with a wide range of audiences. Providing guidance to banking executives and coaching team members to foster maximized performance.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of banking industry experience related to asset and liability management.
• Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in applicable field, or relevant work experience.
• Experience demonstrating strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel 20-30 percent of the time.
• Ability to work out of our Kansas City, Denver, Oklahoma City, and/or Omaha office(s).
• 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

• Active or dormant examiner commission from federal or state banking regulatory agency.
• Graduate or advanced degree in business, management, accounting, finance, economics, or management information systems.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM)certifications.

Responsibilities

• Using an inquisitive and analytical mindset and broad knowledge of banking risks to independently assess asset and liability management at banking organizations.
• Understanding and assessing how banks structure balance sheets, derivative contracts, and execute liquidity risk management strategies to facilitate ongoing safe and sound operations.
• Leading teams and i nvesting in the development of your peers by proactively sharing knowledge, training/mentoring others on the subject matter and general examination practices and regularly providing peer level feedback in support of the KC Fed’s focus on employee growth.
• Leveraging strong communication skills to lead meetings with executive leaders at financial institutions, understanding and communicat ing the root cause of potential issues or concerns, and produc ing clear and concise written documents and reports.
• Relying on strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with team members and reach consensus with a wide range of audiences.
• Providing guidance to banking executives and coaching team members to foster maximized performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level