Federal Reserve Board
Financial Institution & Policy Analyst, Fiscal Agency – RBOPS
Federal Reserve Board, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Financial Institution & Policy Analyst, Fiscal Agency – RBOPS
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience:
4 years
Summary:
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under limited supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while demonstrating increased mastery in areas of expertise and may lead projects and reviews. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for their Project Team, Section, Division, or external stakeholders and may represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities under limited supervision:
Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
Assist senior staff in conducting analyses
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders
Perform assigned project tasks and may lead projects/reviews
Represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces
Advise within team and Section in areas of expertise
Demonstrate increased mastery in areas of expertise
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
Data Analysis
Produce charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data
Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
Identify data that can be used to analyze policy
Examination and Supervision
Participate in and/or lead examinations and/or reviews
Support and implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs
Financial Analysis
Perform analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility
Clearly present analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
Policy
Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance
Draft policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
Risk Management
Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets, and/or for consumers and communities
Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions
Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA): Financial Institution Policy Analysts perform analyses related to consumer-focused supervision, research, and policy analysis across the Federal Reserve System. They may participate in studies or projects which focus on financial institution compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations, identifying risks of and protecting from consumer harm, and providing oversight of and guidance for Reserve Bank consumer-focused supervision. They also prepare memoranda to keep the Board, Division Management, and the System informed on developing trends and issues in consumer protection and community development.
Monetary Affairs (MA): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts conduct their duties while working with counterparts throughout the Board to execute the Division’s responsibilities pertaining to: monetary policy implementation; the tools of monetary policy; money, reserve, and bank credit aggregates; analysis of financial institutions and markets; and Federal Reserve System operations.
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems (RBOPS): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts identify options, assess trade-offs, measure outcomes, and develop consensus related to moderate or complex projects involving Federal Reserve Banks’ policies, operations, compliance, and information management; systemically important financial market infrastructures (FMIs); payment, clearance, and settlement (PCS) activities; and the broader financial and payment systems. They regularly collaborate with staff from the Federal Reserve System, other domestic and international authorities, and international standard-setting bodies. Projects include those that ultimately lead to decisions by the Board; Board Committees, notably the Committee on Federal Reserve Bank Affairs (BAC) and the Payments System Policy Advisory Committee (PSPAC); and senior Division and Reserve Banks’ management.
Supervision and Regulation (S&R): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform analyses related to banking supervisory or regulatory activities. They may participate in special studies or projects related to financial institution supervision and regulation, and identify problems or potential problems in the banking system or individual banking organizations. They also prepare memoranda to keep the Board, Division Management, and the Division Oversight Committee informed on developing trends and issues in the financial environment.
Position Requirements FR25:
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience.
FR26:
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience.
Remarks The Fiscal Agency team oversees the fiscal agent services that the Reserve Banks provide to the U.S. Treasury and other government agencies. The Reserve Banks develop, operate, and maintain complex information technology systems, and manage other key operations as fiscal agent to the U.S. Treasury department.
Fiscal Agency's Financial Institution Policy Analyst
collects, synthesize, analyze, summarize, and assimilate significant amounts of unstructured qualitative information to facilitate making risk-based judgments, sometimes in the moment, and communicate clearly logical reasoning and recommendations.
applies risk management concepts and frameworks to assess risks related to complex governance models, management culture, financial and vendor management, technology programs and projects, and business operations.
conduct risk-based oversight by engaging actively with Reserve Bank management and staff and synthesizing information to assess whether Reserve Banks’ Treasury divisions are meeting their objectives in compliance with Federal Reserve policies, procedures, and risk tolerance
assesses Reserve Bank management’s effectiveness in engaging with relevant governance bodies to progress key initiatives and transparently discuss risks.
communicates effectively, including the ability to deliver presentations, recommendations, and oversight findings to internal and external stakeholders.
handles a range of responsibilities that include providing guidance to stakeholders on risk management and oversight practices, and conducting reviews and assessments of complex governance models, IT programs and projects, financial management, operational controls, business processes, risk management practices, and management culture.
About the Ideal Candidate
build relationships of trust
be transparent, honest, and share information timely
collaborate well with others to deliver well-rounded and informed recommendations and outcomes
be professionally curious, ask questions, seek to understand multiple perspectives, and be comfortable challenging assumptions
deliver high quality analytical work products in a timely manner
actively listen to ensure correct understanding and interpretation of information
influence without authority
be self-motivated
be a good team member by engaging with co-workers to get work done
A writing sample/exercise may be requested.
This role is located in Washington DC and will require relocation and on-site presence. Relocation assistance is available.
Key Details
Primary Location: DC-Washington
Employee Status: Regular
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Type: Standard
Relocation Provided: Yes
Compensation Grade Low: FR PAY GRADE 25
Compensation Grade High: FR PAY GRADE 26
Minimum Salary: $110,300.00
Maximum Salary: $202,100.00
Posting Date: Nov 19, 2025
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Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum Experience:
4 years
Summary:
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under limited supervision to conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Perform assigned project tasks while demonstrating increased mastery in areas of expertise and may lead projects and reviews. Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for their Project Team, Section, Division, or external stakeholders and may represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform the following responsibilities under limited supervision:
Perform quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of FRB mission, Division goals, and Section objectives
Assist senior staff in conducting analyses
Prepare and deliver clear, accurate and concise communication orally and in writing
Share information and ideas regarding projects and work for Section/Project Teams/Division or external stakeholders
Perform assigned project tasks and may lead projects/reviews
Represent the Section or Division on group projects or task forces
Advise within team and Section in areas of expertise
Demonstrate increased mastery in areas of expertise
Financial Institution and Policy Analysts at the Federal Reserve Board may play many roles related to their jobs. They are responsible for a combination of the following roles:
Data Analysis
Produce charts, graphs, and other visuals to help analyze data
Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
Identify data that can be used to analyze policy
Examination and Supervision
Participate in and/or lead examinations and/or reviews
Support and implement supervision and/or oversight policies and programs
Financial Analysis
Perform analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data and information in support of Division/Section's area of responsibility
Clearly present analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
Identify relevant issues and trends and draw conclusions through analysis of financial, regulatory, and compliance data
Policy
Interpret and/or implement policy, regulation, and/or guidance
Draft policy recommendations supported by logical reasoning and sound analysis
Risk Management
Identify and analyze emerging risks in financial institutions and markets, and/or for consumers and communities
Apply appropriate risk management frameworks and policies to support oversight of financial institutions
Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA): Financial Institution Policy Analysts perform analyses related to consumer-focused supervision, research, and policy analysis across the Federal Reserve System. They may participate in studies or projects which focus on financial institution compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations, identifying risks of and protecting from consumer harm, and providing oversight of and guidance for Reserve Bank consumer-focused supervision. They also prepare memoranda to keep the Board, Division Management, and the System informed on developing trends and issues in consumer protection and community development.
Monetary Affairs (MA): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts conduct their duties while working with counterparts throughout the Board to execute the Division’s responsibilities pertaining to: monetary policy implementation; the tools of monetary policy; money, reserve, and bank credit aggregates; analysis of financial institutions and markets; and Federal Reserve System operations.
Reserve Bank Operations and Payment Systems (RBOPS): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts identify options, assess trade-offs, measure outcomes, and develop consensus related to moderate or complex projects involving Federal Reserve Banks’ policies, operations, compliance, and information management; systemically important financial market infrastructures (FMIs); payment, clearance, and settlement (PCS) activities; and the broader financial and payment systems. They regularly collaborate with staff from the Federal Reserve System, other domestic and international authorities, and international standard-setting bodies. Projects include those that ultimately lead to decisions by the Board; Board Committees, notably the Committee on Federal Reserve Bank Affairs (BAC) and the Payments System Policy Advisory Committee (PSPAC); and senior Division and Reserve Banks’ management.
Supervision and Regulation (S&R): Financial Institution and Policy Analysts perform analyses related to banking supervisory or regulatory activities. They may participate in special studies or projects related to financial institution supervision and regulation, and identify problems or potential problems in the banking system or individual banking organizations. They also prepare memoranda to keep the Board, Division Management, and the Division Oversight Committee informed on developing trends and issues in the financial environment.
Position Requirements FR25:
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 4 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 2 years of related experience.
FR26:
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience.
Remarks The Fiscal Agency team oversees the fiscal agent services that the Reserve Banks provide to the U.S. Treasury and other government agencies. The Reserve Banks develop, operate, and maintain complex information technology systems, and manage other key operations as fiscal agent to the U.S. Treasury department.
Fiscal Agency's Financial Institution Policy Analyst
collects, synthesize, analyze, summarize, and assimilate significant amounts of unstructured qualitative information to facilitate making risk-based judgments, sometimes in the moment, and communicate clearly logical reasoning and recommendations.
applies risk management concepts and frameworks to assess risks related to complex governance models, management culture, financial and vendor management, technology programs and projects, and business operations.
conduct risk-based oversight by engaging actively with Reserve Bank management and staff and synthesizing information to assess whether Reserve Banks’ Treasury divisions are meeting their objectives in compliance with Federal Reserve policies, procedures, and risk tolerance
assesses Reserve Bank management’s effectiveness in engaging with relevant governance bodies to progress key initiatives and transparently discuss risks.
communicates effectively, including the ability to deliver presentations, recommendations, and oversight findings to internal and external stakeholders.
handles a range of responsibilities that include providing guidance to stakeholders on risk management and oversight practices, and conducting reviews and assessments of complex governance models, IT programs and projects, financial management, operational controls, business processes, risk management practices, and management culture.
About the Ideal Candidate
build relationships of trust
be transparent, honest, and share information timely
collaborate well with others to deliver well-rounded and informed recommendations and outcomes
be professionally curious, ask questions, seek to understand multiple perspectives, and be comfortable challenging assumptions
deliver high quality analytical work products in a timely manner
actively listen to ensure correct understanding and interpretation of information
influence without authority
be self-motivated
be a good team member by engaging with co-workers to get work done
A writing sample/exercise may be requested.
This role is located in Washington DC and will require relocation and on-site presence. Relocation assistance is available.
Key Details
Primary Location: DC-Washington
Employee Status: Regular
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Type: Standard
Relocation Provided: Yes
Compensation Grade Low: FR PAY GRADE 25
Compensation Grade High: FR PAY GRADE 26
Minimum Salary: $110,300.00
Maximum Salary: $202,100.00
Posting Date: Nov 19, 2025
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