Compliance Analyst (RCBG) - SF

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Regional and Community Banking Group



The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco's Banking Supervision and Regulation Division has an opening for an energetic, team-oriented individual to work as an analyst in the Consumer Affairs Unit. This TEMPORARY full-time position is located in San Francisco; business travel relating to the position is generally limited.



This position is for a term of one year beginning September 15, 2006 and ending September 15, 2007.



This excellent opportunity exists for experienced individuals in the Consumer Affairs unit of the Regional and Community Banking Group. The Regional and Community Banking Group (RCBG) strives to deliver a high quality supervision and examination program for Regional and Community Banking Organizations. RCBG conducts Consumer Compliance and Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) examinations of state member banks. These reviews are conducted to promote banking-related consumer protection/civil rights laws and regulations with a core purpose to advance fairness.



Essential Job Functions:



We are looking for analysts who can bring solid experience to the position. Industry or regulatory experience is a must. Compliance and CRA officers and individuals with CRCM (Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager) designations are particularly desirable.



Successful candidates must be able to effectively plan, conduct, and lead projects related to consumer compliance and CRA examinations. Specific projects include, but are not limited to, developing internal examination guidance, constructing a framework for internal information sharing, and developing a strategy for electronic work papers. Analysts also regularly lead or participate in ad hoc assignments that advance System, Division or Unit goals and objectives.
To effectively complete job assignments, the analyst regularly interacts with staff within the Consumer Affairs Unit as well as other units with BS&R. In this capacity, the analyst is expected to communicate effectively and also develop working relationships to foster the resolution of business issues.





The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



Position Requirements:


Position Requirements:

Bachelors degree (advanced degree a plus)

Three plus years of compliance and CRA experience

Strong oral and written communication skills

Sound problem solving and judgment skills

Intermediate computer skills, including a Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Ability to work independently and as part of a team



Candidates for the position must have demonstrated strong performance in core technical and behavioral competencies. Critical behavioral competencies include but are not limited to:




Teamwork & Cooperation - The ability to build a cohesive team, work cooperatively with others, share information and work effectively together toward a common goal.

Influence - The ability to get others to accept and support ideas, persuade or influence others in increasingly complex ways to take a course of action aligned with the values and objectives of the division, Bank and system.

Conceptual Thinking - The ability to identify situations that are similar to past situations or to identify connections among situations that are not obviously related, and to use that recognition to address the situation at hand.

Flexibility - The ability to change and adapt in response to situations as they develop, be comfortable changing course, make decisions or take action when all of the facts may not be known or when there are no precedents or policies to guide them.
Distinctive Advantages of Working for the Federal Reserve Bank:



What sets the Bank apart from competitors is a competitive salary and benefits package that includes: medical, dental and vision; retirement plan and employer matched thrift plan (401K); tuition assistance; subsidized cafeteria, fitness center, etc.



The department also offers a flex time schedule, which allows employees to work a 9/80 work week, so employees have every other Friday off.



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