Senior Examiner/Examiner Community Thrift Supervision Cleveland, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh

Summary:
Use your diverse experience to make a difference for the institutions we examine.  Within Thrift Supervision you will be exposed to a variety of areas and opportunities to make an impact, whether leading an examination or serving in a key role.  As an examiner you will conduct examinations of thrifts/banks and thrift/financial holding companies with total assets less than $10 billion and their technology service providers. Additionally you will be responsible for identifying risks through on- and off-site monitoring activities to ensure institutions are operating in compliance with banking laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:
Serve in a high profile leadership role as Examiner-In-Charge of medium to large and/or higher risk thrift holding companies and technology service providers. When not serving in the capacity of Examiner-in-Charge, will lead or assist on reviews of specific areas of thrift and holding company activities or operations, with an emphasis on high risk areas or activities. Serve as Central Point of Contact for a Community Thrift Holding company with assets between $1 and $10 billion. In this capacity, plan and execute all phases of supervisory activities, including on-site inspection and off-site periodic surveillance activities. Maintain effective collaboration and communication with financial institution management and primary thrift regulators. Ensure examination scopes are well-thought out, are targeted to the areas of highest risk, and demonstrate effective and efficient use of resources. Provide strong leadership of the examination process from inception to closure. Is self-motivated and sets high expectations for self and for others, and holds self and others accountable for achieving established and agreed-upon expectations. Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of examination findings and the risks they present to the institution. Convey the results of an examination to an institutions management and boards of directors in an accurate, clear and concise manner. In addition, demonstrate the ability to clearly articulate, in writing and orally, the corrective action required by an institutions management and board of directors. Proactively and effectively communicate with all levels of Reserve Bank management and interact and communicate with Board of Governors Staff, including at the officer-level. Able to provide clear and concise explanations and support for supervisory findings, ratings and recommendations for enforcement actions, as applicable, to Reserve Bank and Board Staff. Interact with other examiners in a manner that openly and readily facilitates and fosters the sharing of experiences, insights, and knowledge. Exhibit personal qualities and characteristics that reflect a willingness to coach and mentor all colleagues. Coordinate with and interact with District and out-of-District peers, to encourage and foster greater consistency in examination approaches and help to drive sound and best practices throughout the department and across the Federal Reserve System.   Perform other duties as assigned or requested

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting Finance or Business Management; advanced degree  and/or certification (PMP CPA CFE CBA CFA CIA) a plus. 4+ years of related work experience: Regulatory experience preferred to include leading large community or regional thrift examinations (experience supervising holding companies a plus). If candidate does not possess regulatory experience then a minimum of 4 years commercial banking experience is required to include knowledge of/experience with the lending or loan review process (consumer small business loans residential real estate and commercial/commercial real estate). In addition experience with bank branch operations audit and risk management is also required. Ability to identify and communicate risks through the examination process. Sound financial analysis accounting problem solving and judgment skills are required. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven analytical abilities. Strong technical knowledge including the ability to understand and analyze financial statements. Ability to work independently and as part of a team are a must. Must be willing to travel 80% of the time. Position can be located at our Cleveland Cincinnati or Pittsburgh locations.