Company: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
ABOUT THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF BOSTON:
The Federal Reserve System (System) was founded by Congress in 1913 and serves as the central bank of the United States. Its fundamental mission is to foster the stability, integrity, and efficiency of the nation's monetary, financial, and payment systems to promote optimal economic performance.
The Corporate Affairs Department is part of the Strategic Bank Services (SBS) Division. SBS provides leadership, strategic counsel, and services to Bank stakeholders in the areas of governance and executive support, communications and government relations, strategy and risk, and human resources. Corporate Affairs is responsible for executive support and includes the Office of the Corporate Secretary and the Chief of Staff function.
AVP, Assistant Corporate Secretary & Deputy Chief of Staff
This position is responsible for assisting the Vice President, Corporate Secretary and Chief of Staff for all activities related to the Bank's Board of Directors and providing executive level assistance to senior leadership and serves as the Administrative Officer of the Corporate Affairs Department.
The scope of the role includes, but is not limited to:
Serves as the Administrative Officer of the Corporate Affairs Department, driving improvements and innovations and developing and overseeing the department's overall strategic goals and objectives.Assists the Corporate Secretary in preparing and maintaining official corporate records, notices, and actions as required by the Board of Governors, federal, state, and local jurisdictions, and by other regulatory authorities.Interact on a regular basis with the members of the Board of Governors and prepare responses to requests for information.Manage the annual election/appointment process and support the new director orientation program.Coordinate, plan, and attend Directors Receptions and Dinners, and the Annual Directors and Officers Annual Holiday Reception.Support Director succession planning by helping to identify and research candidates for open positions.Assists in the development of presentations and reports, composes routine correspondence and memoranda, and helps to facilitate briefings on relevant topics.Coordinates briefings for the Bank's President and First Vice President and their associated conference activities.This position, along with the VP, is responsible for the direction and oversight of the strategic, people supervision and administrative activities for the local Reserve Bank.This position is responsible for the supervision, direction, training, and development of 3-4 professional positions at the staff level.EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and experience normally acquired through, or equivalent to, the completion of a bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience including at least 5 years of people management/leadership experience.Prior experience in the Federal Reserve System or similar financial institution required.Must be highly detail-oriented and have the ability to handle competing priorities.Outstanding oral and written communication skills that effectively reach all levels of the organization.Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and generate effective and innovative solutions.Proven record of exceptional business judgment, flexibility, and integrity.Exemplary people management, relationship building, and diplomacy skills.LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Champion an inclusive environment to lead the System's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion goals.Lead with a strategic, action-oriented mindset focused on performance, accountability, and outcomes.Drive results that are beneficial to System and local efforts.Be a role model and serve as an active talent champion, coach, mentor, and connector.Engage in intellectual curiosity, agility, and experimentation to drive innovation.Build trust and serve as a helpful and contributing colleague.Embrace and demonstrate a growth mindset.Maneuver comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational and system dynamics.Comfortable operating effectively even when things are not certain or clear.OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility to work in the United States.Residency in the First District within commuting distance of the office to manage a team with a frequent on-site presence.Willingness to travel domestically up to 5% of the time.The Bank provides comprehensive and highly competitive benefits.
ETHICS CONSIDERATIONS and PROHIBITED ACTIVITIES
It is essential for every employee to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality. Employees are subject to federal criminal statutes that prohibit financial conflicts of interest. The Bank's code of conduct prohibits activities such as:
- Outside activities that are inconsistent with the employee's duties and responsibilities.
- Certain partisan political activities, such as fundraising or holding partisan elected office.
All Federal Reserve Bank of Boston employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons.
All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/criminal background and Patriot Act/Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch lists at least once every five years.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or skills associated with this position.
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Executive
Work Shift: First (United States of America)
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