Associate Reg Data Analyst

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

We are the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco—public servants with a mission to advance the nation’s monetary, financial, and payment systems to build a stronger economy for all Americans. We are a community-engaged bank, and are committed to understanding and serving the vibrant, expansive communities of the Twelfth District. That means we seek and appreciate new perspectives. We respect people for what they do and for who they are. We build opportunities to learn and grow. When you join the SF Fed, you become part of a diverse team united in its purpose to promote an economy that works for everyone. We empower our people to balance their life and work responsibilities. That’s why we offer a flexible hybrid work model that allows you to collaborate with office colleagues on some days, and work from home on others.

Do you have a passion for data? Are you curious about monetary policy and regulation of banking organizations? If so, an exciting opportunity as an Associate Regulatory Data Analyst awaits you! The Data Insights + Analytics group collects, validates, and provides high-quality data to support our supervisory and monetary policy objectives. As an analyst on the Bank Credit team, you will draw upon your knowledge of economics, finance, accounting, and data analytics to collaborate with a diverse team whose primary focus is to ensure that data collected are fit for its intended use by the Board of Governors and other divisions within the Bank, including Supervision + Credit. These data are also used more broadly by other regulatory agencies and the public.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Collect, validate, and interpret financial reports data to ensure quality, accuracy, and conformity with reporting instructions, accounting principles, and regulations.

• Apply understanding of report instructions, policies, regulation, and accounting concepts to review and process financial data in a timely manner.

• Respond clearly and knowledgeably to requests for information and interpretation of reporting instructions when providing direction to financial institutions, data users, and members of management.

• Perform hands-on exploratory data analysis using a variety of tools and languages such as Excel, SQL, R, Tableau, and proprietary software to identify inconsistencies, trends, and/or anomalies that provide improved data quality and add-value contextual information to our partners.

• Support data collection efforts as back-up to the Report Series coordinator and participant in ad-hoc team projects.

• Actively experiment with new processes and influence the adoption of your ideas.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position, you should be able to demonstrate your proficiency with data analysis and interpretation, familiarity with accounting concepts, communication skills, a growth-mindset, and your innovative approach when taking on new challenges. Additionally, you exhibit strong behavioral attributes, particularly in the areas of collaboration, emotional intelligence, accountability, and critical thinking. Specific qualifications include:

• A bachelor’s degree, or equivalent certificate, with emphasis in Banking, Finance, Accounting, Economics, and/or Mathematics

• 1+ years of related experience, including internships, within the banking industry, regulatory/SEC reporting, accounting for a public company, or auditing.

• Knowledge of deposits, bank credit, and banking regulations

• Foundational analytical skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office suite

• Strong time management skills proven by consistently meeting deadlines and balancing shifting priorities.

• Experience collaborating with others to meet goals and deadlines.

• Strong communication skills, demonstrated by:

• Communicating complex issues succinctly

• Adapting communications to audiences internal and external to the organization

• Crafting and conducting effective presentations.

• US citizenship required.

Base Salary Range: Min: $60,600- Mid: $78,700- Max: $96,800 (Location: San Francisco)

Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographic and other market data.

We offer a wonderful benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pre-tax Flexible Spending Account, Backup Childcare Program, Pre-Tax Day Care Flexible Spending Account, Paid Family Care Leave, Vacation Days, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Pet Insurance, Matching 401(k),