Lead Strategy Associate (Strategy Director)

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New York Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems. The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance. What we do: The Enterprise Strategy Office at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York NY (FRBNY or “the Bank”) is responsible for working with senior leadership to develop the strategic priorities for the organization, communicate the strategy to both internal and external stakeholders and coordinate the execution of the Bank’s strategic plan. The Lead Strategy Associate reports to the Head of Strategic Planning in the Enterprise Strategy Office (ESO) and will help shape the strategic direction and priorities of the Bank in partnership with the Bank’s Executive leaders including colleagues from Finance, Risk Management and other ESO members. Your role as Strategy Director / Lead Strategy Associate is to identify and inform the opportunities, risks and strategic choices facing the organization. Collaborate with leadership and stakeholders to establish enterprise-wide strategic objectives and cascade guidance to inform Group activities including the setting of goals and the prioritization of initiatives. Where needed, provide advisory / analytical services, produce business cases, implementation plans, and/or key metrics to support the execution of agreed upon objectives. Your role as Lead Strategy Associate (Strategy Director): Lead / participate in strategic planning process by collaborating with Bank leadership to establish enterprise-wide objectives, prioritize initiatives, and set direction across the Bank’s business lines Collaborate with stakeholders and business areas on the development of strategic frameworks, identify short and long-term choices facing the Bank, and ensure alignment on organizational priorities Establish Bank-wide strategic dashboard to monitor progress and facilitate tracking of key initiatives Monitor industry and global trends to explore new approaches that create value for central banking customers and constituents Contribute to discussions of the external environment and the Bank’s strategy with key stakeholders both Bank- and System-wide with an ability to understand the practical implications of identified trends Develop content for other internal and external discussions around the Bank’s strategy, objectives, and annual performance (e.g. Town Halls, Board of Governors meetings) Collaborate with colleagues across the Bank to establish priorities implement strategic initiatives Build key relationships and maintain effective communication and coordination within and across the team and the Bank. What we are looking for: Demonstrated experience working in management consulting, corporate strategy and / or equivalent Strategic thinker with ability to translate broad array of data into meaningful frameworks for decision-making Highly analytical problem solver with an ability to drive action Well-honed, pragmatic approach to strategy development including the ability to think analytically, frame options and debate outcomes Strong written and verbal communication skills; someone who can create a narrative that is clear, compelling and drives decision-making Proven track record of collaboration and strong ability to influence in a highly complex and matrixed complex environment Experience and comfort interacting with Senior Executives and Board-level Stakeholders Touchstone Behaviors set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of our careers and aspire to achieve in our continued growth and development. Communicate Authentically: Empathetically engage one another with direct and transparent dialogue and listening. Actively discuss viewpoints with respect and compassion in a timely and candid manner, taking into account verbal and nonverbal cues. Ask questions, learn from each other, and share information widely to move the Bank's work forward. Collaborate Inclusively: Inspire a diverse and inclusive environment that empowers others to contribute meaningfully. Intentionally bring a diverse set of people together to achieve positive business results. Drive Progress: Grow and adapt to changing priorities in the Bank. Experiment with new concepts and take appropriate risk to drive innovation. Remain curious and action oriented, navigating through ambiguity and uncertainty to drive outcomes. Develop Others: Equitably champion, mentor, and develop others to grow professionally. Demonstrate vulnerability and empathy to create a trusted environment. Take Ownership: Establish an environment of action and excellence by holding self and others accountable to execute to the highest standard. Benefits: Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career: Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA) Subsidized Public Transportation Program Tuition Assistance Program Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center And more The Federal Reserve Bank of New York is committed to a diverse workforce and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service. The successful candidate must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and receive a booster shot within 30 days of being eligible to do so, unless the Bank grants an exemption based on a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.  Please note that the position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to "Protected Individuals" as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candidates who are permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo an enhanced background check, comply with all applicable information handling rules, and will be tested for all controlled substances prohibited by federal law, to include marijuana. Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Banking Strategy Work Shift First (United States of America) The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences. Privacy Notice