Job opening: Chief, International Engagement & Strategy
Salary: $135 500 - 273 800 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Jan 17 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The chief supervises section staff dedicated to engagement with and coverage of U.S. and international organizations and contacts, including Bank for International Settlements, G20, G7, U.S. Treasury, International Monetary Fund, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, World Bank, other international forums (i.e., CEMLA, Bellagio), and other Central Banks and Government entities.
Duties
Leads efforts to promote the Board's visibility, engagement, and recognition of its economic and financial expertise in global topics.
Responsibilities
The International Engagement and Strategy section is dedicated to bolstering the Board's visibility, engagement, and recognition of its economic and financial expertise in global topics. This includes developing and strengthening contacts and managing relationships with staff at other central banks, foreign finance ministries, and other official sector contacts and serving on and supporting various working groups of these international organizations. The section develops and executes the strategy for the Board's international engagement and conducts research and analysis related to emerging and recurring international issues, helping to shape the Board's point of view. The section conducts outreach and prepares briefing books, annotated agendas, talking points, and other materials for international meetings, including the coordination of materials with other divisions. Responsibilities also include coordinating the Board members' participation in and staff work related to international meetings and visitors, including evaluating the background of foreign contacts. The section also leads the Board's interaction with Treasury on the negotiation of meeting communiqués (e.g., G7, G20, IMFC).
The chief supervises section staff dedicated to engagement with and coverage of U.S. and international organizations and contacts, including Bank for International Settlements, G20, G7, U.S. Treasury, International Monetary Fund, Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, World Bank, other international forums (e.g., CEMLA, Bellagio), and other central banks and government entities. The chief plans, coordinates, implements, advises, and manages the section's research work and policy analyses of U.S. and international institutions. The chief ensures support and coordination of Board members' participation in, and staff work related to international meetings and visitors. The chief represents the Board or System with outside groups in the private and public sectors.
Supervises and develops section staff, delivering and soliciting timely and meaningful feedback; mentoring, and coaching reports; building their skills and expertise; and giving them opportunities to grow.
Provides intellectual leadership, manages section resources, identifies, and sets appropriate expectations and priorities to support analysis in service of the section and division's mission.
Conducts and guides research on topics related to the section's mission.
Consults with senior staff and other members of the division as appropriate in planning, guiding, and evaluating section work. Communicates clearly to direct reports, peers, and senior staff.
Fosters an inclusive and diverse work environment and promotes collaboration among staff.
Exercises good judgment, motivates people, and shows a high degree of independence and initiative.
Represents the section, the division, or the Board, as needed in meetings with Board members, senior Board/System officials, and officials of other government and international agencies.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, business administration or related discipline, plus at least 9 years of professional experience, or master's or PhD in economics, finance, business administration or related field, plus at least 7 years of professional experience (excluding years spent in post-graduate study).
Graduate level work in these areas is a strongly encouraged. Prior people or program/project management experience is desirable, including demonstrated ability to direct and develop staff, set priorities and expectations, give appropriate feedback, and assess staff performance. A strong sense of collegiality and teamwork is essential, as is a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Must demonstrate reliable judgement, strong analytical ability, and excellent oral and written communication skills. Prior experience with coordination and outreach with international meetings, international organizations, and central banks and other official sector institutions is desirable. Experience with U.S. interagency process related to international economic issues also a plus.
Collaboration: demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence individuals with differing priorities and interests.
Communication: strong oral and written communication skills. Formal writing experience preferred.
Strategic Thinking: able to plan for longer term goals and objectives; able to recognize opportunities and challenges that may help or inhibit achievement of opportunities.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: synthesize divergent views into full team perspectives; strong advocate for equity of opportunity and diversity of thought.
Team building and leadership: strong motivational skills; able to develop high functioning, inclusive teams; able to provide timely and effective written and verbal feedback; able to plan, delegate, and organize; able to set timely goals and achieve measurable results.
Prioritization: ability to balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines within a fast-paced and high-stress environment.
Judgement: demonstrated sound judgement regarding prioritization and ability to make decisions with less-than-complete information.
Agility: exceptional organization savvy and agility; able to manage across organizational boundaries, building high- performing teams, diminishing organizational silos strengthening teams, and facilitating effective group and team dynamics.
Coaching: able to work well with others to strengthen their skills and abilities and to achieve goals and objectives.
Education
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience + 9 years of experience.
Contacts
- Address Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Constitution Ave NW and 20th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20551
US
- Name: Human Resources
- Email: [email protected]
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