Operations Business Analyst - San Francisco Cash Services

06 Jul 2024

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Company Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco

While the SF Fed is a Reserve Bank, we're not what you might expect. We're unreserved here. That means we seek new and diverse perspectives. We spark conversations and encourage debate. We build opportunity. We pursue careers that are true to ourselves. We are looking for people who want to help our country reach its full economic potential. When you join the SF Fed, you join a team of people working together to promote an inclusive economy that works for everyone.

At the SF Fed, we believe in the diversity of our people, ideas, and experiences and are committed to building an inclusive culture that is representative of the communities we serve. The SF Fed is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is seeking an Operations Business Analyst in our San Francisco Cash Office location. As the business analyst, you will use business knowledge and analytical abilities to provide recommendations, insights, and tactical/strategic plans to drive business decisions.

Our ideal candidate for this role is someone that thrives in a fast-paced operations environment, enjoys collaboration across teams, and proactively make recommendations to improve organizational performance.

Banking experience is not required. Experience in military, manufacturing, automotive, biotech, electronics, energy, machinery, defense/aerospace, medical, cosmetics, production, or distribution environments are also desired.

Location: Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco Branch Applicants must be able to report to work on-site. Most of the job requires on-site presence, with some options of Work-From-Home.

101 Market StreetSan Francisco, CA 94105

What you'll do
  • Continuously monitor and assess operational activities to address gaps in procedural requirements while also making risk informed recommendations to management.
  • Apply extensive attention to detail when preparing and reviewing documentation, work papers, interview summaries, and findings.
  • Ensure compliance assessment reports are accurate, thorough, and contain sufficient information upon which to validate compliant or non-compliant outcomes.
  • Conduct and document discussions with compliance personnel and cash management, work with computerized information systems to extract and analyze information, as well as draft and communicate findings to the management team.
  • Present compliance information to various stakeholders including senior management.
  • Assist with the development and delivery of training on operational processes and technical systems.
  • Provide consultation to the leadership team on policy and procedural requirements.
  • Leverage historical audit performance data to understand risk and compliance performance, determine root cause for gaps in compliance, and work with leadership to create action plans to address gaps.
  • Act as a liaison between SF Cash operations and audit stakeholders.
  • Support 12th District Cash Group compliance activities by participating or leading in compliance reviews and consulting on policy and procedural requirements.

(San Francisco Cash Services is looking to hire at either the Business Analyst or Sr. Business Analyst level for this role.)

Business Analyst - Desired Experience + Traits
  • Typically requires 2+ years of work-related experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Ability to solve problems, apply critical thinking, and leverage data to understand and inform recommendations.
  • Experience developing and performing risk assessments which includes risk planning, testing of data, processes, and controls, as well as reporting results.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to research, learn information quickly, and apply it effectively.
  • Knowledge of the Cash group's operations, systems, and controls.
  • Experience working independently and in collaborative team environment
  • Experience collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting data to drive business decisions.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills with all levels of management and key decision makers.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.

Sr. Business Analyst - Desired Experience + Traits
  • Typically has 5 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work-related experience
  • Ability to solve problems, apply critical thinking, and leverage data to understand and inform recommendations.
  • Experience developing and performing risk assessments which includes risk planning, testing of data, processes, and controls, as well as reporting results.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience working independently and in collaborative team environment
  • Experience collecting, transforming, analyzing, and reporting data to drive business decisions.
  • Strong influencing and negotiation skills with all levels of management and key decision makers.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. This includes considering and weighing issues and solutions from diverse perspectives to arrive at the best decisions.
  • Strong proficiency in MS Office Suite
  • Proficiency in Tableau, Visio, Access databases a plus

What you'll receive
  • Competitive pay + bonus plan granted based on performance.
  • Generous health, dental + vision insurance coverage as well as self-care and mindfulness resources.
  • Competitive retirement benefits including pension and employee matching 401k like program.
  • Flexible time off for vacation, to care for oneself and family, or pet because we respect the need for work/life harmony.
  • A clear career path with opportunities for development, both personally and professionally which includes tuition reimbursement for college and master's degree as well as profession certifications.
  • Volunteer time off to give back to your community.

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or qualify for an accommodation from the Bank's vaccination policy; the Bank will provide accommodations as required by law for individuals unable to be vaccinated due to medical condition or sincerely held religious belief.

Full Time / Part Time Full time

Regular / Temporary Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes

Job Category Information Technology

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.

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  • ID: #43867987
  • State: California Sanfrancisco 94102 Sanfrancisco USA
  • City: Sanfrancisco
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-07-06
  • Deadline: 2022-09-03
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