This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS), Supervision and Examination Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C.
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $305,000.
Summary
This position is located in the Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS), Supervision and Examination Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C.
Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $305,000.
Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the activities of the Risk Management Examination Branch of the Division of Risk Management Supervision (RMS); and serves as a technical advisor to RMS senior executives on a broad range of risk management matters.
Directs the research of solutions and identifies feasible courses of action for the Deputy Director, Supervision and Examinations, involving safety and soundness matters that are complex, unique, controversial and/or high profile in nature, based upon factual data, judgment, and the mission and priorities of the Division; and supports the Deputy Director, Supervision and Examinations, in implementing analytical and examination efforts to monitor and assess existing and emerging risks in the financial services industry.
Oversees formal and informal corrective programs designed to correct existing financial institution deficiencies as well as to return “troubled” financial institutions to a safe and sound condition; and oversees the processing of all types of notices and applications filed with the various Regional Offices when authority is not delegated to regional staff, including situations, which involve unresolved policy issues. Reviews related memoranda put forth by subordinate managers to determine reasonableness of recommendations, effectiveness and appropriateness of conditions, completeness thereof and conformance to regulations and policies, and the evaluation of risk to the Deposit Insurance Fund.
Prepares for the Deputy Director’s consideration decisions related to applications for deposit insurance and other activities that evaluate whether statutory and other factors are met.
Oversees the processing of recommendations for enforcement actions and reviews related memoranda to determine reasonableness and adequacy. This includes, but is not limited to, termination of insurance, cease and desist orders, removal and prohibition from the banking industry, civil money penalties, prompt corrective action directives, and investigations conducted pursuant to Sections 8, 10 and 38 of the FDI Act; and oversees the review of recommendations related to supervisory appeal cases and participates in presentations of cases to the Office of Supervisory Appeals.
Monitors the review of examination reports of 3, 4, and 5-rated financial institutions, memoranda relating to problem financial institutions, and memoranda recommending changes in composite ratings of 3, 4, and 5-rated Institutions. Leads interagency discussions of problem financial institutions and participates in inter-divisional discussions regarding any contingent losses for anticipated failures.
Reviews written cases on supervisory matters to be presented to appropriate committees and/or the FDIC Board of Directors. Routinely makes oral presentations of cases before these bodies and provides oral briefings to Board members, their deputies, other committees of the Corporation, and Division senior management. Meets with members of the financial community, attorneys, auditors, and other professionals in connection with the processing of notices, applications, and enforcement actions.
Provides guidance determining the need for new policies or procedures on risk management matters. The subjects discussed by such groups include technical matters of extreme complexity and sensitivity with potentially significant consequences to risk management supervision programs; and leads the branch’s review of the conclusions and recommendations of studies and audits conducted by the Office of the Inspector General or the General Accounting Office regarding various risk management operational policies and procedures or activities.
Directs and reviews special studies involving in-depth research and analysis of complex and/or highly technical risk management examination issues and regulatory compliance matters. As appropriate, oversees the development of risk identification tools for use by RMS; and directs the branch’s participation on horizontal reviews/audits of Regional Office activities regarding applications, enforcement actions, and examination policies and procedures to evaluate consistency with FDIC policies.
Oversees the preparation of a variety of management reports as needed for use by senior management of the Division of Risk Management Supervision, senior management of the FDIC, and the Board of Directors; and collaborates with senior management and staff of other Divisions and Offices within the Corporation, officials of other domestic and international supervisory and regulatory agencies, and representatives of financial institutions and other private sector financial services organizations.
2-page Resume Requirement: Please limit your résumé to 2 pages (minimum 10-point font). If more than 2 pages are submitted, only the first 2 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
High Risk - Background Investigation (BI) required.
Employee may be relocated to any duty location to meet management needs.
Qualifications
To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through progressively responsible management or executive-level assignments.
Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised). Leadership experiences identified must have been performed in an official supervisory role.
Leadership Experience 1: Minimum two years of experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector, overseeing and coordinating the work of organizational units including assigning work; directing changes to programs and priorities; and evaluating performance against goals; AND
Leadership Experience 2: Minimum one year of experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector, managing employee performance and growth including evaluating employee readiness for successive roles; recognizing accomplishments, providing feedback and development opportunities, and addressing performance/conduct issues; AND
Leadership Experience 3: Minimum one year of experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector, managing an agency-wide program related to preserving a sound banking system and/or protecting insured depositors from unsafe and unsound banking practices, including providing expertise in the interpretation of policies, regulations, or executive orders; AND
Technical Experience 1: Minimum three years of experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector, directing highly complex analytical research on financial activities and proposals and conducting briefings for executive-level decision making regarding regulatory filings, significant emerging risks, and other critical risk management supervision matters; AND
Technical Experience 2: Minimum three years of experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector, leading collaborative efforts in the research, evaluation, and modification of broad risk management procedures; AND
Technical Experience 3: Minimum three years of experience in either the federal or state government or the private sector, advising executive leadership on a broad range of highly technical risk management matters.
Selective Placement Factor: Candidates must be a Commissioned Risk Management in the FDIC or another organization with comparable commissioning criteria used by the FDIC's Division of Risk Management Supervision.
Education
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
Additional information
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If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. During the probationary or trial period, you will be evaluated for fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
your performance and conduct;
the needs and interests of the agency;
whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your probationary or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
If selected, you may be required to serve a supervisory/managerial probationary period.
Additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement to fill identical vacancies that occur subsequent to this announcement.
This position is an Executive Manager, EM-00, which is equivalent to above the CG/GS-15.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FDIC offers comprehensive benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
In addition, under FDIC’s Group Life Insurance Program, basic life insurance coverage for Executive Managers is automatically equal to 3 times their salary (rounded to the next higher thousand) up to a maximum of $800,000. Executives may also choose from two other lower coverage options. The Corporation pays for the cost of the basic coverage unless employees also elect to be covered under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
1. Your resume will be reviewed, to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements outlined in this announcement. Therefore, it is imperative that your resume contains sufficiently detailed information upon which to make the qualification determination.
2. If you are found minimally qualified, a Management Screening Panel (MSP) will review your resume against pre-established benchmarks related to the competencies/Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs), to determine if you possess the competencies/KSAs and key experiences.
3. Top ranked candidates will be invited to participate in one or more structured panel interviews to further assess technical competencies, confirm organizational fit, and commitment to American ideals.
The competencies/KSAs you will be assessed on are listed below.
Change Management
Direction Setting
External Awareness
Managing Risk
Organizational Performance
Ability to serve as a spokesperson for the Corporation before special interest groups, Congress, and the public.
Bank Supervision - Technical knowledge regarding the examination and supervision of banks, including policies, procedures, guidance, laws, and regulations. Maintains an understanding of the banking business, including innovation and nascent risks.
Knowledge of financial institution risk management and safety and soundness banking laws, regulations, policies, and program activities.
Your resume will serve as responses to the competencies/KSAs. Only include experience directly relevant to the position.
Experience must be explicitly stated in the resume as experience not specifically described in the resume cannot be assumed. Resumes that are vague or don't address specific requirements will not receive maximum consideration.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The FDIC offers comprehensive benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors.
In addition, under FDIC’s Group Life Insurance Program, basic life insurance coverage for Executive Managers is automatically equal to 3 times their salary (rounded to the next higher thousand) up to a maximum of $800,000. Executives may also choose from two other lower coverage options. The Corporation pays for the cost of the basic coverage unless employees also elect to be covered under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI).
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
FDIC EMPLOYEES: Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form. The final PDF form is also acceptable. Please note that your form must be printed in landscape orientation for the required signatures to be visible. If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying. Multiple SF-50s may be necessary to determine your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.
To apply for this position, you MUSTprovide a complete application package which includes:
Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional ApplicationInformation” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources Branch, Executive Services Staff
3501 Fairfax Dr.
Room VS-E3012
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Failure to provide all of the required documentation as stated in this vacancy announcement, may result in an ineligible determination or may affect your consideration status. Please review the following to determine your eligibility and which document(s) is required to complete your application:
Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
FDIC EMPLOYEES: Submit a final digitally signed copy of your most recent Annual Performance Appraisal and Evaluation form. The final PDF form is also acceptable. Please note that your form must be printed in landscape orientation for the required signatures to be visible. If you want to be considered non-competitively include a copy of your SF-50. The SF-50 must show the highest grade level or full performance level applicant has attained competitively on a permanent basis, and grade must be equivalent or higher than the grade for which applying. Multiple SF-50s may be necessary to determine your eligibility.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To begin, click the “Apply” button and follow the prompts. If you haven’t already, register and establish a USAJOBS account. After you register online, click the “Apply” button to complete the online assessment questionnaire, and submit all required documents. Please be sure to click “Submit Application” to complete the application process. You must apply online.
To apply for this position, you MUSTprovide a complete application package which includes:
Your two (2) page resume showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
Applicants requesting an exception from the online process must contact the Human Resources Specialist or point of contact listed in this announcement prior to 12:00 noon local time on the closing date.
To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account and click on “Applications” tab. Click on the “Position Title,” and then select “Update Application” or “Additional ApplicationInformation” to continue.
You have until 11:59 p.m. ET (Eastern Time) on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
Please ensure you have completed the application process by verifying the status of your application on-line to reflect: “Received”. Failure to complete the application process will result in an incomplete application and you will not be considered for the position.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Human Resources Branch, Executive Services Staff
3501 Fairfax Dr.
Room VS-E3012
Arlington, Virginia 22226
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week through USAJOBS by signing in and selecting "Application Status." Thank you for your interest in working for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
