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| Jill |
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Bank Supervision |
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Why the Fed? |
| Simply put, three words—work, life, balance. In addition to that (very important) perk, it is the amount of knowledge I knew I’d acquire working here. This is the best opportunity to learn what is important to the proper operations of banks, including risk management and community responsibility. The work at the Fed is important and it contributes to our day-to-day well-being and security. |
My Responsibilities |
| I am fortunate to be in a rotational program. The first assignments are 1-3 months in length. After completing several of those types of projects, we begin our “sequentials,” which are 9–12 months assignments for the next 1-3 years. The sequential is based on our career goals and interests, and balanced with business needs. I am currently working with our Foreign Banking Organization Unit assessing the viability and risks of foreign banks which have operations in the United States. I am hoping that my next assignment will be in the Risk function. My goal is to specialize in an area of banking. |
Challenges and Rewards of My Job |
| The rewards of this job are all the fantastic, intelligent people with whom I work. Everyone here seems to support everyone’s success. The challenges of the job are balancing the necessary day-to-day work with studying for the Bank Commissioning exam—which takes 3-5 years to complete. Passing the exam is one of my goals while I am at the bank, so that I can become a credentialed Bank Examiner. In addition, an alternate challenge is balancing all of the learning opportunities that the Fed offers with my work. There are so many opportunities to attend Munch and Learns, Town Halls, Knowledge Sharing Sessions, and other training/awareness events. It is amazing how much people at the Fed are willing to share their knowledge. |
How Is the Fed Unique? |
| With all the intelligence that exists here, and the “influence” that the Fed has over monetary policy in the United States, there seems to be absolutely no arrogance here. Everyone is approachable, and everyone seems to want everyone else to be successful in their careers. It’s a very nurturing environment that persists without taking away our individualities. |
