Chief of Staff to FVP

Federal Reserve System • Philadelphia, PA

7d

About The Position

The Chief of Staff to the First Vice President (FVP) is a strategic partner and advisor who supports the FVP in Bank and Federal Reserve System roles. The position facilitates information flow between the FVP and senior leadership, promotes timely and effective communication and decision-making, translates the FVP’s vision into actionable plans, manages executive office responsibilities, and directs an executive assistant. The Chief of Staff also supports key System committees and projects, advises the FVP on leadership decisions, and monitors initiatives to keep the FVP informed of relevant developments. The role requires executive acumen, organizational skills, and experience with people and project management in a complex governance structure.

In the Executive Office, the Chief of Staff helps execute Bank and System efforts aligned with the FVP’s objectives and Bank initiatives, identifies dependencies, collaborates with stakeholders, supports priorities and decision-making, directs information flow, and conducts analytical, advisory, and reporting activities.

For System leadership, the Chief of Staff serves in key roles supporting System groups, including the Conference of First Vice Presidents and Administrative Committee. Duties may include preparing and maintaining records and action items, developing agendas, serving as a central contact for committee members, and supporting committee objectives. The role also provides advice and counsel to the FVP in connection with leadership roles on System committees.

For project leadership, the Chief of Staff monitors Bank and System-wide initiatives led by others, briefs the FVP on open issues and developments, and may lead initiatives as needed. The position requires adherence to sound safety practices and the ability to travel within and outside the Third District, including some overnight travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 8 years of progressive work experience.
• People management and project management experience.
• Familiarity with Bank policies and/or experience operating in a complex governance structure.
• Executive-level business acumen, decision-making, and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and analytical skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including experience preparing reports, presentations, briefings, and executive-level recommendations.
• Superior initiative and ability to work independently under significant time pressure.
• Strong business judgment, flexibility, and integrity.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to rapidly evolving needs and competing priorities.
• Ability to learn new issues quickly, draw effectively on experts’ knowledge, and brief others on key issues and concerns.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate, lead, and/or contribute to working groups of Bank and System senior leaders.
• Ability to build individual and team capabilities and hold people accountable for performance and development.
• Ability to travel within and outside the Third District, including some overnight travel.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate execution of Bank and System efforts aligned with the FVP’s objectives and Bank initiatives.
• Identify dependencies and collaborate with key stakeholders to advance initiatives.
• Translate the FVP’s vision into actionable plans and initiatives.
• Assist in managing the FVP’s priorities and support key decision-making processes.
• Facilitate timely and appropriate information flow between the FVP and key stakeholders.
• Manage and direct an executive assistant.
• Conduct analytical, advisory, and reporting activities for the Office of the First Vice President.
• Serve in key roles supporting System groups, including the Conference of First Vice Presidents and Administrative Committee.
• Prepare and maintain committee records and action items, develop agendas, serve as a central contact for committee members, and support committee objectives as needed.
• Advise the FVP in connection with leadership roles on System committees.
• Monitor Bank and System-wide initiatives and brief the FVP on open issues and relevant developments.
• Lead Bank and/or System initiatives as needed.
• Fulfill duties in conformance with sound safety practices.
• Travel within and outside the Third District, including some overnight travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive