Chief of Staff to FVP

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Chief of Staff to the First Vice President (FVP) is a strategic partner and advisor, supporting the FVP in Bank and Federal Reserve System roles. The position facilitates information flow between the FVP and senior leadership to support timely communication and decision-making. It translates the FVP’s vision into actionable plans, manages executive office responsibilities, oversees an executive assistant, and supports key System committees and related projects. The Chief of Staff provides counsel for leadership decisions and monitors initiatives to keep the FVP informed of relevant developments. In the Executive Office, the Chief of Staff aligns work with the FVP’s objectives and Bank initiatives, identifies dependencies, collaborates with stakeholders, manages the FVP’s priorities, and conducts analytical, advisory, and reporting activities. For System leadership, the role supports groups such as the Conference of First Vice Presidents and Administrative Committee, including committee records, actions, agendas, communications, and objectives. The role also monitors Bank and System-wide initiatives and may lead initiatives as needed. The position has one direct subordinate, an Executive Assistant, and no indirect subordinates. The role requires travel within and outside the Third District, including some overnight travel, and must be performed in conformance with sound safety practices.

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 written reports, presentations, briefings, and executive-level recommendations.
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, identify and draw effectively upon experts’ knowledge, and brief others on key issues and concerns.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to coordinate, lead, and/or contribute to working groups composed 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 Federal Reserve System efforts in alignment 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, supporting decision-making, and sharing information with relevant parties.
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.
Support System groups, including the Conference of First Vice Presidents and Administrative Committee, by preparing and maintaining records and actions, developing agendas, serving as a central point of contact, and supporting committee objectives.
Provide advice and counsel to the FVP in connection with leadership roles in System committees.
Monitor Bank and System-wide initiatives led by others and brief the FVP on open issues and relevant developments.
Lead Bank and/or System initiatives as needed.
Fulfill job duties and responsibilities in conformance with sound safety practices.