Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the primary contributor and may lead projects and teams and often represent the Section or Division on projects and task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Some travel may be required. FR-26 Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under regular guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the primary contributor and may lead projects and teams and often represent the Section or Division on projects and task forces. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. FR-27 Senior Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work under limited guidance to design and conduct in-depth analyses on quantitative and qualitative data. Serve as the project or team leader for Section, Division, Board, or system initiatives. May also serve as Board liaison or representative in consulting/collaborating with domestic agencies, international authorities, and/or standard-setting bodies. Prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders. Act as recognized domain experts within the Division. FR-28 Lead Financial Institution and Policy Analysts work with a high degree of independence to design, lead, and perform complex quantitative and/or qualitative analyses in support of Board mission, Division goals, and Section objectives. Serve as Board liaisons or representatives in consulting/collaborating with domestic agencies, international authorities, and/or standard-setting bodies. Provide guidance and mentorship to new or junior staff, and act as subject matter experts to contribute to and advise on analyses and discussions across the Board of Governors. Lead Financial Institution and Policy Analysts prepare and deliver communications including presentations and recommendations to others in the Section/Division and/or to external stakeholders and act as a recognized domain expert for the Board. The Digital Innovations Policy team examines emerging issues at the nexus of technology and payments, clearing, and settlement - most notably related to digital assets. These issues include the changing nature of money and payments platforms in an increasingly digital environment; the potential benefits and risks associated with digital assets such as stablecoins and other digital currencies; the potential effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on payments; and the supervisory and regulatory framework for emerging payments platforms, activities, and institutions. The analyst will lead or contribute to a broad range of digital asset-related initiatives. This could include analysis of standards for interoperability between payment stablecoin issuers and the digital asset ecosystem and analysis of the stablecoin market. The analyst will also contribute to quantitative and qualitative policy research and analysis on digital assets, distributed ledger technology, AI, and other topics at the intersection of technology and payments, which includes drafting policy communications and participating in engagement with private and public sector stakeholders. This position is located in Washington, D.C. and will require on-site presence. Some travel may be required.