Job Information
Federal Reserve System Compliance Specialist in Boston, Massachusetts
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
As an employee of the Boston Fed, you will work to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation. You will contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts. The Boston Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks and we serve all or parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Our mission is accomplished through our Bank's values: diversity, equity and inclusion, innovation, integrity, and leadership.
This job is essential to Bank operations and will be an onsite role.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for assisting in the assessment of the effectiveness and efficiency of the Cash operation and safeguarding of assets.
Principal Accountabilities
Participate in all Cash management audit review activities, external audits and COSO testing under generalsupervision,includingperformingvarioustests,liveobservationsandvideoreviewofallvaluables handling areas, conducting financial audits, and reviewing financial reporting. Ensure compliance with TCOM, CCPS, and procedures for the Cash Services Department and offsite locations by reviewing, verifying and analyzing transactions, records, and reports, trend analysis of differences and investigate unusual trends and outlier data or other unusual internal or external events. Organize and maintain other compliance relateddocumentation.
Analyze internal and custody controls. Evaluate risks and determine the effectiveness of controls regarding the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information, and compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Identify and assess impact of audit exceptions or findings, then make appropriate recommendations for remediation. Present clear, concise, and convincing explanations of the issues with management. Prepare high quality and comprehensive written reports on observations. Appraise the adequacy of corrective actions taken to address audit exceptions or findings.
Maintain expertknowledgeandmonitortrendsinareasofauditing,compliance, risk management andsecuritybykeepingabreast ofTreasuryandFederalReserveandotherregulations,andSystemandBankinitiativesimpactingCash. Recommend changes to procedures and compliance requirements, formulate flowcharts of processes, and ensure department procedures are updated. Develop new or revise existing compliance review programs to keep up with changes in national guidance.
Research and analyze differences in incoming deposits associated with processed currency. Perform research on customer claims and disputes. Serve as the pointofcontactwithall1stDistrictfinancialinstitutionsandarmoredcarriersforresolvingdifferencesand qualityissues.
Review, verify, and analyze transactions, records, reports, and procedures for accuracy and effectiveness. Perform a detailed review to confirm all accounts, including general ledger balances. Conduct reconciliation of balances as appropriate. Reviewvideosurveillancesystemreportsandensureappropriatecamera views.
Assist other audit entities with complete and timely requests forinformation.
Collaborate effectively with operational units, and actively contribute to compliance review meetings with management.
Assist with training, job shadowing and cross-training as assigned.
Assist in the maintenance and review of the video surveillancesystem.
Prepare clear and concise reports that document tests results and observations.
Participate in Department, Bank and System projects as assigned.
Other Accountabilities
Perform other duties as assigned, including, but not limited to, strict adherence to custody control guidelines.
Supervision
This position is not required to directly supervise others.
Knowledge and Experience
Knowledge and experience normally acquired through, or equivalent to, a Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in a business related field and a minimum of 1 year of auditing or operational experience.
Audit skills, ability to influence andpersuade.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral andwritten.
Analytical,problemsolving, critical thinking, organizational,timemanagementandstrongcommandoftheMicrosoftOffice Suite.
DemonstratedabilitytogainexpertknowledgeoftheCashoperationproceduresandtechnology,custody control standards and Treasuryregulations.
Demonstrate professional presence andinitiative.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively, in addition to managing multiple and conflictingpriorities.
Flexible, innovative and open to change while being able to work in a controlledenvironment.
Ability to walk, stand, bend for periods of time
A driver's license is required for limited travel to offsite facilities in NewEngland.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability, or military service.
All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks believe that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success as an organization, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
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OUR BANK has one of the most recognizable brands around the world. The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States—one of the world's most influential, trusted and prestigious financial organizations. The Federal Reserve is charged with the important mission of promoting a strong economy and a stable financial system and fulfills this responsibility by formulating national monetary policy, supervising and regulating banks and bank holding companies, and providing financial services for banks and the U.S. government.
OUR PEOPLE are diverse in background and ideas, which allows for ongoing creativity and innovation. Ultimately, they are the ones who push our high-performance, exchange-driven culture forward.
Why Our People Choose Us:
Our reputation precedes us
There will always be room for personal growth
Our people are first
You’ll find the right balance
Your responsibilities will be meaningful
We hope that you will be our future colleague.
