Vice President, Financial Institutions

Summary This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Small Business & Financial Services (OSBFS). As the Vice President, you will serve as a senior leader, managing direct loans and loan guarantees to a wide range of financial intermediaries that lend to micro, small and medium businesses across an array of sectors in emerging markets. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply) Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Selection may require completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless met during prior Federal service Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) This position may require foreign travel to developing countries Qualifications Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the SL-00 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Candidates must have at least one year of specialized experience related to this position. This experience must be at or above the GS-15 grade level or equivalent. Your resume must reflect experience: 1. Experience providing effective senior leadership in organization that involves progressively responsible supervision to subordinates including investment professionals (i.e demonstrating management of people and resources, strategy, and prioritization); AND 2. Experience leading the provision of debt, guarantees or other financial products (e.g. securitizations) to financial institutions operating in emerging markets. AND MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must address the following mandatory qualifications separate from their resumes. Statements must provide specific examples that address relevant experience, accomplishments and evidence that you possess demonstrated superior technical qualifications. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each mandatory technical qualification requirement. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (MTQs): Maximum of two pages per MTQ. 1. Demonstrated ability providing effective leadership and supervision to subordinates at a senior level within an organization. 2. Demonstrated experience providing strategic leadership and direction in planning, implementing, and evaluating short- and long-range initiatives to support strategic business plans and cross-functional business solutions. 3. Demonstrated experience originating, evaluating, and negotiating complex transactions, including within/with large financial institutions. 4. Demonstrated experience building networks and partnerships with a range of financial institutions, varying type, size and domicile (e.g., local banks, international financial institutions, etc.) across emerging markets that result in tangible investment opportunities. 5. Demonstrated experience identifying and pursuing innovative approaches to enhance financial services and access to finance in emerging markets. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 25-OSBFS-ST-12620969-AQ using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur. Education Education is not substitutable for experience/mandatory technical qualifications identified above. Additional information If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility showing type of discharge/character of service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit documentation from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing type of discharge/character of service and your disability percentage. You may also submit an SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the documents listed in this form to support the claim for veteran preference. For more information on veterans' preference visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/). Telework Suitability: The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act. Stipulations of Employment: Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period. Work Schedule: This position allows for a flexible work schedule. Miscellaneous: DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position. Employees in SL positions are entitled to accrue annual leave at the rate of 8 hours per biweekly pay period regardless of the length of their Federal service, and can accumulate a total of up to 90 days (720 hours) of annual leave. All Federal employees including SL members earn 13 days of sick leave each year. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.