Mergers & Acquisitions Analyst

CompanyFederal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

The Mergers & Acquisitions unit of the Supervision, Credit, and Learning Division is looking for an Analyst to conduct base-level casework and provide administrative business support for the unit. As an Analyst, you will develop a foundational understanding of the various types of applications filed with the Federal Reserve System. You will learn to demonstrate expertise with FedEZFile, a cloud-based platform which facilitates the Federal Reserve’s application filing process. You will report to a Senior Manager and interact with Federal Reserve System and District personnel, bank officials, partners, and their authorized third-party representatives.
The Mergers & Acquisitions unit processes applications and notices submitted by organizations supervised by the Federal Reserve System, including bank holding companies, savings and loan holding companies, state member banks, foreign banking organizations, as well as other entities and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and timely support to the M&A analysts and ensure all FedEZFile entries and related tasks are completed with minimal errors.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of financial analysis and develop base-level knowledge of banking laws and regulations, Board policies and guidance, and Federal Reserve System procedures.
• Work with numerous data sources to prepare written correspondence, analysis summaries and reports documenting analyses and recommendations.
• Develop a foundational understanding of the Competitive Analysis and Structure Source Instrument for Depository Institutions (CASSIDI) application to support the unit’s work on competition.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of the unit’s work to ensure all correspondence files reflect the entire record of an application or notice.
• Support the modernization of the unit’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate strong time management and prioritization skills to meet stringent deadlines associated with applications and notices.
• Analyze application data, successfully identify filing types, and document conclusions.
• Build working relationships with management, staff at the Board of Governors, banking institutions and other regulatory agencies as well as within the Division.
• Prepare written correspondence (letters and emails) to applicants, their third-party representatives, and other regulatory agencies during the processing and analysis of applications and notices received.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or commensurate experience
• 1+ years of experience
• Basic knowledge of financial statements and financial analysis
• Work onsite 3 days per week
• Travel (5%)

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities to challenge you and propel your growth—along with multiple benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: 68,000 - 78,000

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package all brought together in a flexible work environment where you can find balance:

• Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
• 401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
• Employer-funded Pension Plan
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time & Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
• Parental Leave
• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities
• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop
• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we believe the Federal Reserve most effectively serves the American public by building a more diverse and inclusive economy. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion, at all levels of the organization, has been one of our core values for many years and remains strong as we continue enhancing our efforts. Learn more about Bank’s culture.

The Federal Reserve Bank of St Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of “protected individual” under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a U.S. citizen when eligible.

All employees who require access to CSI and/or FOMC information are subject to periodic background investigations and must comply with all applicable information handling policies.

Full Time / Part TimeFull time

Regular / TemporaryRegular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)Yes

Job CategoryAccounting/Finance, Analytical

Work ShiftFirst (United States of America)

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