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Job Description

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the worlds investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Job Description

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the worlds investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

Were seeking a future team member for the role of VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS to support our Global Government and Regulatory Affairs (GGRA) team to help advance the banks thought leadership program. This role is open to candidates in Washington, DC, New York City, Pittsburgh, 4 days in-office

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and effective analyst, writer and communicator who sits at the intersection of financial services, public policy, and geopolitics. Your experience synthesizing complex topics and translating subject matter expert insights into clear, accessible content for internal and external audiences will be essential. Prior work experience at think tanks, news outlets, and/or consulting firms is highly valued.

In this role, you will work with GGRA, BNYs lines of business, and Marketing and Communications colleagues to support the firms thought leadership program, positioning BNY as a resource with unique insights supporting clients, policymakers, policy influencers and other key stakeholders. You will establish yourself as an effective project manager who can execute across multiple workstreams and serve as a key partner with colleagues across the bank.

In this role, youll make an impact in the following ways:

• Create clear, client-focused content that aligns to BNY business objectives to be used in a variety of settings globally
• Translate complex financial, technology, and industry topics into accessible content for internal and external audiences, leveraging strong analytical and writing skills.
• Conduct in-depth review and analysis of emerging geopolitical, policy and, where relevant, regulatory developments in partnership with SMEs across the firm to ensure accuracy and relevance.
• Support publication of newsletters that tracks global developments in politics and policy relevant to the bank and our clients
• Continuously learning and adapting content strategies based on feedback and evolving client needs.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience required, master's degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of total work experience preferred.
• Prior work experience at think tanks, news outlets, and/or consulting firms is preferred.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Synthesize complex topics and translate expert knowledge into content suitable for internal and external audiences
• Demonstrate attention to detail to ensure accuracy and comprehensiveness
• Work independently with sound judgment and manage competing priorities
• Digest significant amounts of new information quickly to identify what is important to BNY, its clients, and other key stakeholders
• Have a working knowledge of financial markets, geopolitical developments, political, and policy processes, especially related to banking and financial services
• Work collaboratively across different teams and regions
• Develop creative solutions to complex problems
  
  

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This position may be eligible for remote work for up to 2 days per week, pursuant to the Remote Work Pilot Program. The NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) protects and enhances the daily economic lives of New Yorkers to create thriving communities. DCWP licenses nearly 45,000 businesses in more than 40 industries and enforces key consumer protection and workplace laws that apply to countless more. By supporting businesses through equitable enforcement and access to resources, DCWP protects the marketplace from predatory practices and strives to create a culture of compliance. DCWP empowers consumers and working families by providing the tools and resources they need to achieve financial health and work-life balance. DCWP also conducts research and advocates for public policy that furthers its work to support New York City's communities. Within DCWP, the Office of Financial Empowerment (OFE) focuses on initiatives that support New Yorkers and communities with low incomes in building wealth and improving their financial health. OFE is the first local government initiative in the country with the mission to educate, empower, and protect New Yorkers and neighborhoods with low incomes so they can build assets and make the most of their financial resources. OFE uses data and research, policy, partnerships, and convenings to advance its mission. Using this model, OFE is able to develop, offer, and advocate for innovative programs and products for all New Yorkers. The Research team analyzes multiple data sources for reporting and evaluation to help OFE fulfill its mission of improving the financial health of New Yorkers, reach its program goals and demonstrate the impact and effectiveness of its work; identifies patterns and insights that help identify systemic barriers across New York City to financial health; and creates publicly-available research reports and other materials. The Policy team monitors regulatory changes that would impact the delivery of financial empowerment services; develops policy priorities from OFE's on-the-ground work; and with national stakeholders, supports the development of materials that further DCWP's policy agenda. OFE is seeking an entrepreneurial, driven, innovative and highly-organized Assistant Director of Policy & Research to join OFE's Policy & Research team and provide day-to-day management of the team. The Assistant Director will lead the division's policy and research analysis and implementation of strategic initiatives for OFE, and should have strong project management, relationship management, and written and oral communication skills. The Assistant Director of Policy & Research will lead a research team in coordinating OFE's data assets and working with OFE's programs leadership to identify improvements to data collection and reporting. The Assistant Director of Policy & Research will support the policy team in drafting and moving forward DCWP's legislative agenda. The Assistant Director of Policy & Research will also focus on growing OFE's capacity to monitor and analyze the progress of the agency's student loan research and associated initiatives. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead efforts to develop an annual research plan and policy agenda that reflect the priorities and mission of OFE and DCWP;
• Collaborate with OFE's programs team, to understand and prioritize research projects and inform policy items that support the agency's legislative agenda and areas of emerging systemic financial stress to monitor;
• Support OFE as it rolls out new initiatives that increase the financial health of all New Yorkers, including youth financial empowerment and student loan supports;
• Supervise staff assigned to policy & research team and provide professional development, training and assistance, as needed;
• Research new financial product ideas, technologies and research; identify linkages to OFE's programs and services and provide market and consumer insights to inform OFE's work;
• Develop and lead OFE's annual calendar of reports for timely and accurate results of its Free Tax Prep program services and financial counseling programs to comply with any mandatory reporting obligations, contractual agreements, and program evaluation and analysis;
• Oversight of OFE's current data collection processes and coordinate with DCWP's divisions and within OFE to support the buildout of new ones as projects emerge;
• In partnership with the financial empowerment programs teams, provide timely updates to OFE Executive Leadership and other stakeholders on the status of programs, progress toward deliverables, unanticipated challenges and strategies for addressing those challenges;
• Draft an annual written publication schedule and oversee the work of the Policy and Research teams to draft various written products, including but not limited to research briefs, survey results, policy briefs or memos, position papers, and public comment submissions;
• Support the Director of Policy & Research in participating in working groups and coalitions that OFE is a member of which or co-leads, including coordinating stakeholders;
• Collaborate with other OFE team members to identify linkages across OFE's programs and initiatives, and support cross collaboration amongst programs;
• Understand the landscape of policy and advocacy organizations focused on improving financial health in New York City, as well as safe and affordable banking products and services, and build and maintain relationships with organizations providing those services;
• Draft, proofread and/or edit a range of materials, including but not limited to grant proposals, publications, reports, program documents, policy memos, presentations, and press releases;
• Build and manage relationships with City agencies, community-based organizations, funders, grantees, and other external stakeholders and act as a liaison internally with other DCWP divisions;
• Implement and manage special projects as needed to reduce systemic inequality and build individual and community wealth and assets; and
• Represent OFE at outreach events as appropriate and help to plan, organize and execute various events including meetings, conferences and convenings.

Florida International University is classified by Carnegie as a R1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity and recognized as a Carnegie engaged university. It is a public research university with colleges and schools that offers 196 bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in fields such as engineering, computer science, international relations, architecture, law and medicine. As one of South Florida's anchor institutions, FIU contributes almost $9 billion each year to the local economy. FIU is Worlds Ahead in finding solutions to the most challenging problems of our time. FIU emphasizes research as a major component of its mission. FIU has awarded more than 220,000 degrees and enrolls more than 54,000 students in two campuses and three centers including FIU Downtown on Brickell, , and the Miami Beach Urban Studios. FIU's Medina Aquarius Program houses the Aquarius Reef Base, a unique underwater research facility in the Florida Keys. FIU also supports artistic and cultural engagement through its three museums: Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum , the Wolfsonian-FIU , and the Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU . FIU is a member of Conference USA and more than 400 student-athletes participating in 18 sports. For more information about FIU, visit .

The department has an opportunity for a student to assist staff with day-to-day operations and provide general information. Duties may include errands, filing, answering and routing phone calls, and providing assistance to students, staff and faculty.

Federal Work Study

• Ability to communicate effectively
• Possess a high sense of responsibility and customer service skills
• Knowledge of PC operations and software
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.

Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Upon graduating, FWS employment must end.

Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of the department.

$13.00/Hour

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As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications ".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

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Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at or email

NOTE:  The start date for this position will begin in the Summer of 2025!

The job description below reflects the higher level of a dual grade job posting.  Candidates who possess a slightly lower level of experience, education, or qualifications may also be considered.

The salary grade for this position is 8/10.

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

Job Description

Our department prides itself on its collegial atmosphere. RAs help one another develop their statistical, data, and programming skills. Our economists collaborate on research with academic and central bank colleagues from around the world; as a result, so do our research assistants.

The assignments in the Economic Research Department offer our RAs a number of ways to increase their knowledge of economics and their analytical skills. Moreover, RAs have access to a number of training and education opportunities, including courses in computer software and programming languages, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in economics, statistics, and mathematics.

Working as a RA at the Philadelphia Fed is a rewarding experience, whichever career path you ultimately choose to pursue. Our RAs have gone on to top graduate schools in economics, public policy and law; some have found opportunities in other departments in the Bank; and others have moved into higher positions within the Economic Research Department.

The Bank’s RA program is structured as a two-year program, with most RAs continuing on to graduate programs or other careers in economics or related fields after two years with the Bank. Employment is at-will.

To Apply: Please attach your cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcript to the Attachments tab. We may ask for 2 letters of recommendation, but, please do not have them sent until requested by the hiring team.

Requirements:

Undergraduate or graduate degree in economics, mathematics, or statistics

Coursework in econometrics or advanced statistics, preferred

Programming experience, preferably in SAS, STATA, R, Python and/or Matlab

Responsibilities include:

Assisting economists with statistical and econometric analysis for long-term, academically oriented research projects

Assisting economists with reports and presentations on current economic and financial conditions for pre-FOMC briefings

Producing various Bank publications for public consumption

On a day-to-day basis, RAs are expected to:

Identify and collect data or other information from academic journals, market sources, and government reports

Write computer programs using statistical software such as SAS, Stata, R, Python and Matlab

Review, organize, and analyze economic and financial data

Write or help prepare reports and presentations in the form of graphs or tables

Other:

Our benefit plans are designed to be the best fit for you at every stage of your career!

• 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

• Monthly $100 Commuter Allowance

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

• Flexible Work Schedule available in most departments

• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Parental Leave

• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, Peloton bikes and locker room / shower facilities

• Onsite Cafeteria & Coffee Shop

• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia takes your information privacy seriously. Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia staff will only email you from the “@phil.frb.org” domain or through the Workday system “ ”.  If you are initially contacted by phone, feel free to request that the caller provide you with their email address to validate their identity.  If you have any questions about the validity of someone who contacts you regarding this position, please email the Talent Acquisition team at  

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

All Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules, which generally prohibit employees, their spouses/domestic partners, and minor children from owning securities, such as stock, of banks or savings associations or their affiliates, such as bank holding companies and savings and loan holding companies. If you or your spouse/domestic partner or minor child own such securities, and would not be willing or able to divest them if you accepted an offer of Bank employment, you should raise this issue with the Recruiter for this posting, who can provide you contact information for our ethics officer if necessary. You should review the Bank's Employee Code of Conduct to ensure compliance with conflict of interest rules and personal investment restrictions.

Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Candidates for positions deemed as "safety sensitive" will also be screened for the presence of marijuana. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.

All employees 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.

This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to “Protected Individuals” as defined in the U.S. federal immigration law. Protected Individuals include, but are not limited to, U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied for naturalization within the requisite timeframe. Candida tes who are permanent residents must sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen when eligible to do so and pursue a path to citizenship. Candidates who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents may be eligible for the information access required for this position if they sign a declaration of intent to become a permanent resident and a U.S. citizen and meet other eligibility requirements. In addition, all candidates must undergo an applicable background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities 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.

This is not a 100% remote opportunity. You will be available to work on-site in at least a hybrid capacity.

Learn more about the Philly Fed and its culture. Learn more about working for the Philly Fed.

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