Mergers and Acquisitions Regulatory Analyst

St. Louis, MO

Little Rock, AR

Memphis, TN

Louisville, KY

Full time

R-0000033062

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

Mergers & Acquisitions Financial Analyst

The St. Louis Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks serving all or parts of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Arkansas. The St. Louis Fed’s responsibilities include promoting stable prices, economic growth and a sound financial system, providing payment services to financial institutions, supporting the U.S. Treasury's financial operations, and advancing economic education, community development and fair access to credit.

Overview

The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis supervises state member banks, along with bank and savings and loan holding companies, located within the Eighth Federal Reserve District. Situated within the Supervision, Credit, and Learning Division, the Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Unit processes state member bank and holding company regulatory filings and notifications for mergers, acquisitions, changes in bank control, and de novo branches.

The M&A Unit is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our specialized team. Reporting directly to the unit manager, the successful candidate will work collaboratively with fellow financial analysts to support the Eighth District’s regulatory application review process.

As an M&A Financial Analyst, you will independently manage a caseload of application and notice filings from initial intake and acceptance through comprehensive review, analysis, and final disposition. In this capacity, you will evaluate filing proposals against relevant statutory factors and analytical considerations, including assessing the financial and managerial condition of applicant and target entities, analyzing their prospects, and identifying potential concerns for timely escalation to unit management. You will prepare comprehensive documentation that includes thorough summaries of filing proposals, detailed analysis against statutory factors and regulatory considerations, and supported recommendations for action by the Reserve Bank under delegated authority or referral to Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ staff.

You will also serve as a subject matter expert on assigned filings, presenting case summaries and status updates in weekly team and ad hoc meetings. The position requires frequent collaboration with stakeholders, including internal teams such as safety and soundness, consumer affairs, and legal staff, as well as external parties including other bank regulatory agencies, applicants and their representatives, and Federal Reserve Board of Governors’ staff. Additionally, you will have opportunities to participate in special projects and Federal Reserve System M&A workgroups, contributing to broader System M&A initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary analyst assigned to manage multiple filings

• Demonstrate sound understanding of filing proposals

• Demonstrate strong time management and prioritization skills to adhere to strict deadlines driven by regulation or System policy

• Prepare high-quality written correspondence and analysis summaries, which document analyses and recommendations

• Maintain knowledge of banking laws and regulations and Board policies and guidance

• Demonstratestrongfinancial analysis techniques

• Conduct presentations with internal stakeholders and Federal Reserve Board of Governors’staff,demonstratinga thorough understanding of filing proposals

• Maintaineffectiverelationships with key stakeholders within the District, throughout the System, and with externalconstituents

• Special projects as assigned

Qualifications/Desired Skills

• Bachelor'sdegreeineconomics,finance,accounting,business administrationorsimilarfieldsof study orcommensurateexperience

• 7years'relatedexperience(e.g.,financialanalyst, bankexamineror similar positions)

• Specializedknowledgeofactivities closely associated withM&Awork(e.g., banking, banking regulations, accountingguidance,law,or related areas)

• Attention to detail

• Ability tosynthesizeinformation

• Candidateswithlessexperiencemaybeconsideredatalowerjobgradeorsalary

• Travel(5%)

• US Citizen or lawful permanent resident intending to become a citizen who meets certain other requirements

Total Rewards

Bring your passion and expertise, and we'll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

Salary: $103,800-$135,000

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 and Holidays

• Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts

• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)

• Parental Leave

• Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center (St. Louis location)

• Onsite Cafeteria and Coffee Shop (St. Louis location)

• Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…

At the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, we are committed to a strong and resilient economy for all. We prioritize inclusion and strive to be a workplace where all employees can thrive. Learn more about the Bank's culture (https://www.stlouisfed.org/careers) .

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 Time

Full time

Regular / Temporary

Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

Yes

Job Category

Accounting/Finance Family Group

Work Shift

First (United States of America)

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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.

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