Business Operations Analyst

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New YorkWhen you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

Our Unique Work:

The Markets Group is looking for a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and energetic Business Operations Analyst to join the Markets Business Services team providing support to the Markets Leadership Team in Richmond, Virginia. This position will be responsible for coordinating, integrating, and administering a range of diverse support functions. This position offers the opportunity to support the organization through relevant business operations, business processes, administrative, and analytical focused assignments.

How You’ll Make an Impact as a Business Operations Analyst:

Administrative Support & Coordination

• Provide high-level support to the Markets Group leadership, teams, and departments

• Manage and coordinate complex schedules for multiple executives, resolving conflicts and prioritize meetings with internal and external stakeholders

• Maintain function/team calendars and shared mailboxes with precision

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements using online tools and travel consultants

• Provide backup coverage for the Business Services Support staff, including potential support to the Executive Assistant (EA) of the Markets Group Head

Business Operations & Process Management

• Monitor and maintain staffing activities and workforce planning initiatives

• Prepare, monitor, and track travel budgets and current-year travel expenditures

• Maintain SharePoint Travel Page and other digital workplace resources

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to the development of efficient workflows

• Respond to inquiries regarding operations and processes within your coverage area

• Oversee office space planning and equipment management

Event Planning & Stakeholder Engagement

• Plan and coordinate team events, meetings, and activities; manage all logistics to ensure successful execution

• Facilitate meetings in virtual, onsite, and hybrid environments

• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders

• Collaborate effectively with team members across the organization

Office Management

• Perform centralized administrative duties including mail distribution, pantry maintenance, and supply management

• Maintain inventory and place orders for office supplies and other materials

• Manage SharePoint sites and digital workplace tools for the team

The Unique Skill Sets We’re Looking For:

• P rofessional administrative assistant and business operations experience

• Self-starter with exceptional attention to detail and follow-up skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and coordinate multiple calendars simultaneously

• Strong calendar management experience , including scheduling high volumes of internal and external meetings

• Strategic thinking skills with ability to prioritize assignments, requests, tasks, and projects effectively

• Excellent customer service orientation with ability to take initiative and proactively accomplish requests

• Independent worker who can also collaborate effectively as part of a team with minimal supervision

• Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment in resolving day-to-day administrative matters

• Professional communication skills to engage appropriately with all levels of management, including senior executives and external visitors

• Discretion and judgment in handling sensitive data and confidential information

• Technical proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams)

• Experience with enterprise applications such as Workday, AI tools and SharePoint

• Travel 5% of the time to the NY office

Other Things to Know:

Salary Range: $80000- $92000 / year

We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.

How We’ll Support You:

Our programs and benefits are designed to support you through all your life stages:

• Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities

• Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more

• Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center

• Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Our Culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors — By working with us, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success and set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career. Learn more.

Apply now if you’re ready to join us in strengthening the U.S. economy together. Want to consider our other opportunities? Click here to see all our open roles.

The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.

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This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.

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 lawful permanent resident and thereafter a U.S. citizen when eligible.

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