Senior Analyst, Policy Development

CSBS Corporate, 1300 I Street NW, Washington, District Of Columbia, United States of America Job Description Job Summary The Senior Analyst, Policy Development will provide high‑level analytical and operational support for the public policy development, supervision, and/or enforcement processes within the CSBS policy and supervision department. The Senior Analyst will perform research and analysis in support of state regulators’ public policy priorities related to banks, mortgage companies, money transmitters and other financial services providers. The position will also assist in researching, analyzing and assessing federal regulatory and legislative proposals to determine the impact on these state regulated institutions, as well as state regulatory agencies. Essential Functions Research and analyze regulatory, legislative, and supervisory topics, proposals and studies, as well as financial services industry trends, that may impact the state regulatory and supervisory landscape. Draft a range of policy‑related material including issue briefs, summaries, white papers, testimony and comment letters to support state regulators’ policy development process. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to research and develop policy positions on a wide range of legislative, regulatory and supervisory issues. Lead in developing and executing projects, meetings and conferences with state regulators, federal regulatory agencies, industry representatives, consumer advocates and academics. Serve as a facilitator and primary staff support for committees, working groups, and/or taskforces of the Policy and Supervision Business Unit. Support state supervision and enforcement efforts, including integrating new and revised regulations or standards into supervisory and/or enforcement processes. Present on the public policy positions of the organization at various events for commissioners, bankers, and examiners. Additional Responsibilities Leverage economic and financial analyses to support the public policy development process. Lead a number of special projects. Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience A bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, accounting, public policy or another business or government related field. A master’s degree in law, public policy, business, finance, or accounting, a plus, but not required. 4‑8 years of experience in a financial services regulatory agency (federal or state), trade association or financial institution in interpreting, analyzing and assessing federal/state bank procedures, regulations and statutes, a plus but not required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Legal and regulatory knowledge – Demonstrates knowledge of the legal and regulatory landscape underlying the dual banking system, including knowledge of relevant federal banking laws, regulations, and legal precedent. Possesses the ability to discern and gauge the impact of new and revised regulations and laws, including the jurisdictional impact for state regulators and the business impact on state‑regulated institutions. Has taken or possesses the ability to lead on analysis/comment letter response to specific policy initiatives under the direction of a lead staff member. Banking supervision and financial analysis – Familiar with bank examination principles, practices, and financial reports, including the ability to analyze bank call reports and other regulatory data. Data analytics and macroeconomic principles – Learns and leverages key data sets to aid the policy research and analysis process. Organization and planning – Able to balance organizational needs with different timeframes; meet deadlines and keep processes moving at the appropriate pace; manage and prioritize multiple projects accurately and timely. Written communication – Able to write clearly and effectively present ideas, document activities and communicate information in a succinct and organized manner. Intellectual curiosity and responsiveness – Able to come up to speed quickly and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies and members of the business community on policy issues. Meeting management/group facilitation – Able to facilitate meetings and build consensus among various parties. Results orientation – Able to work at a fast pace and meet critical deadlines. Requirements Due to the nature of CSBS’s business in support of state financial services supervision, all CSBS employees have the potential of interacting with confidential information related to the supervision of financial services companies (“Confidential Supervisory Information”). As a result, in addition to general business conflicts of interest, all CSBS employees are expected to disclose conflicts of interest in financial services companies on at least an annual basis and to proactively avoid such conflicts. Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CSBS information and information systems in accordance with CSBS policies and procedures. Working Conditions General office. Travel required approximately 10% of the time. Compensation At CSBS, salary offers are determined within the established range based on a candidate's experience, education, and the market demand for the role. Where appropriate, we also carefully benchmark against similar internal positions to ensure equity and consistency. In addition to competitive salaries, CSBS offers a comprehensive benefits package, a flexible hybrid work environment, and an inclusive culture. Learn more about our benefits, culture, and work environment by visiting CSBS Careers. Sponsorship Please note that CSBS is not able to provide employment sponsorship for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr Conference of State Bank Supervisors