This position is located in the Division of Complex Institution Supervision and Resolution (CISR) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in Washington, D.C. The mission of the Division of Complex Institution Supervision and Resolution (CISR) is to protect and maintain stability in the U.S. financial system by avoiding, and if necessary, managing the failure of large complex financial institutions (LCFIs). Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $305,000.
Advises the Deputy Director in setting priorities and developing FDIC positions encompassing a wide range of substantive domestic and international resolution policy issues related to the implementation of the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA) related to or affecting the FDIC and its resolution planning for large, complex financial institutions (LCFIs) and financial market utilities (FMUs).
Identify obstacles to orderly resolution planning for LCFIs and develop policy alternatives for senior management and the FDIC Board of Directors to consider. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with directors and staff of other Divisions and Offices within the FDIC; officials of other domestic and international supervisory and regulatory agencies including the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Reserve, and U.S.
Treasury Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and Commodity Futures Trading Commission; representatives of financial institutions; and other key private sector entities involved in the resolution planning efforts of LCFIs.
Commands expertise over a range of complex and sensitive technical matters in the areas of international financial regulatory policy, cross-border resolution, development of resolution policy and strategies, and furthering international financial regulatory cooperation and dialogue, including through negotiation of Memoranda of Understanding. Serves as a senior FDIC spokesperson on resolution policy matters related to LCFIs.
The incumbent will be called upon to represent the FDIC in high-profile forums and will be required to explain and defend the FDIC's policy views on complex and controversial matters. Represents the FDIC at hearings, markups, relevant advisory committees, and congressional events related to pertinent legislation. Draft speeches and Congressional testimony that conveys the FDIC's policy positions on matters related to resolution policy for LCFIs.
Consult with FDIC legal, supervisory, and international coordination officials on resolution strategies and cross-border operations of LCFIs to assess financial risk and protect the deposit insurance fund. Directly manages a senior level staff and provides matrix management oversight for analytical teams supporting resolution-policy development.
Exercises supervisory personnel management authority directly or indirectly through subordinate senior managers to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and evaluating work performance and providing feedback. Identifies training and developmental needs for staff and provides regular recognition of staff.
Works in collaboration with the appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to administer disciplinary action. Hears and resolves grievances or other disputes as appropriate. Approves/disapproves requests for leave, telework, travel, training, etc. Ensures that Section goals are administered effectively and align with Branch/Division objectives and priorities.
Lead outreach, communication, and coordination efforts with domestic and international regulators, foreign authorities, industry representatives, and other stakeholders to support resolution planning effectiveness.
There is no substitution of education for the experience for this position.
The FDIC offers comprehensive benefits to its employees. These benefits, some at minimal cost, are some of the best and most competitive in both the private and public sectors. In addition, under FDIC's Group Life Insurance Program, basic life insurance coverage for Executive Managers is automatically equal to 3 times their salary (rounded to the next higher thousand) up to a maximum of $800,000. Executives may also choose from two other lower coverage options.
The Corporation pays for the cost of the basic coverage unless employees also elect to be covered under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI). To find out more, click here.
nheadley@fdic.gov · 571-637-8800
This position is with Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Other Agencies and Independent Organizations.
The posted pay range is $280000 – $305000/yr.
This position is eligible for telework.
Applications close on 2026-10-14.
This position is open under the 'Disability' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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