Chief, Resolution Readiness (Systemic Resolution Planning (SRP)), CM-1101-00 (Public)
Department: Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
Location(s): San Francisco, California, Washington, District of Columbia, Chicago, Illinois, New York, New York
Salary Range: $173528 - $277500 Per Year
Job Summary: This position is located in the Division of Complex Institution Supervision and Resolution (CISR), Resolution Readiness Branch of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in either New York City, NY, Washington, D.C, Chicago, IL, or San Francisco, CA. Salary reflects a pay cap for this position of $277,500.
Major Duties:
- The Systemic Resolution Planning (SRP) Section is located within the Dodd-Frank Act (DFA) Strategic Planning Sub-Branch and is primarily responsible for developing and maintaining institution-specific resolution planning documents for Global Systemically Important Financial Institutions (GSIBs) under Title II of the DFA. The DFA Strategic Planning sub-branch is responsible for formulating actionable strategic options for the resolution of U.S. GSIBs and other systemically important financial institutions using the Orderly Liquidation Authority (OLA), or Title II of the DFA. As the Chief, Resolution Readiness (SRP), the incumbent is responsible for the following: Leads staff in designing and proposing to senior management, resolution strategy options for systemically important financial institutions, accounting for the unique profile of individual institutions or types of institutions; identifies alternative resolution strategies, operational impediments, policy considerations, and potential systemic risks. Develops and maintains operational readiness for conducting resolutions for systemically important financial institutions, develops policies and procedures documenting resolution processes, and executes resolution strategies and processes for failing or failed institutions. Plans, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the work of subordinate analysts and serves as a subject matter expert to staff engaged in a wide range of activities related to resolution planning and execution for systemically important financial institutions under Title II of the DFA. These activities include the review, analysis, and evaluation of plans prepared by firms required to file resolution plans pursuant to Title I of the DFA, and preparation of Title II resolution plans. Collaborates with other groups within FDIC, other domestic and international regulators and other parties as appropriate to identify, collect and manage pertinent information regarding systemically important financial institutions from various sources, as needed, to identify potential systemic risks for consideration in the development of resolution strategies under Title II. Coordinates with other section chiefs within CISR as well as managers of other agencies and authorities to organize and communicate resources and responsibilities for the resolution of systemically important financial institutions Title II. Serves as a technical advisor to Associate and Deputy Directors, Resolution Readiness Branch, and at times the Director of CISR, for all matters pertaining to resolution planning programs and execution activities for systemically important financial institutions. Provides guidance to individuals and groups engaged in reviewing proposed legislation and determining the need for new policies or procedures. Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships throughout CISR and other Divisions and Offices within the Corporation, officials of other domestic and foreign regulatory agencies, and representatives of financial institutions to preserve open and regular exchange of information between the organizations regarding resolution matters, including through participation at Crisis Management Group meetings. Represents the Division on assigned matters pertaining to resolution planning programs and serves as an expert spokesperson on FDIC plans, policies and procedures as they relate to resolution planning for systemically important financial institutions and other matters under the branch's purview. Prepares analyses and briefs FDIC management on recommendations regarding the progress of resolution strategy development efforts. Coordinates with the management of Division of Resolutions & Receiverships, Legal Division, Division of Finance, Office of Communications and other divisions and offices to ensure that resolution strategies are operationally feasible. Exercises supervisory personnel management authority and performs the full range of performance management duties to include: planning, assigning, and reviewing work products of subordinates; establishing guidelines and performance expectations; and, evaluating work performance and providing feedback to others on their performance. 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.
Qualifications: To meet the minimum qualifications, applicants must possess the leadership and technical experiences listed below. These qualifications would typically be gained through serving in roles that require managing projects/teams or guiding the technical work of others. Qualifying experience may be obtained in the private or public sector. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic, religious/spiritual; community; student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit a resume that addresses each minimum qualification experience. Examples should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities; the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertook; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented words to describe your experience and accomplishments and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your accomplishments. Leadership Experience: Experience in leading and coordinating projects, including establishing expectations, reviewing work products/services, monitoring progress, and providing guidance and feedback to team members; AND Technical Experience 1: Experience in reviewing or developing Title I Plans (i.e. living wills) of Global Systemically Important Financial Institutions (GSIBs) and/or developing Title II resolution strategies; AND Technical Experience 2: Experience in preparing summary analyses of resolution strategies pursuant to either Title I or Title II of the Dodd-Frank Act for senior management.
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Application Deadline: 2026-04-30