Federal Reserve Bank (FRB)
FRFS - Manager of Standards Strategy (Finance)
The manager, Payments System Improvement Standards, reporting to the Vice President of Payments System Improvement is responsible for managing a team to achieve strategic objectives for industry standards engagement with key private-sector-led standards development organizations (SDOs) on emerging payment technology topics, such as digital assets and central bank digital currency (CBDC). Responsibilities include coordinating Federal Reserve objectives for consistent leadership in technical standards for these topics, aligning to appropriate policy goals and operational objectives, and supporting like-minded partners. Working with the Payments System Improvement team and Board of Governors staff, the manager leads the development of emerging payments technical standards strategy, aids in adapting to fit evolving landscape conditions with division leaders to define annual and multiyear objectives.
This job has direct reports.
The manager, Payments System Improvement Standards, leads a team comprised of both direct reports and subject matter expert resources assigned by their resource managers to technical standards projects, and partners with Board policy advisor(s). The manager is responsible for managing internal communication flows, collaborating with multiple stakeholders, including senior leadership, in FRFS and the Board of Governors. The manager identifies priority areas of focus within the emerging payment technology technical standards landscape and makes recommendations to senior leadership on engagement levels and resourcing requirements. Once aligned, they manage the implementation of these recommendations to influence technical standards development in line with U.S. interests and effectively collaborates and supports other public agencies and private sector partners.
The manager may serve on select Standards Development Organizations leadership committees and international advisory groups, such as Accredited Standards Committee X9s Executive Committee, to gain strategic insights and influence work to align with policy goals. This role requires an individual who thrives both in setting direction for a team and jumping in with the team and other stakeholders in a hands-on manner to achieve goals as needed. The Standards manager coaches and develops direct reports to improve professional effectiveness and grow expertise in technical standards development. Central to this role is developing FRFS thought leadership for the Federal Reserve System and for the public.
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