Federal Reserve Bank

Business Operations Lead

Federal Reserve Bank • $111K — $150K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of leadership experience in operations management or a similar role.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration.
  • Experience in high-level customer support with a focus on service excellence.
  • Solid understanding of operational compliance and quality assurance standards.
  • Proven ability to train and develop team members, fostering growth and continuous improvement.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage processes independently.
  • Flexibility for on-call support and varied work schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Support business continuity planning for automated systems.
  • Mentor and train team members to promote a culture of improvement.
  • Oversee daily operations and ensure timely issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with internal and external partners to resolve escalated problems.
  • Identify and implement process optimization opportunities.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for operational protocols.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies and industry standards.

Benefits

  • Educational assistance and career development opportunities.
  • Parental leave and comprehensive family support programs.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and wellness initiatives.
  • 401(k) plan with a generous employer match and financial planning resources.
Full Job Description
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York

The Business Operations Lead plays a critical role in maintaining continuous end user services support, providing hands-on assistance for escalated technical issues, developing staff capability, and enforcing standard operating procedures to ensure high service levels and operational resilience.

The Cash & Custody Function engages in critical operations on behalf of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the Federal Reserve System including the distribution of U.S. Dollar Currency to the Second District, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands & international customers, as well as Gold Safekeeping Operations.

Your Role as Business Operations Lead:
  • Support business continuity and contingency planning for automated systems.
  • Champion team growth through direct mentorship and training, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and shared accountability.
  • Oversee daily operational execution, monitoring team performance and ensuring timely resolution of issues.
  • Resolve escalated problems by collaborating closely with internal teams, Bank stakeholders, and vendors.
  • Drive process optimization, identifying opportunities for improvement and recommending effective solutions.
  • Maintain accurate documentation for all operational processes and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with security policies, regulations, and industry standards.


What We're Looking For:
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage day-to-day operations, prioritize effectively, and hold a team accountable to performance standards.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to set clear expectations, provide constructive feedback, and collaborate across teams and leadership levels.
  • High-level customer support experience, with a track record of maintaining service excellence and resolving escalated issues with professionalism and urgency.
  • Solid understanding of operational controls and compliance, ensuring processes align with SOPs, safety standards, and quality benchmarks.
  • A coaching mindset, with experience training and developing team members to build capability and drive continuous improvement.
  • Self-motivated and independent, with the ability to manage projects and processes with minimal supervision.
  • Flexible availability, including on-call support, shift coverage, or rotating schedules as needed.


*This role is based out of East Rutherford, NJ. Potentially moving to Warren, NJ.

To Apply: Please include resume and cover letter.

Salary Range: $111,400 - $150,000 /year

We believe in transparency at the NY 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.

Application Deadline: October 7, 2026

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.

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.

Full Time / Part Time
Full time

Regular / Temporary
Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes

Job Category
Operations Family Group

Work Shift
First (United States of America)

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