Federal Reserve Bank

FedNow Operations Center (FNOC) Lead – 2nd Shift

Federal Reserve Bank • $152K — $228K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience or 15+ years without a degree
  • Proven leadership experience in 24/7 operational support
  • Experience overseeing cloud-based service operations (preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to inspire diverse teams and foster inclusive environments

Responsibilities

  • Develop expertise on the FedNow Service and stay updated on industry trends
  • Lead high-pressure troubleshooting sessions with customers
  • Ensure seamless 24/7 operation of the FedNow instant payment service
  • Identify operational gaps and propose innovative solutions
  • Mentor a team of analysts, promoting a culture of learning and excellence
  • Collaborate with teams to resolve complex issues and improve service delivery
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable operational plans

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work arrangements upon approval
  • Opportunities for career growth and development
  • Engagement in a mission-critical federal initiative
  • Involvement in a diverse, team-oriented environment
  • Commitment to a world-class customer experience
Full Job Description
The work week for this position is Saturday thru Wednesday from 4PM-1AM. Federal Reserve Financial Services (FRFS) delivers a suite of payments services to financial institutions via FedLine Solutions, Fedwire Funds and Securities, the National Settlement Service (NSS), FedCash1, FedACH, Check Services, and the FedNow Service. FRFS operates as a fully integrated organization with groups dedicated to customer experience, operations, technology, product and customer/industry management, enterprise services, payments system improvement, and one focused on the ongoing growth and development of the FedNow instant payment service. Our strategy defines our future direction, seeking to offer a fully integrated product suite that provides speed, resilience, and choice in meeting the payments needs of FRFS customers across the United States. Through our Enterprise structure, we strive to meet the needs of the marketplace for new products and services with speed and agility, seek to provide a robust and unified customer experience, and work to create career growth opportunities for FRFS staff. The FRFS Enterprise operates with a customer-first mindset, comprised of team members seeking to do the best work of their careers in pursuit of our important central bank mission. The Federal Reserve has developed a new interbank 24x7x365 real-time gross settlement (RTGS) service with integrated clearing functionality, called the FedNow Service. This service enables financial institutions to provide their customers with the ability to send and receive payments any time, any day, and have full access to those funds within seconds. This position is a unique opportunity to be part of this mission-critical Federal Reserve initiative that is transforming the payments landscape in the United States. This is a 2nd shift role (4pm - 1am) EST, Saturday thru Wednesday. While working on 2nd shift, remote flexibility may be allowed if approved by the local district. Residency commutable to one of our offices is required. The following Reserve Bank locations are preferred: Boston, New York, San Francisco We're seeking an exceptional Lead for our FedNow Operations team to provide strategic oversight and day-to-day leadership for the Federal Reserve's instant payment service. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, foster team development, and ensure service reliability while championing the Fed's values. What will be expected of you 64 Develop and maintain deep expertise on the FedNow Service, staying abreast of industry trends and best practices 64 Facilitate high pressure troubleshooting calls with customers on Production issues 64 Ensure the continuous 24/7/365 seamless operation of the FedNow instant payment service 64 Independently identify gaps within the FedNow ecosystem and proactively propose solutions 64 Lead, develop, and mentor a diverse team of analysts, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence 64 Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance service delivery, resolve complex issues, and drive strategic initiatives 64 Translate strategic priorities into actionable operational plans, ensuring alignment with organizational goals 64 Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and reliability of the FedNow Service 64 Develop and implement metrics and reporting frameworks to measure and communicate operational performance 64 Manage incident response for critical payment system disruptions, ensuring minimal impact on service delivery 64 Represent the FedNow Operations team in leadership forums and strategic initiatives, advocating for the teams needs and contributions 64 Maintain a commitment to delivering a world-class, end-to-end customer experience 64 Develop knowledge documentation, training materials, and automation ideas to improve customer experience 64 Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to support organizational growth through multiple roles Expertise You Would Bring - 64 Education and Experience: 64 Bachelors degree with 10+ years of relevant work experience; or 15+ years of relevant work experience 64 Leadership Experience: 64 Experience leading teams within 24*7 support operations for a large enterprise 64 Experience leading support operations for a cloud-based Service (preferred) 64 Demonstrated ability to inspire, mentor and motivate analysts on high-performing teams 64 Experience leading through ambiguity and complexity in a rapidly evolving environment 64 Track record of leading inclusive teams where diverse perspectives are valued 64 Experience fostering accountability while maintaining psychological safety 64 Proactively faces difficult issues and supports others who do the same 64 Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: 64 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to quickly gather, analyze, and synthesize information 64 Initiative and innovation toward improving customer experience leveraging cutting edge technology 64 Organizational Skills: 64 Strong organizational and time management skills 64 Ability to work in a demanding environment and handle multiple competing priorities It's added value if you have- 64 Expertise with ISO20022 messages 64 ITIL certification 64 Expertise using ServiceNow or similar tools within a large enterprise 64 Expertise using Application monitoring tools 64 Expertise within support operations spanning multiple contact channels 64 Expertise within support operations for a cloud-based Servic The Federal Reserve believes in salary transparency. The final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background, skills, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Whether youre developing into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively. The salary range for this position is $152,300 64 $228,600. If you reside outside of the 1st District (Boston Fed), you may be hired by your local Federal Reserve District and compensation will follow hiring Districts range and policy. Full Time / Part Time Full time Regular / Temporary Regular Job Exempt (Yes / No) Yes Job Category Operations Family Group Work Shift Second (United States of America)

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