Regional Executive, Columbus

The External Engagement team seeks a Regional Executive to lead the Bank's stakeholder engagement in central Ohio. Based in Columbus and reporting to the Vice President for Regional Executives, this Regional Executive will be responsible for building strategic partnerships with prominent local businesses and banks, chambers of commerce and regional economic development organizations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, public officials and policymakers as well as gathering economic intelligence to support monetary policy analysis.

This role requires deep subject matter expertise and proven experience in economic development and analysis, relationship strategy, and regional intelligence gathering. The Regional Executive will serve as the Bank's expert on the regional economy and senior official in the region. Internally, the Regional Executive is responsible for cross-functional coordination to ensure effective engagement with stakeholders.

Essential Accountabilities

Strategic Partnership Management (50%)

• Develop relationships with a broad network of stakeholders in support of the Bank's monetary policy and external engagement responsibilities, including, but not limited to, prominent local businesses and banks, chambers of commerce and regional economic development organizations, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, public officials and policymakers
• Lead cross-functional teams to design holistic relationship management strategies across business, economic development, and community stakeholders

• Lead a cross-functional team in developing long-term engagement roadmaps for key stakeholders that balance the Bank's priorities with partner needs
• Proactively identify new strategic partnership opportunities based on institutional objectives and regional economic priorities
• Coordinate and leverage the expertise and capacity of the Bank to deliver value to strategic partners (research insights, educational programs, convening opportunities)

• Develop and execute a strategy for recruitment, retention, and relationship management of Business Advisory Council (BAC) members across the region

• Represent the Bank at regional business events, economic development forums, and community gatherings
• Work closely in partnership with Community Development, Government Affairs, and External Communications to convene roundtable conversations or community events to discuss issues of importance to stakeholders and connect the community to resources produced by the Bank.
• Work with the External Engagement team to plan and support visits and engagements for the Bank President and other Bank leaders within the specified region.

Market Intelligence Gathering and Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) Briefing Support (30%)

• Work closely with the Research Department and Regional Analysis Group to ensure intelligence gathering supports regional economic analysis and policy briefings
• Participate in periodic briefings that support the Bank president's role on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
• Recruit and engage business and economic development contacts to participate in Survey of Regional Conditions and Expectations (SORCE) and the Business Outlook and Trends Survey (BOTS)
• Conduct interviews and gather qualitative economic intelligence to support the FOMC briefing process and the production of the Bank's Beige Book contribution.
• Translate real-time business and community insights on economic conditions into actionable intelligence for Bank leadership in support of monetary policy decision-making.
• Speak to regional audiences on national and regional economic conditions, highlighting relevant research from the Bank or other entities
• Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and risks in the regional economy

Engagement Strategy and Cross-Functional Coordination (20%)

• Implement Bank-wide engagement strategies to maximize impact and coordinate cross-functional, tiered engagement with key District stakeholders

• Partner with External Communications to ensure consistent messaging and seamless coordination

• Provide strategic counsel to leadership on regional engagement priorities, market opportunities, and stakeholder landscape

• Define stakeholder segmentation frameworks (strategic partners vs. intelligence contacts vs. general network)

• Translate relationship insights and market intelligence into strategic recommendations for Bank leadership

• Participate in annual and quarterly business planning for regional engagement activities

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in economics or a related field, such as business or public policy preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience in economic development, corporate partnerships, business development, or strategic relationship management

Knowledge Areas-Expert Level

• Strong business acumen with deep understanding of how businesses make decisions and what drives partnership value
• Established network within the Fourth District business and economic development community
• Experience working with economic development organizations (EDOs), chambers of commerce, industry associations
• Background in strategic consulting, corporate strategy, or business operations
• Experience supporting board governance or advisory councils

Skill Areas-Expert Level

• Proven track record of personally building and maintaining C-suite and senior executive relationships
• Experience coordinating across multiple teams or departments to achieve common goals
• Ability to work effectively with research, analysis, or policy teams to translate relationship insights into institutional intelligence
• Strategic thinking ability with experience translating market insights into actionable recommendations
• Exceptional communication skills with experience influencing and presenting to senior executives.
• Willingness to travel regularly throughout the Fourth District (approximately 30-40%)

• Valid driver's license and access to reliable personal transportation.

The expected starting salary range for the Regional Executive is between $190,000 and $220,000 annually.Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant's background, experience, skills, internal equity, and market data.

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Physical Demands and General Working Conditions

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Full Time / Part Time
Full time

Regular / Temporary
Regular

Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes

Job Category
Executive Family Group

Work Shift
First (United States of America)