Summary
As a Deputy Comptroller for Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions (RMFI), you will serve as OCC's operational executive and Deputy Comptroller for RMFI. Provide executive direction to and set policies for RMFI at-large, to include, the assigned Regional & Midsize Portfolio and as directed, supervisory activities related to stablecoin, digital assets, emerging financial technologies, and de novo banks. * This announcement has been amended to extend to the closing date.*
Duties
As a Deputy Comptroller for Regional and Midsize Financial Institutions (RMFI), you will: Set goals and provide executive direction and leadership for the Regional & Midsize Financial Institution Program including supervisory strategy for institutions engaged in or exposed to digital assets, distribution ledger technology, stablecoin-related activities, and de novo bank formation and growth. Work with other RMFI Deputy Comptrollers to oversee the regional and midsize supervision program and to develop systems, policies/processes and programs that promote a focus on achieving the goals and priorities of the OCC, including those related to innovation, emerging technologies, novel banking products and evolving chartering models. In conjunction with other RMFI Deputies, coordinate supervisory functions across portfolio and broad geographic lines. Recommend, review, and advise the SDC for RMFI on matters of national policy and issues that impact the national banking system, including the safe, sound, and compliant conduct of digital assets and stablecoin activities and the supervision of de novo institutions. Provide strategic leadership and executive program direction that promotes a focus on achieving the supervision goals and priorities of the OCC, including the identification, assessment, and monitoring of risks arising from digital asset activities, stablecoin arrangements, third-party technology providers, and newly chartered or de novo banks. Recommend, review, and advise the Comptroller, SDC, and other OCC senior leaders on matters of resource allocation, risk-based supervision and supervisory strategy development of specialized supervisory approaches, examiner expertise, and interagency coordination for digital assets, stablecoin and de novo bank oversight. Establish programs to ensure effective supervision of RMFI engaged in digital asset custody, tokenization, payments innovation, blockchain-related activities, reserve management, stablecoin-related banking services and de novo bank operations. Coordinate regulatory policies relevant to effective supervision of the national banking system, specifically related to digital assets, stablecoin and de novo institutions. Develop and maintain strong working relationships with banking officials and trade associations; continually assess and stay abreast of future directions of large banks. Work with industry and civic leaders; facilitate community development and revitalization goals. Personally, and through subordinate leadership, lead, motivate, coach and develop the staff of the organization. Plan and assign work to be accomplished by direct-reports and subordinate supervisors.
Requirements
This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information). Complete a one-year trial period (unless already completed). Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Travel overnight or locally on an occasional basis. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Successfully complete a background investigation that includes criminal history, financial history (including a credit check) and other information. File an Executive Branch Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) and an OCC Financial Disclosure Form. Complete a financial disclosure review and resolve any ethics issues. Click here for important information about OCC ethics standards, such as the requirement that new hires divest their bank securities. Obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
Education
Education cannot be used to qualify for this position.
How you will be evaluated
Your application package includes your resume, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your resume includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your resume may result in a "not qualified" determination. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process. Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, Human Resources or Subject Matter Expert(s) (SMEs) will review the first two pages of your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications. Resume Evaluation Panel Review: After it has been determined that you meet the minimum qualifications, Subject matter experts (SMEs) may review the first two pages of your resume to determine your technical qualifications for this position based on the required competencies. Additional documentation (e.g., cover letter, links embedded in your resume) may not be considered. Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your resume how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the competencies identified below. Use specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. Rating: Your application package will be evaluated in the following areas: Bank Supervision Knowledge Agility Examination Planning and Management Judgment and Decision Making Advisement, Collaboration, and Outreach Leadership Risk Management Oral Communication Written Communication Human Resources Management External Relations Strategic Thinking Rule of Many: This announcement uses the Mechanism C method under 5 CFR § 332.402. All applicants tied at the cut line will be referred. We will provide the selecting official a sufficient number of names, when available, to consider at least three candidates per vacancy. If fewer than three eligible and available candidates per vacancy result, we will expand the group in accordance with our pre-announced supplement strategy and OPM policy. Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.