Senior Analyst, Financial Support

Federal Reserve Board

Senior Analyst conducting financial analysis and performance monitoring at Federal Reserve Bank. Collaborating with leadership on strategic financial decision-making in financial management applications.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeBoston • Illinois, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $97,800 - $146,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced financial analysis capabilities, including variance explanations and cost benefit analysis, while ensuring compliance with cost accounting rules. Collaborates effectively with business areas to develop budget forecasts and prepares comprehensive financial reports for management and boards.

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Financial AnalysisBudget ForecastingVariance ExplanationCost Benefit AnalysisCompliance with Cost Accounting

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost Benefit AnalysisBudget DevelopmentVariance ExplanationFinancial Data Review

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Oral CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsTeam Building SkillsAnalytical Skills

Industry Keywords

AccountingFinanceEconomicsBusiness PlansCapital Budgets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conducts complex financial analysis on a variety of topics with minimal guidance
Prepares variance explanations and cost benefit analysis
Participates in the development of Bank-wide operating and capital budgets
Reviews business plans and budgets for assigned areas
Provides consultative and analytical support for assigned areas
Summarizes key issues and collaborates with business areas to resolve them
Drafts sections of the Plan and Budget document for management, Board of Governors, and Board of Directors
Prepares financial and business-related analyses and research
Advises business areas in developing budget forecasts
Reviews financial data to ensure compliance with cost accounting rules

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field
Minimum of 4 years of job-related experience
Excellent written and oral communications
Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills
Effective interpersonal and team building skills
Advanced knowledge in financial analysis

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Boston Fed believes in salary transparency
Complies with ethics rules for employment