Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
The Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications leads the Bank’s internal and external communications, including media relations. The SVP serves as a key advisor to the Bank President and plays a critical role in positioning and executing Bank strategy with fellow members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). In addition, this leader strengthens stakeholder understanding and protects the reputation of the Philadelphia Fed and the Federal Reserve System. Along with other ELT members, they influence organizational direction, build capacity and performance, and support the overall mission of the Philadelphia Fed and System.
Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Fed is the home of the Federal Reserve’s Third District, serving Delaware, southern New Jersey, and eastern and central Pennsylvania.
We are the nation’s central bank, committed to a sound financial system and a strong, healthy economy. We foster the stability, integrity, and efficiency of our nation’s monetary, financial, and payments systems. We create conditions that generate jobs, promote price stability, and promote inclusive economic growth and fair and impartial credit access.
At the Philadelphia Fed, we strive to create a community where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We believe that economic inclusion in the Third District and the nation is vital to the Fed’s mission to encourage maximum employment and financial stability. The Philadelphia Fed and the economy work better when all voices are heard.
The Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve System (System) is the central bank of the United States and is comprised of the Board of Governors, 12 regional Reserve Banks, and the Federal Open Market Committee. Its work spans monetary policy, financial stability, supervision and regulation, payment systems, and consumer protection and community development.
The Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications leads the Bank’s internal and external communications, including media relations. The SVP serves as a key advisor to the Bank President and plays a critical role in positioning and executing Bank strategy with fellow members of the Executive Leadership Team (ELT). In addition, this leader strengthens stakeholder understanding and protects the reputation of the Philadelphia Fed and the Federal Reserve System. Along with other ELT members, they influence organizational direction, build capacity and performance, and support the overall mission of the Philadelphia Fed and System.
This role calls for an experienced communications executive who combines strategic perspective with editorial judgment and operational discipline. The SVP will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, build relationships with key partners and organizations across the region of the Third District, within the Bank and the Federal Reserve System, and lead a communications organization that responds effectively to change and preserves the reputation and integrity of the Bank.
The scope of the role includes, but is not limited to:
Knowledge and Skills:
The Senior Vice President of Strategic Communications will bring demonstrated executive experience leading a public relations and/or communications function, together with the following professional attributes:
Other Requirements
Ethics Considerations and Prohibited Activities
Employees of the Philadelphia Fed are held to the highest standards of integrity, impartiality, and public trust. To maintain confidence in the Federal Reserve System, all employees must comply with federal statutes prohibiting financial conflicts of interest, and senior officials are subject to additional restrictions.
The Bank’s Code of Conduct prohibits outside activities that conflict with official duties (e.g., serving as a director of a public company) and certain partisan political activities. Candidates should review the Federal Reserve Bank Philadelphia Code of Conduct to ensure compliance.
We offer a great benefits package that features:
Instructions on Applying
Interest, inquiries, and nominations may be directed to the Heidrick & Struggles engagement team at frbpcommssearch@heidrick.com
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We are an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring the best candidates and to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, military service, or any other basis protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at TalentAcquisition@phil.frb.org.
Background investigations and drug testing are required for all new hires as a condition of employment, after the job offer is made. Due to the nature of the information you will have access to, we require that you also complete a more in-depth enhanced background screening. Employment may not begin until the Bank accepts the results of the background investigation.
All employees will be subject to FBI fingerprint / criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature, level of work and the requirements of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
By applying to this position, you agree you will be available to work on-site in a full-time capacity.
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Full time
Regular
Yes
Communications/Public Relations Family Group
First (United States of America)
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The Federal Reserve System is the Central Bank of the United States. It was founded by Congress in 1913 to provide the nation with a safer, more flexible and more stable monetary and financial system. Over the years, its role in banking and the economy has expanded.
Today the Federal Reserve's duties fall into four general areas:
Conducting the nation's monetary policy by influencing the monetary and credit conditions in the economy in pursuit of maximum employment, stable prices and moderate long-term interest rates.
Supervising and regulating banking institutions to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation's banking and financial system and to protect the credit rights of consumers.
Maintaining the stability of the financial system and containing systemic risk that may arise in financial markets.
Providing financial services to depository institutions, the U.S. government, and foreign official institutions, including playing a major role in operating the nation's payments system.
