Fiduciary Risk Specialist – Trust Examiner

Federal Reserve Board

. Lead and participate in examinations of fiduciary activities of Eighth District financial organizations .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $155,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fiduciary risk management, compliance, and financial examination processes, with a strong ability to communicate findings and lead examinations effectively. Possesses a solid foundation in finance, accounting, and banking operations, complemented by relevant certifications.

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Fiduciary Risk ManagementBank ExaminationsCertified Fiduciary and Investments Risk Specialist (CFIRS)Financial ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Fiduciary Risk AssessmentFinancial AnalysisOperational Risk EvaluationSupervisory ReportingBanking Operations Knowledge

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringTeam CollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Fiduciary and Investments Risk Specialist (CFIRS)Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA)Juris Doctor (JD)

Industry Keywords

Banking LawsCompliance StandardsAsset ManagementBoard OversightManagement Information Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and participate in examinations of fiduciary activities of Eighth District financial organizations
Evaluate financial organizations’ fiduciary risk profiles and activities
Assess fiduciary risk management, compliance, asset management, and operational risk
Analyze and communicate examination findings of financial institutions
Assess board and management oversight, policies and procedures, internal controls, and management information systems
Ensure compliance with banking laws and regulations
Communicate supervisory conclusions to internal and external stakeholders
Conduct community and regional bank examinations and bank holding company inspections
Travel within the Eighth Federal Reserve District approximately 20–30% of workdays, including overnight stays

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business-related field or commensurate experience
Five years’ relevant banking experience (e.g., lending, capital markets, Bank Secrecy Act, or related experience)
One of the following certifications or degrees preferred: Certified Fiduciary and Investments Risk Specialist (CFIRS), Certified Trust Financial Advisor (CTFA) or Juris Doctor (JD)
Ability to lead or participate in bank examinations or bank holding company inspections, or key areas within those activities
Sound ability to create professional supervisory reports
Knowledge in areas of finance, accounting, lending, banking operations or related fields
Interest in coaching, mentoring, and developing peers
Work in a team setting, serving as an enthusiastic team member or team leader
Overnight travel is required 20-30% of the year (approximately 50 nights)
Must live in, or relocate to, the 8th District and work out of the Memphis, TN, Louisville, KY or St. Louis, MO offices
Access to confidential supervisory information requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, protected individual status, or certain other qualifying nonimmigrant status
Employees requiring access to CSI and/or FOMC information are subject to periodic background investigations and applicable information handling policies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical (4 options), Prescription, Dental (3 options), and Vision Insurance with no waiting period
401k/Thrift Plan with generous employer match
Employer-funded Pension Plan
Paid Vacation/Sick Time and Holidays
Flexible Spending Accounts and Healthcare Spending Accounts
Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement (undergraduate and graduate)
Parental Leave
Free onsite 24/7 Fitness Center including training classes, and locker room / shower facilities (St. Louis office)
Onsite Coffee Shop (St. Louis office)
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
Relocation incentives are available
Flexible on-site work arrangements and a compressed work schedule