Mergers & Acquisitions Assistant, Financial Analyst

Federal Reserve Board

. Support the Eighth District’s regulatory application review process .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $70,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory application review processes, financial analysis, and banking laws. Capable of managing application filings, preparing comprehensive analyses, and collaborating effectively with stakeholders.

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Regulatory Application ReviewFinancial AnalysisBanking Laws KnowledgeStakeholder CollaborationAttention to Detail

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement AnalysisApplication ManagementCasework EvaluationQuality Assurance ReviewsFiling Proposal Assessment

Soft Skills

Information SynthesisPresentation SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

FedEZFileCASSIDI

Industry Keywords

Federal Reserve ApplicationsStatutory FactorsConfidential Supervisory InformationCompliance PoliciesM&A Workgroups

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Eighth District’s regulatory application review process
Conduct base-level casework and develop understanding of Federal Reserve applications
Independently manage application and notice filings from initial intake and acceptance through comprehensive review, analysis, and final disposition
Evaluate filing proposals against statutory factors and analytical considerations
Assess the financial and managerial condition and prospects of applicant and target entities
Identify potential concerns for timely escalation to unit management
Prepare comprehensive filing summaries, analyses, and supported recommendations
Serve as subject matter expert on assigned filings
Present case summaries and status updates in weekly team and ad hoc meetings
Collaborate with safety and soundness, consumer affairs, legal staff, other regulatory agencies, applicants, representatives, and Federal Reserve Board staff
Participate in special projects and Federal Reserve System M&A workgroups
Serve as primary analyst assigned to manage base-level filings
Prepare written correspondence and analysis summaries
Establish knowledge of banking laws, regulations, Board policies, and guidance
Gain familiarity with FedEZFile and CASSIDI
Conduct quality assurance reviews of correspondence files
Support modernization of policies and procedures
Build relationships with stakeholders within the District, throughout the System, and with external constituents
Conduct presentations for internal stakeholders and Federal Reserve Board staff
Support special projects as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in economics, finance, accounting, business administration or similar fields of study or commensurate experience
2 years' related experience
Knowledge of financial statements and financial analysis
Ability to synthesize information
Attention to detail
US citizen or lawful permanent resident intending to become a citizen, who meets certain other requirements
Travel (5%)
Candidates with less experience may be considered at a lower job grade or salary
Access to confidential supervisory information requires U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, protected individual status, or certain other nonimmigrant status, with additional requirements for non-U.S. citizens
Periodic background investigations and compliance with 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 (St. Louis location)
Onsite Coffee Shop (St. Louis location)
Additional Convenience Benefits, Discounts and More…
Flexible work environment