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Regional Executive, Columbus

Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland · Cleveland, OH · 3 wk ago
Business Development$190k–$220k/yrFull-time

Job Summary

The External Engagement team at the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland seeks a Regional Executive to lead stakeholder engagement in central Ohio. Reporting to the Vice President for Regional Executives, this role involves building strategic partnerships and gathering economic intelligence.

Essential Accountabilities

  • Strategic Partnership Management (50%): Develop relationships with a broad network of stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and develop long-term engagement roadmaps. Coordinate and leverage the Bank's expertise to deliver value to strategic partners. Represent the Bank at regional events and support Bank leadership with economic insights.

  • Market Intelligence Gathering and FOMC Briefing Support (30%): Work with the Research Department and Regional Analysis Group to gather intelligence, participate in FOMC briefings, and recruit contacts for surveys. Translate real-time insights into actionable intelligence for monetary policy decision-making.

  • Engagement Strategy and Cross-Functional Coordination (20%): Implement Bank-wide engagement strategies, provide strategic counsel, and define stakeholder segmentation frameworks. Coordinate with External Communications and support annual and quarterly business planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in economics or a related field preferred

  • 8+ years of progressive experience in economic development, corporate partnerships, business development, or strategic relationship management

  • Strong business acumen, established network within the Fourth District, experience with economic development organizations, chambers of commerce, and industry associations

  • Proven track record of building and maintaining C-suite relationships, coordinating across multiple teams, and translating relationship insights into actionable recommendations

  • Exceptional communication skills, willingness to travel, valid driver's license, and access to reliable personal transportation

Skills

  • Expert-level knowledge in business acumen, strategic consulting, corporate strategy, and business operations

  • Strategic thinking ability to translate market insights into actionable recommendations

  • Exceptional communication skills to influence and present to senior executives

Qualifications

  • Expert-level knowledge in business acumen, strategic consulting, corporate strategy, and business operations

  • Proven track record of building and maintaining C-suite relationships, coordinating across multiple teams, and translating relationship insights into actionable recommendations

  • Exceptional communication skills to influence and present to senior executives

Benefits

The Cleveland Fed offers comprehensive benefits to support overall health and financial security. Learn more about our benefits here: https://www.clevelandfed.org/careers.

Physical Demands and General Working Conditions

This position requires occasional travel throughout the Fourth District (approximately 30-40%). Employees must comply with the Bank's ethics rules and undergo a background check and drug testing as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with applicable laws and regulations.

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