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Supervisory Examiner

New York, NY · On-site

$164K - $242K/yr

The supervisory teams execute examinations, monitoring, and analysis in coordination with staffs of the Board of Governors, other Reserve Banks, and other domestic and international agencies.

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How much do supervisory examiner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for supervisory examiner in the United States is $143,514.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $112,000.00 and $190,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a supervisory examiner, and why are they important?

To excel as a Supervisory Examiner, you generally need deep knowledge of financial regulations, auditing practices, and a relevant degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Familiarity with examination software, risk assessment tools, and regulatory compliance systems is typical, along with certifications like CPA or CFE. Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and communication skills help guide teams and ensure clear reporting of findings. These competencies are vital for upholding regulatory standards, protecting financial integrity, and effectively managing examination teams.

What are some common challenges faced by a supervisory examiner when managing examination teams?

Supervisory Examiners often encounter challenges such as balancing multiple examination schedules, ensuring consistent application of regulatory standards across team members, and facilitating effective communication between examiners and financial institutions. Additionally, they must mentor less experienced examiners while managing their own caseloads, which requires strong organizational and leadership skills. Successfully navigating these challenges helps maintain examination quality and fosters team development.

What is a supervisory examiner?

A Supervisory Examiner is a professional responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of examiners who assess the safety, soundness, and compliance of financial institutions such as banks or credit unions. They manage examination teams, review reports, ensure regulatory standards are met, and provide guidance to both examiners and financial institutions. Supervisory Examiners play a critical role in maintaining the stability and integrity of the financial system by identifying risks and recommending corrective actions.

What skills do you need to be a Supervisory Examiner?

A Supervisory Examiner needs strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and knowledge of banking regulations and compliance. They should have excellent communication abilities, leadership skills, and proficiency with regulatory tools and documentation. Relevant certifications and experience in banking or financial regulation are also important.
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Infographic showing various Supervisory Examiner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $143,514 per year, or $69 per hour.

Supervisory Examiner

Federal Reserve System

New York, NY • On-site

$164K - $242K/yr

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Company
Federal Reserve Bank of New York
When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. At the Bank, we work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.
Our Unique Work:
The Supervision Group of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York (FRBNY) supervises banks in the Second District. The objectives of supervision are to:
  • Evaluate and promote the overall safety and soundness of supervised institutions

  • Ensure supervised institutions' compliance with relevant laws and regulations

  • Facilitate the stability of the financial system of the United States

  • Support the growth and stability of the U.S. economy

Supervision is carried out through a combination of methods, including on-site and off-site examinations involving staff dedicated to the supervision of an individual firm and other professionals focused on analytical, policy and risk matters. Supervision is coordinated with other US agencies.
The Supervision Group at FRBNY is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of Globally Systemically Important Banks, Large and Foreign Banking Organizations, Regional and Community Banking Organizations and Financial Market Utilities that are based in the Second District. The supervisory teams execute examinations, monitoring, and analysis in coordination with staffs of the Board of Governors, other Reserve Banks, and other domestic and international agencies. Supervision staff develop a deep understanding of the safety and soundness of the firms and the broader banking industry; recommend supervisory plans and ratings; and execute examinations, monitoring events and financial analysis. Supervisors focus their work on risks including Capital, Governance and Controls, Liquidity, Resolution and Recovery; and the overall financial and operational resiliency of the firms' and the broader financial system.
How You'll Make an Impact:
  • Maintain deep knowledge of the firms and industry strategy, risk profile, governance, risk management, and control functions via monitoring, analysis, and examination activities.

  • Contribute to the development of supervisory priorities and supervisory plans needed to assess core risks and make well-supported recommendations.

  • Develop and present examination and analytical results to a range of stakeholders and supervised institutions.

  • Collaborate and build relationships with Bank, Federal Reserve System and Interagency partners to develop supervisory responses to, and analysis of inherent and emerging risks.

  • Help identify and address emerging risks to supervised firms, the financial system, and financial stability.

The Unique Skill Sets We're Looking For:
  • Ability to take on a leading role on examinations at financial institutions and/or an ability and willingness to learn about complex regulations, including supervisory expectations and findings.

  • Supervisory or industry experience in large bank activities, including commercial banking, retail banking, payments, investment banking and/or global markets trading businesses, including experience of financial and non-financial risk management and audit functions.

  • Supervisory or industry experience with financial and non-financial risks, such as market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, compliance risk, internal audit and IT/Cyber.

  • Working knowledge of relevant supervisory standards for financial strength, compliance, and risk management practices at large financial institutions.

  • Excellent project management, communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.

  • For some roles, CFA, FRM designation, and/or strong data analytics skills preferred.

Other Things to Know:
Salary Range: $164200 - $242200
We believe in transparency at the New York Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you're stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions.
How We'll Support You:
Our programs and benefits are designed to support you through all your life stages:
  • Learning & Growing: Educational assistance, career development tools, and stretch opportunities

  • Supporting Your Family: Parental leave, adoption assistance, back-up dependent and elder care, college planning resources, and more

  • Managing Your Health: Comprehensive insurance plans, leave policies, onsite Health & Wellness Center, and onsite Fitness Center

  • Optimizing Your Finances: Pension plan, 401(k) with generous match, financial planning resources, and subsidized public transportation program

Our Culture is deeply grounded in our Touchstone Behaviors- By working with us, you'll have the opportunity to develop and demonstrate your ability to Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership. These competencies shape our culture here at the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success and set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career. Learn more.
The New York Fed expects its employees to perform their duties with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, and without improper preferential treatment of any person. Learn more about our code of conduct and conflicts of interest rules.
We value accessibility for all candidates and are happy to provide an accommodation or assistance. Please email us at ny.leaves@ny.frb.organd we'll be glad to help. Please note, this is a dedicated e-mail box designed exclusively to assist applications with accommodation requests in relation to our recruiting process. All other inquires including the status of applications will not receive a response from this e-mail box.
This position requires access to confidential supervisory information (CSI) and/or Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) information. Access to CSI and FOMC information is limited to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, individuals who meet the definition of "protected individual" under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), and certain other nonimmigrants. All non-U.S. citizens authorized to access CSI and/or FOMC information must sign a declaration of intent to expeditiously become a lawful permanent resident and thereafter a U.S. citizen when eligible.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, performance standards or requirements, efforts, skills or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
Yes
Job Category
Supervision Family Group
Work Shift
First (United States of America)
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