Careers in Banking Supervision

Ensuring a Safe and Sound Banking System

The Banking Supervision team works to ensure the safety and soundness of the nation’s financial system, to build a stronger economy for all Americans.

When you join us, you’ll be a part of a team engaged in industry conversations about risks, financial technology, financial inclusion, and financial institution bank transactions and applications.

Learn more about how supervisors ensure compliance with regulations.

What We Do

• The SF Fed’s Banking Supervision group is responsible for executing the Federal Reserve’s supervisory policies within the western United States through on-site examinations and off-site supervision activities. We also work within the Federal Reserve System at a national level supervising and assessing risk at large financial institutions.
• We are also responsible for the Reserve Bank’s discount window and payment system risk functions. 
• We provide opportunities to make a difference through consumer protection and assessing risks in the financial system. We work with other federal and state authorities to promote a safe and sound financial system and ensure fair and equal treatment of consumers in their financial transactions.