FHLBank Boston Hiring for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Specialist at Boston, MA Full Time

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is a leading provider of wholesale funding for housing and community finance in New England serving approximately 430 financial institutions across the region. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is committed to making New England a better place to live and do business, and our employees are integral to our success. As a cooperative, we are owned by approximately 430 banks, credit unions, insurance companies, and community development financial institutions that access tens of billions of dollars of our reliable, wholesale funding each year. Our funds are a vital resource that helps our members succeed, provide families with safe, decent affordable housing, and generate economic development that creates jobs in
communities throughout our region.

Our highly skilled team of 200 is diverse, innovative, collaborative, and passionate about
the work we do. We seek other professionals excited to share their knowledge, talent, and passion for our mission to join our team. We offer opportunities for career development, robust benefits, and a work-life balance.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of this new role is to maintain and evolve the Bank’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) Program. This role will collaborate on, develop, and monitor initiatives and efforts that promote diversity, equity and inclusion consistent with the Bank’s DE&I Program and strategic business plan. We seek a colleague that contributes in a critical way to the development and execution of the Bank’s DE&I strategic priorities. As we continue the maturation of our DE&I Program and look to utilize core elements of sound change management principles, the primary components of work include efforts aligned with educating colleagues and building awareness within the organization, as well as various outreach initiatives. Additionally, efforts aligned with compliance related to the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion regulation will be an essential component of the incumbent’s responsibilities. This role will leverage diversity and inclusion in functional business practices, which we are essential to optimize individual and organizational performance.

This role will have a hybrid work schedule in our Boston office in accordance with the
Bank’s Hybrid Work Program

Specific Responsibilities

Initially, we expect this role will invest their time predominately (about 50% of the time) on general DE&I Program coordination, support and evolution (BRGs, Learning & Development); about 35% of the time on compliance-related work, including reporting, and 15% of the time on analysis or other related duties.

• Works collaboratively to represent the Bank’s DE&I Program with all stakeholders. Actively supports our DE&I pillars, including Workforce, Capital Markets, Supplier Diversity and Governance. Contributes to our Inclusion Council, recently launched Women’s BRG and other BRGs.
• Conducts outreach and establishes relationships with external partners for workforce and supplier diversity initiatives. May manage some relationships or partnerships.
• Project Plan development and management, inclusive of developing the work plan, reporting, documentation, timelines, meeting coordination or facilitation, etc.
• Conducts quantitative and qualitative analyses to support DE&I objectives of assigned projects or Bank metrics.
• Develops clear and effective materials to facilitate stakeholder awareness or learning and business results.
• Highly involved in the Bank’s OMWI Program, including compliance efforts; FHFA OMWI examination and reporting (quarterly, annually and ad-hoc inquiries) to ensure organized approach with a focus on data integrity, effective workflows and on-time submission/responses to the FHFA, our primary regulator. Will also be hands-on with internal assessments / reviews conducted by Internal Audit and Compliance departments.
• Presents updates, findings and recommendations to leaders or key stakeholders at all levels.
• Partner with the Marketing & Communications team to create, post and maintain DE&I content on internal and external website, in alignment with our employment brand objectives.
• Coordinate and participate in DE&I awareness events and activities, learning and development initiatives and other relevant actions or campaigns.
• Other duties as assigned or identified.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Prior experience actively making meaningful contributions to the advancement of DE&I objectives within an organization. This does not have to be in a dedicated DE&I role and can be inclusive of internships.
• A capable individual contributor and consummate team player who actively promotes a collaborative approach to accomplishing the task at hand.
• Proven ability to manage projects in a detailed, organized and results-oriented manner.
• Prior experience with change management efforts.
• A proactive, service-oriented problem solver with strong decision-making skills.
• Possess an intellectual curiosity regarding how things work and pursues the development of knowledge /awareness that leads to generating ideas and solving problems.
• Relationship management with external vendors/partners with a track record of effectiveness driving business results.
• Active listening skills with demonstrated success influencing change at immediate, functional and systemic levels.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively deliver presentations to a wide variety of audiences.

• Strong analytical skills resulting in the ability to help identify opportunities, and “tell the story”.
• Strong PC skills with proficiency with various software packages, specifically MS Office Suite.

Education

• Directly related equivalent work experience required.
• Relevant coursework / certifications strongly desired.

_The Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston is committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce that reflects_
_ the communities that we serve. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage applicants from every_
_ ethnicity, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran or parental status and sexual orientation._

_ _

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties/ responsibilities to this job at
any time.

A diverse talent pool is important to our business needs.

_Applications are being accepted on the Careers page of our website: _
_ www.fhlbboston.com_

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $104,000.00 – $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Boston, MA 02199: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Boston, MA 02199