Who we are

FHLBank Chicago partners with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment in the Bank, and support for their community investment activities. We are one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks created by Congress in 1932 as a government sponsored enterprise to support mortgage lending and community investment. We are member owned and member focused. Our members include banks, credit unions, insurance companies and CDFIs (Community Development Financial Institution).

What it’s like to work here

At FHLBank Chicago, we bring people together. Our regular All-Staff meetings keep employees informed and our values drive the work that we do. Our Buddy Program pairs new hires with tenured employees to guide their onboarding. Our Employee Value Proposition is honed by listening and identifying the needs and priorities of our valued employees. We volunteer and identify ways to strengthen our communities. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and culture clubs create connections around shared interests and experiences. We offer live and on-demand professional development opportunities to grow your skillset and your career.

What You’ll do

The role is accountable for leading the Business Analytics and Reporting team in delivering accurate, timely, and actionable insights that inform the Bank’s strategy, operations, and management and regulatory reporting. The role connects data and business context to clearly communicate key drivers, implications, risks, and recommended actions to stakeholders at all levels.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Build and empower a high-performing team that delivers meaningful insights to inform business decisions.

• Advance the Bank’s analytics capabilities by introducing more sophisticated tools, approaches, and solutions.

• Modernize and simplify reporting to improve efficiency and deliver greater value to stakeholders.

• Partner closely with FP&A and Strategic Planning leadership to connect financial, strategic, and business insights into a cohesive enterprise narrative.
  

What you can expect:

• Lead a high-performing and technical Business Analytics and Reporting team that provides actionable insights on the Bank’s business, balance sheet, operations, and customers.
• Develop and maintain centralized reporting for business groups, management, other FHLBanks, the Board of Directors, and other key stakeholders.
• Manage regulatory reporting for the FHFA, Office of Finance, rating agencies, and other external stakeholders, as required.
• Lead the continued development of the team’s advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data visualization capabilities.
• Ensure reports, dashboards, and executive materials clearly explain results, key drivers, business implications, risks, and recommended actions rather than presenting metrics alone.
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business questions, clarify requirements, reconcile data differences, and deliver analyses that support informed decision-making.
• Own the Bank’s capital, retained earnings, and dividend calculations.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, knowledge sharing, and high morale within the team and across the Bank.
• Drive process improvements and efficiencies that reduce manual work and the risk of error, while ensuring critical processes have clear documentation, ownership, controls, and backup coverage.
• Manage all team staffing responsibilities, including hiring and separations, performance management, coaching, staff development, workload prioritization, and day-to-day employee matters.
• Lead and respond to ad hoc requests from executives, Internal Audit, and other areas of the Bank, balancing urgency with recurring reporting commitments.

What you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or similar quantitative field. Master’s degree preferred.
• 7-10 years of experience
• Strong leadership, people management, coaching, and team-development skills.
• High degree of independent thinking, organization, professionalism, logical reasoning, and quantitative aptitude, with the ability to manage interruptions and multiple priorities concurrently.
• Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to dig into details, challenge assumptions, ask thoughtful questions, and connect data, business context, and key drivers into a cohesive story tailored to audiences at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex analyses clearly and succinctly.
• Previous management or supervisory experience preferred.
• Familiarity with bank balance sheets, fixed income, financial planning and analysis, and the banking industry.
• Proven ability to use business intelligence and reporting tools to develop scalable, accurate, and user-focused reporting solutions.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to clarify requirements, anticipate information needs, communicate progress and dependencies, and build alignment across groups.

The Perks

At FHLBank Chicago, employees come first. We offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees. Our retirement program includes a 401K and Pension. Our generous PTO plan provides five weeks of vacation for new employees and 11 paid holidays per year. We offer work from home options and a casual dress code at our beautiful new space in the Old Post Office. Step into your future with us.

Salary Range:

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition.  Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be found here: https://hrportal.ehr.com/fhlbc