Director Of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion And Belonging

This position will lead the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Program initiatives in collaboration with the Office of Minority and Women Inclusion (OMWI) Officer, including: (1) Design and manage the day-to-day implementation of FHLBank’s DEIB Program; (2) Develop and maintain policies and procedures to achieve DEIB; and (3) Partner with FHLBank business departments to apply applicable statutes and regulations to all business activities. Additionally, this position interacts positively with colleagues across FHLBank business departments and our regulator, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA); is responsible for FHLBank’s handling accurate reporting to the FHFA OMWI and participation in FHFA OMWI examinations and remediations, including overseeing DEIB data management, data reporting, and internal control processes; creates and regularly assesses the DEIB Strategic Plan; advises and provides current DEIB expertise across the organization; and liaises outreach efforts across the organization to attract and retain qualified diverse talent and to identify and advocate for the utilization of diverse businesses and broker dealers.

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Five to eight years of similar or related experience.

• Demonstrated understanding of DEIB and ability to strategically effect DEIB initiatives.

• Previous compliance experience preferred.

• Strong analytical skills are required.

• Ability to perform detailed work in a timely manner with accuracy and thoroughness, in an environment with multiple distractions.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to independently set priorities and carry out multiple and diverse assignments within deadlines.

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

• Excellent computer skills including database management and record keeping including MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

• Good organization skills and the ability to multi-task.

• The ability to use general office equipment.

• Ability to work overtime if needed.

• Must be able to work and travel independently.

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation, volunteer hours and a hybrid operating model. Below are a few more of our benefits...

• Bankwide incentive compensation program

• 401K retirement plan with competitive company match

• Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

• Voluntary life insurance

• Incentive-based wellness program

• Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

• Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

• Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

• Summer hours

• Onsite café

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Hybrid Schedule | Flexibility is the name of the game: Business partners are allowed to work remotely up to two days a week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

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FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.