Cassaundra McKown Federal Reserve Bank of KC - A Great Place To Be!

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Cassaundra McKown
Assistant Vice President
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Welcome to Bank of Kansas City

First of all, let me express my joy at the portion of your time you have decided to spend in getting to know our Bank, its rich traditions, and the people and culture that make it a unique place to work.

My name is Cassandra McCowen, a committed and determined leader in the financial industry with a specialization in application development and support with over 25 years - including time spent at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.

Mission and Principles

The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City is part of the 12 Regional Reserve Banks that, along with the Board of Governors in Washington D.C., constitute our nation's central bank. Since we represent a large and diverse region spanning seven states, we rely heavily on our three branch offices - Denver, Oklahoma City and Omaha- to help stay in touch with our diverse district.

Guided by the Board of Governors to fulfill the responsibilities given to the Federal Reserve by the Federal Reserve Act, we take seriously our role in supporting economic and financial stability. Moreover, it's our responsibility to ensure that the banks treat customers fairly, payments are handled securely and efficiently, and that the voices of our region are represented in national monetary policy deliberations.

Innovation-focused Information Technology

We, at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, firmly believe that the future is digital. Information technology, although not the first thing that comes to mind about a bank, is a key part of what we do. Our strong IT presence encourages active technological growth and opens up various opportunities. Our IT professionals include enterprise or solution architects, UX strategist and designers, software engineers, customer relations, and support, data scientists, analysts and cybersecurity professionals.

And to ensure continuous growth in our technical teams, we have created guilds and communities of practice aimed at improving technical skills and encouraging innovative thinking. A prime example is the Tech Edge initiative that offers entry-level talent opportunities to explore different roles over a 6 to 9 month period, aligning their strengths and passions before settling on a career track.

A Company Culture That Sets Us Apart

As a company, we take pride in sticking to the values that make us who we are. Over the years, we have strived to foster a workplace environment of inclusion and belonging and serve our public and fellow employees with utmost dedication. Our significant investments in our people have resulted in opportunities for upskilling, job shadowing, rotational assignments, and even career changes across the District and System.

Community Involvement

We believe that community involvement is an integral part of building a strong institution. We get involved in numerous community projects such as volunteering for the Ronald McDonald House and the creation of back-to-school and clothing drives.
One of our proud community efforts is the annual Girls in Tech event that encourages girls' interest in STEM careers. Another significant project has been the Kansas City Fed's Employer Laptop Challenge which led to a donation of over 5000 laptops to nonprofit schools and refurnishing organizations in our district.

Join the Conversation!

So, as we learn more about you and your expectations of us, we encourage you to share with us the values most relevant to your journey and the prospective employer aspects you consider crucial in making your next move. Please, drop your comments in our chat box and let us hear your opinion!

Thank you for taking the time to get to know the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and our dedication to our mission, our people, and our community - it's this central focus that makes us stand out from the crowd!


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