Summer Intern 2025 - Division of Consumer and Community Affairs

Position Description

Minimum Education

Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.

Minimum Experience

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Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board's Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board's internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

Position Requirements

The Large Bank Supervision (LBS) team within the Division of Consumer and Community Affairs oversees consumer compliance risk monitoring and supervisory work at Reserve Banks for the largest domestic banks and bank holding companies. As an intern, you will assist in analyzing consumer risks and developing supervisory strategies to address those risks. You will also contribute to various projects related to emerging consumer risks and bank supervision. Past projects include research on Central Bank Digital Currency and the consumer financial impact of climate change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support analytical projects for the Large Bank Team and the ExCEL Risk Working Group/Monitoring Subgroup.
• Conduct research on emerging consumer risks.

Qualifications include:

• Must be a current student, graduating Fall 2025 or later.
• Preferred majors: Public Policy, Economics, Finance, Political Science or related fields
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Experience with Tableau for data visualization desired
• Data analysis and presentation
• Strong organizational and communication skills (both written and oral)
• Adaptability and learning agility
• US Citizenship is required

Required Documents for application: Resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript.

The internship can be completed in-person, remotely, or in a hybrid format, depending on the selected candidate's preference. The internship term is 10-12 weeks.

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm