Location: Federal Reserve Board
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Minimum Education
Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.
Minimum Experience
0
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.
About Regulation & Policy
Regulation & Policy (R&P) is comprised of five functions that develop supervisory policies and regulations, coordinate domestic and international regulatory engagement, advise on innovation and emerging risks in the banking and financial sector, oversee accounting standards, and manage AML supervisory coordination.
What You Will Do
Support the five functions of R&P through the execution of strategic priorities and ad-hoc projects such as:
Supporting stakeholder engagement by coordinating meetings with trade associations, supervised institutions, international regulatory bodies, government agencies, other internal Board leadership, and subject matter experts on policy priorities and items of industry interest
Assisting in tracking, monitoring, and developing drafts of key policy priorities, projects, and deliverables
Preparing and coordinating drafting of policy memoranda, presentations, speeches, congressional testimony, and other materials for senior leadership briefing materials, presentations, and executive summaries for senior leadership
Contributing to special projects and process improvement initiatives
Qualifications
- Pursuing a graduate level degree in Public Policy or related field of study, graduating August 2027 or later.
- Strong analytical thinking, qualitative research abilities, organization, and attention to detail
- Ability to work in fast paced environment and engage with complex subject matter
- Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly and concisely
- Collaboration and working in team environment, interpersonal skills
- Quantitative and qualitative experience/literacy (able to interpret numbers, data, and public comment letters)
Notes
- US Citizenship is required.
- Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later. Proof of enrollment will be required.
- This position will require an on-site presence in Washington, DC.
Job Type
Intern (Fixed Term)
Job Exempt
Relocation Provided
No
Compensation Grade(s)
FH Pay Grade 20 - FH Pay Grade 22
Pay
33.65-33.65
Rehabilitation Act
The Board complies with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and provides job applicants with disabilities reasonable accommodations to assist them in applying for jobs at the Board. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job at the Board, please call 202-452-3880 or e-mail [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or application, membership, or service in the uniformed services.
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