Remarks:
This internship position will:
Support 13 economists (within Policy Research Analysis) with their independent research. Research topics may vary widely.When priorities necessitate, support Policy High Priority initiatives.The ideal hire will possess:
Some prior experience with databases or SQL.Some familiarity with statistics software (ex: SAS, R, STATA).US Citizenship is required for all Board internships
Applicants must be current students enrolled in a degree seeking program
This position requires a combination of hybrid and in-person presence in our Washington DC office
Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm
US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current graduate-level students, graduating from their program Spring 2026 or later.
About the Team
The Workforce and Workplace Management (WWM) team in the Division of Supervision and Regulation aligns workforce development strategies and talent management programs with the strategic plans and priorities of the Division and Federal Reserve Board.
The WWM team’s mission is to support strategic initiatives within SR and the System by overseeing the implementation of various Board workforce planning and human resources programs. These programs include conflicts of interest (COFI), performance management, position management, rewards and recognition, teleworking and alternative work schedule programs, job rotation programs, student internships, onboarding programs and workforce analytics. Additionally, WWM's role focuses on providing strategic consultation to SR management team(s) and ensuring that these programs are implemented based on industry best practices and in line with the Board's policies.
About the Role
The WWM team is seeking a year-round graduate student intern to help support and manage several projects, research and administrative work in the Division of Supervision Regulation. The intern will primarily focus on the administration of the conflicts of interest (COFI) program. This is a great opportunity for a graduate student with an academic focus in law, finance, public policy or public administration. The selected individual will complete assignments pertaining to conflicts of interest and all aspects of an embedded talent management team.
Responsibilities include:
Provide support to the cross-sectional Conflicts of Interest (COFI) program.Assist the program manager and designated ethics officer in addressing specific conflicts of interest and compliance matters within the Board and Federal Reserve Banks.Support the administration of ethics and conflicts of interest training and maintain necessary training materials, procedures, FAQ’s.Support the review of confidential financial disclosure reports and related documents and assist financial disclosure filers to ensure reporting requirements are understood and necessary information is reported accurately.Process credentials for staff conducting bank examinations/inspections and facilitate conflicts checks for Board and Federal Reserve Banks.Talent management support, including but not limited to the following areas:
Recruitment/onboardingRewards recognitionInternship programmingPerformance managementWorkday data entry and talent management administrationDrafting communications, research of best talent management practices, program improvement, and evaluation.Managing various SharePoint sites, lists, and librariesParticipation in special projects as assigned; may implement project recommendations.Over the course of the internship, the student will:
Improve upon written and presentation skills;Improve upon analytical skills;Participate in creating leadership and staff development recommendations;Suggest process, policy and program enhancements;Gain experience in both COFI and talent management programming.Suggested Education/Major: Pursuing graduate level degree in human resources, law, finance, public policy, public administration, business management, or related field.
Required Skills/Knowledge
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail;Strong verbal and written communication skills;Ability to work collaboratively in teams;Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skillsExcellent time management and organizational skills;Ability to exercise a high degree of confidentiality in all areas of responsibilities.Demonstrated interest in Ethics, Compliance, and Legal matters.Preferred Skills/Knowledge:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAdditional Notes
Anticipated Work Hours: During the summer, 40 hours per week; during the school semesters, min 15-20 hours per weekAnticipated Start Date: January 2025Anticipated Work Environment: This internship can be completed fully remote OR in a hybrid capacity in Washington, DC.The year-round intern will join the Data Architecture, Technology, and Analytics (DATA) section to assist members with a variety of projects aimed at modernizing the Research Statistics division’s data environment. The intern will have the opportunity to learn and work across all functional areas of the team, performing a variety of assignments. Agility, curiosity, and the ability to toggle between multiple projects simultaneously are key.
Specific projects/assignments may include:
Developing data pipelines and ML based analytical tools in AWS environment.Assisting data governance activities including but not limited to data flow diagrams development, data dictionaries development, and data inventory collection.Compiling and/or analyzing data to prepare dashboards, briefings, and reports for the DATA section.Supporting the section SharePoint Online site development.Education Requirements
Graduating fall 2025 or laterCurrently pursuing a graduate degree in Computer Science, Information Management Systems, Data Analytics, or other related field of study.Skills/Knowledge Required
Graduate school level or equivalent Data Analytics background with AWS cloud experience.Strong quantitative skills, including programming experience in python, R and other scripting languages for processing numerical and unstructured data.Experience in creating complex regular expressions.Skilled in the graphical representation of information in the form of charts, diagrams, pictures, and dashboards with programs and tools (e.g., Excel, Power Bl, python/R graphics lib).Excellent oral and written communication skills.Excellent organization skills.The internship is a year-round opportunity, running approximately January-August 2025, and can be completed virtually. We are seeking a commitment of 20-30 hrs/week.
U.S CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
Qualifications
Requires organizational, time management, and communication skills, and learning agility normally acquired through completion of HSD/GED or equivalent and five years of experience (FR-22), six years of experience (FR-23) or a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and four years’ experience providing support in a training environment. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Pro and requires ability to learn specialized software applications. Must be customer service focused and able to work effectively with at all levels.
The Examiner Education Office of FFIEC administers the many facets of training programs for federal and state financial institution examiners.
Though a hybrid schedule is driven by the role, this position will require an on-site presence in Arlington, VA at the L. William Siedman Center as needed for in-person classes.
About the Team Role
The Research Library at the Federal Reserve Board is offering a paid summer internship for graduate-level library or information science students to advance several projects that will improve library services to the Board research and professional community. We offer a full array of customized library services to staff members throughout the Board, with particular focus on data-intensive research, data acquisitions and cataloging, research curation, and metadata and taxonomy.
To enhance discovery and use of the Board’s valuable resources and research, projects will focus on data- and metadata-related efforts. Depending on the intern’s skills and interests, they will work on several of the following projects that represent a variety of the library’s responsibilities supporting the Board:
§ Data Catalog Maintenance and Expansion Support
Projects may include supporting: cataloging data assets in line with national, international, and local standards; metadata maintenance and clean up; and quality checks among systems.
§ Technology, Software, and Process Improvements
Projects may include assisting with migration to new systems, including a new Library Services Platform, data catalog, and subscription management software, and documentation of code and processes.
§ Scholarly Research and Communications
Projects may include: Enhance and maintain metadata for DOIs through Crossref; citation reports enhancements; progress in use of researcher IDs (ORCID).
§ Metadata and Taxonomy Standardization and Enhancement
Interns may assist with taxonomy and authority control development to support interoperability of the Federal Reserve Subject Taxonomy (FRST) and Federal Reserve Authority of Names (FRAN) that are used multiple Fed downstream applications.
§ Research
Research and prepare a report on findings of library and information systems best practices in support of the Research Library's strategic plan.
§ Outreach and Marketing
Assist the library’s Outreach/Training Team with implementing library marketing plan, awareness campaigns to promote utilization of the Board’s research and data assets and develop and update training materials.
Qualifications/Skills:
U.S. citizenship requiredEnrolled in a Master’s degree program in library or information science at an ALA-accredited institution (MLS)Graduating fall 2025 or laterKnowledge and interest in library technologyEvidence of interest in the field of library and information science; have completed a minimum of 10 credits in foundational library and/or information science coursework by the start of the internship.Must have attention to detail, initiative, and good communication skills.Should have a basic understanding of metadata.Python and/or coding skills are a plus, but not required. Students with prior course work in cataloging and metadata is preferred, but not required.Attach to your profile before submission:
cover letterresumeundergraduate graduate unofficial transcriptsOpen to students interested in working hybrid or 100% virtual.
About the TeamThe Administration team (Admin) within Research Statistics generally provides guidance and support to staff and management within the areas of human resources, training and development, budget, compensation, recruitment, and outreach. The team is seeking to hire a graduate intern interested in human resources, more specifically recruiting, outreach, and learning and development. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical, ideal for HR, management, organizational development and leadership, or related degree seekers.
About the Role
The intern will partner with the team in the areas of onboarding, internal training and development, outreach recruiting, and engagement. In addition, there is the opportunity to support communications, budgeting and forecasting, contracting, compensation, and space management.
Examples of possible projects include:
Event Execution: Coordinate logistics for onboarding and learning sessions, assist with externally facing informational sessions through task management, scheduling, post-event surveys, and correspondence for over 20 events.Collect and analyze data: support the evaluation and measurement of programs using Qualtrics and Forms. Conduct analysis of various types of survey responses to enhance and drive organizational change.Program support: research and recommend new program initiatives, evaluate procedures and recommend changes and participate in development of new guidelines.Training and Development: contribute to development of engaging and creative content and methods of delivery.Additional Organizational Development (OD) projects: Assist in preparation for staff and management training and programming, collaborate with other interns in executing internally facing learning sessions, support with externally facing materials and events as needed.Qualifications/Skills
Ability to work on-site 2-3 days a week in our offices in downtown Washington, D.C.Currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in a field related to Organizational Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Organizational Behavior, Management, Finance, Human Resources or Business.Graduating fall 2025 or laterSome experience with developing and delivering training contentSome experience with survey tools, such as Qualtrics or Microsoft FormsEffective communication skills (written and verbal)Action orientedAbility to adapt and continuously learnComfortable collaborating and working across functions or teamsDuties and Responsibilities
· With extensive guidance, performs data analysis to ensure the quality (conformity, consistency, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness) of financial data, banking structure data, survey data, contextual information data, and business data used for monetary, supervisory, research, and organizational decision-making purposes.
· Participates in providing data support services to end users, which includes data quality assurance activities (conformity, consistency, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness) and troubleshooting and researching datarelated questions. Participates in relevant internal task forces and committees that impact data management support.
· Shadows more senior staff to learn how to develop business requirements and report requirements for programmers to use in developing applications or automated programs to support analytical work, collect and make data accessible, and allow for the release of public information. With extensive guidance, ensures key security, regulatory, and policy requirements are adhered to with own work.
· Applies foundational level knowledge of the Board’s statistics requirements to ensure Reserve Banks’ adherence to policies, procedures, and best practices of data management services and status reporting. Participates in projects to establish or strengthen the data management program, data governance framework, methodologies, and data quality program.
· Shadows more senior staff to learn how to conduct product owner tasks such as monitoring product schedules and keeping stakeholders informed on the development and maintenance of systems, tools and platforms supporting operational capabilities.
· Shadows more senior staff to learn how to document test cases and identify issues in systems used to facilitate data management work.
· Supports gathering and analyzing data on the current business architecture and processes to identify root causes of issues, trends, patterns, and opportunities that impact the business line and stakeholders; reviews existing business processes and establishes metrics to improve processes.
· Conducts research on reporting requirements and guidance based on foundational knowledge of financial markets and institutions, and regulatory/monetary/structure data reporting for use by Board, Reserve Bank staff, and reporting institutions.
· Participates in developing metrics (e.g., on services, staff utilization, and performance) and creating documentation (e.g., strategic plan, policies, procedures, reports, charters, evaluations) for the national Statistics business line.
FR – 23 Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or related field and one year of experience. Must have novice to foundational knowledge in the following areas: systems automation, project coordination, financial analysis, data flow management, data collection, consulting, business process improvement, risk management, technical writing, technical communication, presentation skills, and administration. Must be able to work effectively with more senior staff. Must be able to support more senior staff with one or more of the following: data analysis; conducting research in areas relevant to division or Board needs; and/or developing and implementing data collection and analysis tools.
FR – 24 Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or related field and three years of experience. Must have foundational to intermediate knowledge in the following areas: systems automation, project coordination, financial analysis, data flow management, data collection, consulting, business process improvement, risk management, technical writing, technical communication, presentation skills, and administration. Must be able to work effectively with more senior staff. Must be able to support more senior staff with one or more of the following: data analysis; conducting research in areas relevant to division or Board needs; and/or developing and implementing data collection and analysis tools.
FR – 25 Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree in business, economics, finance, mathematics, computer science, information technology, or related field and four years of experience. Must have intermediate knowledge in the following areas: systems automation, project coordination, financial analysis, data flow management, data collection, consulting, business process improvement, risk management, technical writing, technical communication, presentation skills, and administration. Must be able to work effectively with more senior staff. Must be able to assist more senior staff with one or more of the following: data analysis; conducting research in areas relevant to division or Board needs; and/or developing and implementing data collection and analysis tools.
This position is for the Statistics Function Management Office within Board IT Statistics whose main responsibility is supporting the national Statistics Function- a business line that collects financial, banking structure, survey, and business data and provides data management services to ensure information is fit for use. New employees may participate in a local Board IT Statistics rotation program that would provide the employee an in-depth engagement with all Board IT Statistics units to develop their knowledge and expertise of the Statistics business line. A new employee’s exposure and engagement within Board IT Statistics would ensure a thorough knowledge and understanding of Board Statistics’ processes and procedures for providing services to stakeholders, performing program management support, and directing the national business line.
The Statistics Function Management Office (FMO) provides oversight and support for the function’s communications, governance, strategic initiatives, engagement models, and resource and demand management frameworks. The Statistics Data Management Analyst will be responsible for a wide range of business analysis activities, and must have exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and a strong ability to develop actionable plans and processes to address complex problems. Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prepare professional and effective deliverables tailored for staff at all levels is required. The ability to make sound decisions, communicate effectively and exhibit good judgment even under high pressure or difficult situations is also required.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning or strategy execution, project management, program management, risk management, data management and/or communications is strongly preferred. Experience creating data visualizations and developing tools and processes to manage data sets is preferred.
This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and in-office presence in Washington, DC.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Leads and/or participates in implementing cybersecurity tools such as firewalls, proxies, intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, endpoint protection, and data analysis platforms as part of an integrated defense in depth solution with a central security information and event management (SIEM) system and security orchestration tools. Leads technical and analytical assessments to support information security engineering decisions to ensure Board information and systems are adequately protected. Ability to characterize and manage moderately complex risks to mitigate cyber threats.
· With some guidance, proactively supports analysis of threat intelligence from a variety of sources to understand the nature of the threat, extract the information that informs threat hunt operations, and uses that information to investigate Board IT assets for evidence of an intrusion or compromise.
· With some guidance, emulates threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures in a controlled and/or production environment to demonstrate and observe the technical aspects of the emulated activity. Leads and/or develops adequate detection strategies and develops mitigations as needed to address the specific details of the threat.
· Leads the development of programs that apply statistical models, mathematical principles, and other analytic tradecraft to a variety of IT network-generated data for the purposes of identifying anomalous activity, suspicious network activity, and ultimately leads to the discovery of intrusions and/or compromises.
· With some guidance, identifies and analyzes system-generated logs and capture forensic images of a variety of systems for the purposes of fully analyzing a cybersecurity intrusion and/or compromise. Includes use of advanced knowledge to perform root cause analysis and develop timelines to show the actions taken by a cyber threat actor in an environment. Leads the completion of all phases of the incident response process including identification, containment, eradication, and remediation.
· Leads implementation of vulnerability scans and ensures operational systems are adequately patched to protect the Board from potential cyber threat actors. Leads the analysis of vulnerabilities and proof of concept code as it becomes available to assess the technical implications of a given threat and ensure that the Board’s defenses are sufficient. Maintains advanced knowledge of ethical hacking principles to apply the skills to the management of vulnerabilities and mitigation of technical risk. Ensures that vulnerabilities are managed and patched according to Board policies and procedures.
· Leads the development of and/or develops data analytic software and cybersecurity scripts using a variety of programming and scripting languages to enable cybersecurity activities designed to defend the Board’s IT assets. With limited guidance, develops programs, software, and scripts that automate the cybersecurity process. With limited guidance, develops data queries and scheduled jobs designed to correlate data for further analysis. With limited guidance, integrates tools and systems for advanced analysis of relevant data.
· With moderate guidance, manages cybersecurity projects focused on developing and instrumenting moderately complex approaches to detect, prevent, and respond to cybersecurity intrusions and/or compromises. Authors documents and oversees the execution of project plans, schedules, requirements, risks, assumptions, cost, performance, and resource utilization with minimal supervision.
Position Requirements
FR-26 Minimal Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or a related business technology field and five years of experience. Must have advanced knowledge in in at least one of the following areas: general cybersecurity fundamentals, cyber threat analysis, data science principles, digital forensics, incident handling, incident management, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, automation and programming, project management, and relevant technologies and programming languages. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be familiar with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION. Must be able to support one or more of the following: providing threat assessments, recommending cybersecurity technologies for intrusion detection and prevention, assessing technical vulnerabilities, identifying automation opportunities, investigating, and resolving security breaches, technical writing, and communication.
FR-27 Minimal Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or a related business technology field and six years of experience. Must have expert knowledge in the in at least one of the following areas: general cybersecurity fundamentals, cyber threat analysis, data science principles, digital forensics, incident handling, incident management, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, automation and programming, project management, and relevant technologies and programming languages. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be familiar with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION. Must be able to lead one or more of the following: providing threat assessments, recommending cybersecurity technologies for intrusion detection and prevention, assessing technical vulnerabilities, identifying automation opportunities, investigating, and resolving security breaches, technical writing, and communication.
FR-28 Minimal Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity or a related business technology field and eight years of experience. Must have expert knowledge in the in at least one of the following areas: general cybersecurity fundamentals, cyber threat analysis, data science principles, digital forensics, incident handling, incident management, incident response, vulnerability management, security engineering, automation and programming, project management, and relevant technologies and programming languages. Must be able to work effectively with staff. Must be familiar with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION. Must be able to direct one or more of the following: providing threat assessments, recommending cybersecurity technologies for intrusion detection and prevention, assessing technical vulnerabilities, identifying automation opportunities, investigating, and resolving security breaches, technical writing, and communication.
Remarks: The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) is an individual contributor position responsible for leading the enterprise vulnerability management program for the Board. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) possesses knowledge of policies and best practices pertinent to vulnerability management and has the ability to operationalize that information in the form of organizational governance and technical process (NIST, DHS/CISA, OWASP, NVD, SEI, etc.). The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) consumes cyber threat intelligence that describes new and emerging vulnerabilities and translates that information into active defense and preventive measures. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) analyzes systems for potential weaknesses and/or vulnerabilities and proposes solutions to mitigate those risks. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) establishes and oversees patch management operations for all kinds of assets in the environment and designs mitigations where patching is impractical or impossible. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) establishes and implements a risk management approach for vulnerabilities including thresholds, mitigations, and risk tolerances that drives other vulnerability response actions. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) provides services including static and dynamic application security testing, web application vulnerability scanning, vulnerability analysis, enterprise patch management, and proposing mitigations for specific threats. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) develops technical products and presents highly technical subjects to a variety of audiences ranging from non-technical senior leaders to highly technical subject matter experts. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) collaborates with other vulnerability management professionals in the Federal space and throughout the Federal Reserve System to develop and implement cybersecurity solutions that enable vulnerability management activities. The Sr. Vulnerability Analyst (Sr. Cybersecurity Analyst) provides technical and analytical vulnerability assessments to support information security engineering decisions to ensure Board information and systems are adequately protected.
Highly Desirable:
· At least 5-7 years of full-time experience supporting a vulnerability management program.
· Experience applying industry standards and best practices in an operational environment to adequately manage risk and mitigate vulnerabilities as part of an enterprise service.
· Experience with a variety of vulnerability and patch management technologies including, but not limited to, Qualys, Tenable, Nessus, Invicti, Fortify, CrowdStrike Falcon Spotlight, Microsoft Defender Vulnerability Management, etc.
· Experience applying expert knowledge of adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures to identify, prioritize, and ultimately respond to vulnerabilities identified within the Board’s enterprise network.
· Experience mentoring less experienced team members in vulnerability management and response activities.
· Experience in vulnerability analysis, threat modeling, and designing mitigation and remediation strategies.
· Experience managing vulnerabilities in on-premises systems, mobile devices, and in cloud environments, (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and Data Centers).
· Experience developing programs and/or automated tools using a programming / scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, etc.).
· Familiarity with relevant policies, procedures, and be able to work with TOP SECRET / SENSITIVE COMPARTMENTED INFORMATION.
· Demonstrated resourcefulness and advanced critical thinking skills to independently direct, analyze, and implement solutions for all the various complex problems that arise in the administrative and operations area.
· Expert technical writing and communications skills. Contacts are often with division leadership, but also with staff at all levels; a significant degree of coordination and contact with other units/sections/divisions may also be required.
· Ability to construct clear and concise written work and applies an increasingly advanced understanding of grammar, sentence structure, and intended audience(s) to the process of writing and editing such work.
· Ability to explain to cross-team or cross-divisional partners items of high levels of complexity.
· Possess skills in negotiation and persuasion in performing duties and influencing support for change.
This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and in-office presence in Washington, DC with the option for full remote.
About the Role
The Insurance Supervision and Regulation section performs a broad variety of work related to insurance, and the assigned work for the analyst will depend on their skills and interests. Current thematic areas of focus for the team include trends related to (1) the availability and affordability of property insurance and (2) life insurers’ evolving investment portfolios and usage of reinsurance.
This position may also have responsibilities related to the supervision of depository institution holding companies significantly engaged in insurance activities. These responsibilities could include:
Engaging proactively with examination teams and Reserve Bank managementOverseeing the execution of supervisory plans and the conformance with policies and proceduresGaining an in-depth knowledge of assigned supervised firm(s) Participating in the examination of supervised firmsFR-27: A bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, economics, finance, accounting, law, or a related field and a minimum of six years of related experience
FR-28: A bachelor’s degree in actuarial science, economics, finance, accounting, law, or a related field and a minimum of eight years of related experience
Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrated subject matter expertise in insurance topicsAbility to convey complex information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writingAbility to adapt, build rapport, and view problems and solutions from multiple perspectivesStrong learning agility, teamwork, and collaboration skillsPreferred Skills/Knowledge
Relevant credentials (actuarial, accounting, financial analysis, law, or risk management)Demonstrated research and quantitative data analysis skills (e.g., R, STATA, SQL, etc.)Notes:
This position requires travel.For most analysts, travel is about a week per quarter, but could be as high as 25% of days, domestically or internationally, depending on the assignments.This position is located in Washington DC and will require on-site presence four times per month and as business needs require.A writing assessment will be administered during the interview process.Position requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 5 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience (FR-26) or A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience (FR-27).
REMARKS:
The Federal Reserve Board’s Supervision Regulation Division is seeking an individual to contribute to the Bank Secrecy Act / Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) section’s policy and guidance initiatives and financial institution supervisory responsibilities. The position requires experience in developing and implementing rulemakings, policies, and guidance and/or examining for compliance with the BSA/AML and Office Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations. Essential competencies include successful collaboration with diverse stakeholder groups as well as strong written and oral communication skills for briefing principals and developing and conveying solutions to complex policy and implementation issues.
The selected individual will have the opportunity to contribute to international and domestic initiatives to enhance AML and countering of terrorist financing (CFT) related policy and supervision for the U.S. and global financial system. The successful candidate will be involved in activities that support Federal Reserve efforts in consolidated supervision and financial regulation and will also perform in-depth analysis involving complex and sensitive BSA/AML and OFAC issues.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participates in or leads and conducts projects with the Treasury Department and the other Federal Banking Agencies regarding the development of interagency guidance and rulemakings.
• Develops international, interagency, and internal policies and guidance to promote effective and efficient BSA/AML and OFAC compliance.
• Develops and implements, on an interagency basis, BSA/AML and OFAC examination policies and procedures, including various training and education initiatives.
• Participates in or leads and conducts projects related to the national coordination and oversight of supervisory initiatives involving BSA/AML and OFAC programs of supervised banking organizations.
• Based on technical BSA regulations, designs and implements supervisory strategies, including enforcement actions, to address significant BSA/AML/OFAC deficiencies in collaboration with Federal Reserve attorneys and analysts.
• Provides written or oral briefings to keep Board Governors, senior management, and Federal Reserve System groups informed on developing trends and issues pertaining to money laundering and terrorist financing.
• Provides subject-matter expertise and support to senior management and principals, including Board Governors, for interagency BSA/AML working groups.
• Responds to Congressional inquiries and requests from governmental sources, such as Government Accountability Office and Office of the Inspector General, relating to BSA/AML and OFAC compliance.
• Engages with and provides outreach to private sector, domestic and international bodies on initiatives for innovation with BSA/AML and OFAC compliance.
A writing sample may be requested.
This position is located in Washington DC and will require on-site presence of 4 days per month and as business needs require. Relocation assistance is available.
FR-26 requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience in information management, library sciences, history, or a related field; or equivalent experience. Requires a master’s degree in information management, library sciences, or history with 4 years of related experience is preferred. Must possess senior level knowledge of records and information management concepts, principles, and practices, including electronic records and information management. Must possess advanced analytical, problem solving, research, and business process analysis abilities. Must have excellent attention to detail and a demonstrated ability to balance multiple assignments simultaneously. Must possess and demonstrate advanced subject matter expertise regarding applicable laws, regulations, and guidance (e.g., Federal Records Act, Paperwork Reduction Act, Open Data Act, FOIA and Privacy Acts, federal records regulations, Board- specific policies and procedures, etc.). Must be able to obtain advanced knowledge of Board and Reserve Bank functions to develop and implement electronic recordkeeping processes for Board divisions and Reserve Banks. Must be able to quickly learn and remain current on a wide range of relevant information technology used at the Board. Must have advanced functional knowledge and ability to incorporate recordkeeping functionality and technical business processes into those systems and applications. Must have advanced knowledge of best practices associated with usability, information systems design, and information retrieval. Must be able to learn and have advanced knowledge of the holdings of the Records Program to ensure appropriate searches are conducted when locating documents responsive to records requests. Must have excellent interpersonal skills to interact with a breadth of Board and Reserve Bank staff at all levels and build relationships as appropriate. Must demonstrate advanced communication (oral and written) and consultative skills, especially the ability to both clearly and concisely communicate findings or information and train others at all levels. Must have familiarity with and ability to apply advanced project management principles to work performed, whether traditional or agile.
FR 27 - Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience in information management, library sciences, history, data management, or a related field; or equivalent experience. A master’s degree in information management, library sciences, data management or history with 5 years of related experience is preferred.
The Lead Records and Information Management Analyst will lead various efforts within the Records Management Services function. This role focuses on leading projects to support the Board and Board-delegated functions in identifying and managing the records they create and receive. The lead analyst will:
Facilitate efforts to decommission, migrate, and destroy eligible systems and records. Consult with Board technical and business staff to implement recordkeeping requirements for records and data maintained by the Board in systems and applications, including M365, custom developed applications, and COTS products purchased by the Board that maintain Board records.Stay up to date with trends and policies in information and data governance, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies to ensure that recordkeeping requirements are implemented appropriately at the Board to support the long-term preservation of records. Develop recordkeeping plans, provide guidance, and ensure compliance with records management laws, regulations, policies, and schedules.This position is located on-site in Washington, DC with a minimum on-site requirement of 6 days per month and as business needs require.
FR-27: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 5 years of related experience
FR-28: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 7 years of related experience
About the Team
The SR Risk Analysis and Emerging Issues section directs and coordinates System activities relating to risk identification and risk monitoring in the banking system. The group supports policy development and implementation as well as supervisory assessments of risk and risk management practices at supervised institutions. In aligning its work with SR's strategic goals, the section works closely with other SR sections and System groups and communicates identified banking system risks and associated supervisory activities to key stakeholders, including the SR director, Board members and the Supervision Committee. The Risk section also provides the Division and System with technical knowledge and expertise about specific risk issues and risk management practices to assist in assessing risks and risk management practices at individual institutions and across the industry.
Team Objectives
The SR Risk Analysis and Emerging Issues section supports the overall mission of SR to promote a safe, sound, and stable banking and financial system that supports the growth and stability of the U.S. economy. As part of SR's strategic goals, the Risk section strives to meet the following four main objectives:
1. Lead systematic and consistent processes for developing, gathering, synthesizing, analyzing, discussing, and responding to System risk information;
2. Support the day-to-day supervisory efforts of System supervisory groups to identify risks and provide subject matter expertise to assist with the evaluation of risk management practices at supervised institutions;
3. Contribute to policy development and implementation of risk-related topics;
4. Participate in addressing any other risk-related issues and contribute to other risk-related projects - such as testimony, speeches and Congressional responses.
About the Role
Principal duties and responsibilities include:
• Identify relevant and emerging credit, market and liquidity risk issues and trends by performing in-depth analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, including results of examinations and other supervisory activities;
• Communicate well developed and well supported conclusions through clear and concise written products such as emails, presentations, reports, and briefing notes for delivery to internal stakeholders such as supervisory portfolio leads, management groups, examiners, Board members, etc.;
• Coordinate and collaborate with peers and colleagues across the Federal Reserve system and interagency in order to stay abreast of views and trends;
• Lead or participate in special studies or projects to inform the Federal Reserve’s oversight of credit, market and liquidity risk, to enhance our supervisory process and to develop supervisory guidance and regulation;
• Train junior analysts.
Requirements:
• Demonstrated safety and soundness examination experience and proven knowledge of banking regulation
• Strong analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Experience leading and collaborating effectively in a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial or retail credit products/risk or market/liquidity risk
Notes:
• This position is located in Washington DC. Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 4 days per month onsite. Relocation assistance is available.
• The interview process will include a writing exercise.
Position requirements:
A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 6 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 4 years of related experience (FR-27), or A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public policy, economics, or another related field and a minimum of 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a related field and 6 years of related experience (FR-28).
REMARKS:
The Cross-Policy Integration Secretariat (CPI) section within the Division of Supervision Regulation serves as a chief of staff for the deputy director of Policy in SR, to align policy priorities across the group’s international and domestic work. Examples of the section’s work include coordinating the division’s domestic engagement (e.g., with interagency partners, FSOC as well as responses to Congressional inquiries) and international policy-related engagement (e.g., with the Basel Committee, Financial Stability Board). The section serves as the Secretariat for SR’s committee for supervision and regulation-related matters, drafts governor memos and responses to Congressional inquiries on policy priorities, and coordinates the issuance of supervisory guidance. CPI is seeking an individual to take forward work on these policy priorities and support coordination of international engagement. The position provides a high level of exposure to priority policy work and with principals and senior division leaders. The position will also require the individual to build connections across the Policy Group and Supervision Group within SR as well as with other Board stakeholders.
In this role candidates should expect to:
• Draft talking points for principals and senior leaders, briefing notes, and Congressional correspondence on priority SR policy topics.
• Track key domestic and international policy initiatives on priority policy topics and synthesize the information into briefing materials for senior leadership and principals.
• Coordinate and collaborate with key Federal Reserve System stakeholders, with other U.S. financial regulatory agencies, and with international counterparts to align messaging on priority policy areas.
• Serve as a key point of contact for taking forward work in priority policy areas.
• Develop an understanding of key policy areas.
• Prepare written and oral work products analyzing policy positions and identifying areas of interconnections or interdependencies among priority policy topics to inform the broader work of the Policy Group.
The ideal candidate will have:
• Experience producing different types of work product (e.g., talking points, briefing memos, responses, and policy memos) under tight time pressure with quick turnaround times.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Intellectual curiosity and an interest in financial institution regulatory and policy issues.
• Ability to learn, digest, and engage in new topics. Candidate should feel equally comfortable working in familiar areas/areas of expertise and delving into new topics, issues, and challenges.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Strong collaboration skills in engaging stakeholders, proactively keeping them involved as a project evolves, and building a network among domestic and international stakeholders to promote the CPI’s mission.
• Strong project management skills, anticipating barriers, challenges and roadblocks and addressing them proactively to keep the project moving forward.
• Flexibility to manage competing priorities efficiently and to complete tasks under tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail, thoroughness, resourcefulness, and creativity.
• Ability to incorporate feedback effectively and efficiently.
• Sound judgment in keeping relevant stakeholders, management, and senior leadership apprised of status and developments and knowing when to escalate issues.
• Ability to distill complex information and identify appropriate options or solutions for decision makers.
• Ability to manage and successfully complete multiple and/or complex projects simultaneously, keeping management and senior leadership apprised of developments and areas of disagreement.
• Ability to provide day-to-day guidance to junior staff and facilitate their learning and development.
• Experience, knowledge of and familiarity with the Board’s regulatory frameworks (e.g., capital, liquidity) is preferred.
• Advanced degree in business, law, public policy, or related fields is also desirable.
• Travel required: 5-10%.
A writing exercise and/or sample may be requested.
This position is located in Washington DC and will require on-site presence of 4 days per month and as business needs require. Relocation assistance is available.
Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business administration, finance, economics, accounting, or similar area, or equivalent experience, plus at least eight years of progressive specialized experience in auditing, inspecting, evaluating, or reviewing programs obtained in an OIG or similar program, including two years of direct or indirect management/ supervisory experience including the accomplishment of objectives through the leadership of direct reports and/or project teams and the evaluation of performance, or comparable position. Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance, and is subject to the Board’s drug testing program. Requires expert knowledge of auditing, evaluation, inspection, management, and/or analytical principles, techniques, methods, and procedures, including Government Auditing Standards and other applicable standards or guidance. Requires the ability to direct, coordinate, and consult on audit, inspection, evaluation, and other review activities. Requires strong knowledge of the Board’s, the Bureau’s, and the System’s primary mission areas and administrative operations. May require an extensive knowledge of information technology and its application to Board and Bureau programs and operations and auditing such programs and operations. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to review audit/inspection/evaluation reports and other work products for completeness, adequacy, and supportability. Demonstrates ability to guide, direct, mentor, and train subordinate staff assigned to projects, so they may handle the demands of their assignments. Demonstrates ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of others by exercising a high degree of tact, diplomacy, resourcefulness, and judgment. Prefer certification in one or more of the following: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Information System Security Professional, and/or other related professional certification.
REMARKS
Past performance evaluations may be requestedThe OIG’s telework policy requires employees to be physically present in the office a minimum of 4 days per month. Employees may be expected to be physically present in the office more than 4 days per month, as required by business needs.Prior experience in conducting, leading, and managing IT and cybersecurity-related audits and evaluations (in areas such as systems development, cybersecurity, governance, data management, privacy, and IT capital planning and investment control) within a federal IT environment and/or the financial industry is preferred.Knowledge of risks and related audit considerations with artificial intelligence, zero trust architecture, cloud computing, supply chain risk management, financial payment systems modernization, fintech, and blockchain is preferred.Prior experience in developing and maturing data literacy and analytics capabilities is a plus.Knowledge of vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, and red-team assessment methodologies is a plus.FR-23 Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Business or similar field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in organizational communications principles and practices. Familiar with communications principles and strategies in an information technology and data environment. Experience with digital communication channels including but not limited to websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications. Requires the ability to translate technical IT concepts of limited complexity into digestible information for audiences with varying levels of understanding about the topic. Understands and applies knowledge of organizational communication principles and practices to include communication plan development, implementation, and ongoing support. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong proofreading and editing skills. Familiar with transformation, change management, and program/project management. Familiar with writing style guides and applies appropriate guidance to communication materials. Familiar with one or more communication technologies or tools used at the Board. Familiar with website editing and change management.
FR-24 Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Business or similar field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in organizational communications principles and practices. Knowledge and experience with communications strategies in an information technology and data environment. Experience with digital communication channels including but not limited to websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications. Requires the ability to translate basic to moderately complex technical IT concepts into digestible information for audiences with varying levels of understanding about the topic. Understands and applies knowledge of organizational communication principles and practices to include communication plan development, implementation, and ongoing support. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong proofreading and editing skills. Knowledgeable about transformation, change management, and program/project management. Knowledgeable about writing style guides and applies applicable guidance to communication materials. Knowledgeable about one or more communication technologies or tools used at the Board. Experienced with website editing and change management.
FR-25 Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Business or similar field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in organizational communications principles and practices. Knowledge and experience with communications strategies in an information technology and data environment. Experience with digital communication channels including but not limited to websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications. Requires the ability to translate complex technical IT concepts into digestible information for audiences with varying levels of understanding about the topic. Understands and applies knowledge of organizational communication principles and practices to include communication plan development, implementation, and ongoing support. Strong oral and written communication skills. Advanced proofreading and editing skills. Experience with transformation, change management, and program/project management. Well versed with writing style guides and applies applicable guidance to communication materials. Expertise with one or more communication technologies or tools used at the Board. Experienced and confident with website editing and change management.
FR-26 Minimal Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, English, Public Relations, Organizational Development, Business or similar field, or equivalent work experience with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in organizational communications principles and practices. Knowledge and experience with communications strategies in an information technology and data environment. Experience with digital communication channels including but not limited to websites, digital displays, video, print media, social media, and mobile applications. Requires the ability to translate complex technical IT concepts into digestible information for audiences with varying levels of understanding about the topic. Understands and applies knowledge of organizational communication principles and practices to include communication plan development, implementation, and ongoing support. Strong oral and written communication skills. Advanced proofreading and editing skills. Experience with transformation, change management, and program/project management. Well versed with writing style guides and applies applicable guidance to communication materials. Expertise with one or more communication technologies or tools used at the Board. Experienced and confident with website editing and change management.
The Communications Specialist will focus on the design, implementation, and administration of internal and external communications. This position will require interaction with all levels of division leadership and staff. Incumbent will participate in the selection of appropriate communication methods and techniques after evaluating alternatives and peer or management review. Incumbent will network with communication experts across the organization to exchange information related to communication best practices. The Communication Specialist will be required to communicate in non-technical language with stakeholders about technology.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 business applications and creation of presentation decks is required. Ability to write to a style guide, work in small teams, and operate independently is required. Must possess a high level of attention to detail, be self-motivated, and work with a great deal of autonomy. Should be an effective communicator and familiar with a variety of message delivery mediums. Possess the ability to assess existing communication systems for effectiveness and recommend courses of action as appropriate.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:
A background in technical writing and editing, writing for the web, working with content management systems, and HTML highly desirable. Working knowledge of SharePoint online and various video on-demand training tools is also highly desirable. Ability to craft multifaceted communication plans, guide them to implementation, and support them going forward is desired.
This position is hybrid, requiring a combination of telework and in-office presence in Washington, DC.
The Intern will support the Continuity Programs Staff on coordination and implementation of the Continuity Program for the Board and it's divisions and offices. In addition to the focus on Board Continuity of Operations (COOP), there will be required FEMA on-line training opportunities to augment work experience. The position will involve development and refinement of procedures, plans and documents. Review and update of materials for training and drills. Support to the update and refinement of the Continuity Planning documents.
The incumbent must be organized, possess professional writing skills, the ability to multi-task and to work independently. This internship will be customized to meet the needs of the team while tailoring the activities to the interests and preferences of the intern, when possible. The incumbent should have good communication, customer service, organizational, and planning skills. In addition, to experience with editing/proofreading and in records management. Some experience with business analysis, research, quality assurance and SharePoint is a plus.
Suggested Majors/Minors: Preferred majors include Communication, Political Science, Business Administration, but all majors will be considered.
Preferred Skills: Microsoft SharePoint experience
Required Documents for Application: Unofficial Transcript; a writing sample may be requested as part of the recruiting process.
Expected Start/End Dates: Fall 2024 through Fall 2025
Expected Hours: Minimum of 30 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer.
Location: This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence at least once per week in the Board’s office located in Washington, D.C.
US Citizenship is required for all Board Internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2025 or later.
About the Team
The International Engagement and Strategy (IES) section within the Division of International Finance is seeking a Financial Analyst focused on relationship management and logistics to support the Federal Reserve Board’s participation in international forums and organizations, including the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Group of 20 (G20), Group of 7 (G7), International Monetary Fund (IMF), Organization for Economic Cooperation Development (OECD), other similar forums, and broader institutional engagement with other central banks and government entities.
The International Engagement and Strategy section is dedicated to bolstering the Board’s visibility, engagement, and recognition of its economic and financial expertise in global topics. This includes developing and strengthening contacts and managing relationships with staff at other central banks, foreign finance ministries, and other official sector contacts and serving on and supporting various working groups of these international organizations. The section develops and executes the strategy for the Board’s international engagement and conducts research and analysis related to emerging and recurring international issues, helping to shape the Board’s point of view. The section conducts outreach and prepares briefing books, annotated agendas, talking points, and other materials for international meetings, including the coordination of materials with other divisions. Responsibilities also include coordinating the Board members’ participation in and staff work related to international meetings and visitors, including evaluating the background of foreign contacts. The section also leads the Board’s interaction with Treasury on the negotiation of meeting communiqués (e.g., G7, G20, IMFC).
Summary
The financial analyst will work closely with other U.S. government agencies, particularly the U.S. Treasury, and will participate in efforts to promote the Board’s visibility, engagement, and influence, in recognition of its economic and financial expertise. With some guidance, the Financial Analyst focused on relationship management and logistics coordinates and supports Board member participation in international engagement, including by providing logistical and strategic support, setting agendas, coordinating bilateral meetings, hosting events and visitors, managing readouts and correspondence, developing institutional relationships and protecting the reputation of the Board by evaluating the background of foreign contacts.
Duties and Responsibilities
The Financial Analyst in IES works independently with some guidance, as well as with other staff members, and:
Provides logistical support for international bilateral and multilateral engagement, coordinating with colleagues at the Board, in the U.S. government and internationally.With some guidance, organizes attendance of Board member and senior staff at international meetings, schedules bilateral meetings, and manages correspondence with foreign counterparts.Maintains and deepens institutional relationships domestically and internationally, including support for continuity of dialogue across engagements and maintaining accurate records of institutional relationships and engagement.Serves as a main point of contact and plays a leading role in hosting high-profile events and high-ranking visitors, including during the upcoming U.S. G20 presidency.Contributes to the coordination of public G20 and G7 communique negotiations.Protects the reputation of the Board, working, in conjunction with other Board staff, to execute enterprise due diligence procedures for evaluating the authenticity and appropriateness of international interactions, including conducting research on the background of foreign contacts.Supports coverage and analysis of topical economic and financial policy issues.Position Requirements/Qualifications
FR-26 requires a bachelor’s degree, plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience (for example, Federal Reserve System or other policy institutions).
FR-27requires a bachelor’s degree, plus at least 6 years of relevant work experience. More years of experience are preferred.
A strong sense of collegiality and teamwork is essential, as is a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Prior experience with coordination and outreach with international meetings, international organizations, and central banks and other official sector institutions is strongly desired.
Required Skills
Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and influence individuals with differing priorities and interests.Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills. Formal writing experience preferred.Decision Quality: Makes timely, thoughtful decisions and is adept at problem solving. Exercises excellent judgment, carefully gathers information, seeks diverse opinions, and challenges own biases, listens attentively and critically, exhibits clear thinking.Organizational Skills: Set priorities and achievable goals, develops systems to manage competing demands, manages time well, attention to detail, communicates expectations clearly.Relationship Building: Has good diplomatic skills and builds collaborative relationships that establish trust and confidence with others across all levels internal and external to the organization.Project Management: Routinely participates in projects or assignments with staff at all levels at the Board and Reserve Banks as well as other institutions. Demonstrates ability to manage large and complex processes and projects.Problem Solving: Works with professionalism, initiative, reliability, and maturity of judgment.Teamwork: Ability to work well in group settings and to represent the Board in various settings.This position is in Washington, D.C. and offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities to both telework and work onsite. Travel frequency up to 25%, depending on business needs.