Washington, DC, USA
3 days ago
Planning & Relationship Management Analyst, International Engagement & Strategy - IF

About the Role

The graduate-level Intern will operate as a project coordinator and support the Division of Consumer and Community Affairs’ Front Office (FO) in advancing the Division’s mission to promote a fair and transparent financial services marketplace for all consumers. The FO is central to aligning the Division’s work activities to its strategic goals and supporting a high performing workforce. It establishes and implements effective procedures and protocols and facilitates timely completion of key work activities by monitoring and reporting progress on achieving success measures and completing high quality deliverables.

The Intern will be under the supervision of the Deputy Director. They willperform various administrative tasks to help communicate, manage, and plan how to prioritize work activities and keep them onschedule.The Intern may also support the collection, analysis, and reporting of risk and risk mitigation opportunities for various work activities, as well as other related tasks as assigned. They must follow data quality best practices and are expected to present their work to various audiences in the Division.

Requirements

Suggested Major/Education: Must be a graduate student pursuing a graduate degree in an business management, finance, accounting, computer science, or other relevant fields graduating in December 2025 or later

Requires knowledge of fundamental project management principles, concepts, and techniques Musthaveexcellent communication and interpersonal skills to develop and maintain good business relationships;strongorganizationalandtime managementskills;keen ability to prioritize work based on strategic plans and protocols; high attention to detail;able to work effectively with a team and as an individual based on business needs.Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Possessessolid working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams; experience with Microsoft Project or similar project management tools is a plus.Applicants should provide a cover letter, resume, an unofficial transcript from their current institution(s) reflecting relevant coursework and may include contact information for one or two professional references.

Anticipated Work Hours: During the summer, 40 hours per week; during the school semester, 15-30 hours per week

Anticipated Work Environment: This internship will be a hybrid role, with a combination of in-person and remote work.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts legal research (e.g., statutes, regulations, case law, policies).Writes memoranda, correspondence, case law briefs, and legislative summaries.Attends and participates in client meetings.

Requirements for Summer Law Clerk

Applicant must be a current 1L.Applicants should have an enthusiasm for seeking out opportunities to learn new legal skills; excellent oral communication, research, writing skills, and initiative to see projects to completion while multi-tasking in a hybrid workplace environment.

Required Documents for Application

To apply, submit a resume, writing sample, and a cover letter that indicates why you wish to work for the OIG. Transcripts will be required when grades become available.

Location

This internship is expected to be completed in a hybrid environment with some in-office presence required. The internship includes participation in various Board and OIG community events. In-person presence at these events is strongly recommended.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current law students, graduating from their program fall 2025 or later.

Introduction to the OIG: https://oig.federalreserve.gov/introduction.htm

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

Duties 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.

Position requirements:

For the FR27: A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, 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. Requires excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as high level analytical ability. Also requires a broad working knowledge of all areas of HR normally acquired through at least one year of HR generalist experience. Additionally, an understanding of benefits and compensation strategies, policies, rules, and methodologies are preferred. Familiarity with Reserve Bank operations and Reserve Bank policies, procedures, rules, and methodologies are also desirable.

For the FR28: A bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, 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. Requires excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills as well as high level analytical ability. Also requires a broad working knowledge of all areas of HR normally acquired through at least one year of HR generalist experience. Additionally, an understanding of benefits and compensation strategies, policies, rules, and methodologies are preferred. Familiarity with Reserve Bank operations and Reserve Bank policies, procedures, rules, and methodologies are also desirable.

Remarks:

This position's work is broad in scope covering one or more complex areas. Policy, procedure, or precedent are typically created by this position. Senior HR analysts will perform qualitative and quantitative analysis in support of the Board’s responsibilities and policy objectives. The successful candidate will demonstrate critical thinking skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to use sound judgement, assimilate new information quickly, analyze complex problems, and take initiative. Senior HR analysts will contribute to oversight of Reserve Banks, including participating on review and examinations, assessing new initiatives, and conducting ongoing monitoring. Senior HR analysts will contribute to policy and regulatory processes by assessing Reserve Bank consistency with current policy and regulation, identifying novel issues and emerging risks, and providing expertise to support changes to policy and regulation. Senior HR analysts have general oversight responsibility for the Reserve Banks’ compensation, workforce strategy, and benefits programs and may help develop or lead the development of strategies for Reserve Bank human resources including compensation, benefits, and workforce strategy. Previous knowledge of one or more of these topics, or experience in HR operations is preferred.

This position will require extensive interaction with Reserve Bank and Board staff and officials. Senior HR analysts produce written materials for a variety of audiences.

This position requires some travel. A writing sample may be required.

This role is located in Washington DC and will require relocation and on-site presence via a hybrid schedule. Employees are expected to spend a minimum of 6 days per month onsite.Relocation assistance is available.

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 the above fields and 3 years of related experience.

About the Team

The Digital Innovations Policy team examines emerging issues at the nexus of technology and payments, clearing, and settlement – most notably related to the future of payments. These issues include the changing nature of money and payments platforms in an increasingly digital environment; the potential benefits and risks associated with digital assets such as stablecoins and other digital currencies; the potential effects of artificial intelligence (AI) on payments; the effects of digital innovations on the operation and oversight of Federal Reserve financial services; and the supervisory and regulatory framework for emerging payments platforms, activities, and institutions.

About the Role
The analyst will contribute to quantitative and qualitative policy research and analysis on digital assets, distributed ledger technology, AI, and other topics at the intersection of technology and payments. The analyst will also draft policy communications such as talking points and speeches on these topics. The analyst will also participate in the team’s engagement and/or collaboration with stakeholders across the Federal Reserve System and the public and private sectors.

Position requirements include, but are not limited to:
• Knowledge or ability to learn about and inform others on innovations in payments
• Knowledge or ability to develop expertise related to payments, clearing, and settlement
• Experience conducting statistical analysis
• Ability to simplify complex policy and technical topics and create written deliverables for a general audience
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a variety of subject matter experts, such as economists, policy analysts, technologists, and other stakeholders
• Comfort with ambiguity and the ability to quickly assimilate new information

The ideal candidate will possess:
• Familiarity with public policy analysis and public policy communications
• Specific knowledge of emerging digital assets and the data sources used to analyze the digital asset ecosystem
• Experience working with R and Python and developing data visualizations
• Academic background/degree in public policy, economics, finance, political science, or related fields

Note

A writing sample may be requested.This position is located in Washington, D.C. and will require on-site presence for a minimum of six days per month.

Requirements FR-27

Successful candidate will have at least four years of work experience as a practicing attorney in private practice or government agency and general knowledge in the regulation of financial institutions or in the regulation of securities, derivatives, insurance or commodities. Prior experience in developing and drafting regulations applicable to banking organizations or other financial institutions also is valuable. Corporate transactional experience is helpful. Successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytic and interpersonal skills (including the ability to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels of the organization), personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines. Must also possess excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills (including ability to handle multiple assignments and organize projects and see through their successful completion with minimal supervision). Bar membership and U.S. citizenship required.

Requirements FR-28

Successful candidate will have at least six years of work experience as a practicing attorney in private practice or government agency and general knowledge in the regulation of financial institutions or in the regulation of securities, derivatives, insurance or commodities. Prior experience in developing and drafting regulations applicable to banking organizations or other financial institutions also is valuable. Corporate transactional experience is helpful. Successful candidate will demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong analytic and interpersonal skills (including the ability to interact effectively with management and staff at all levels of the organization), personal initiative, and adaptability in working across legal disciplines. Must also possess excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills (including ability to handle multiple assignments and organize projects and see through their successful completion with minimal supervision). Bar membership and U.S. citizenship required.

In addition, for both FR-27 and FR-28:

· A writing sample may be required at the time of application submission.

· Successful completion of background check required.

About the Job:

Handles assignments in the Banking Regulation and Policy Group of the Board’s Legal Division. The Banking Regulation and Policy Group is responsible for legal and policy issues regarding the regulation and supervision of Federal Reserve-supervised firms and also issues regarding financial stability more generally.

Drafts memoranda to the Board, staff opinion letters, legislative and regulatory proposals, and similar documents. Furnishes legal opinions and advice and responds to System and public inquiries concerning Federal statutes, interpretations, and opinions concerning the supervision and regulation of financial institutions, regulatory responsibilities of the Board, Reserve Bank matters, and related issues. Makes oral presentations at meetings with Board members. Performs more difficult assignments at this level, receives general supervision and direction from more experienced attorneys, and works with senior staff to prepare Board presentations and draft regulatory proposals.

In addition, attorneys review and analyze complex bank merger and consolidation transactions, proposals by bank holding companies to engage in novel nonbanking activities, requests for interpretation of various Federal banking laws, proposed amendments to the Federal banking laws and regulations, and other matters within the scope of the Federal Reserve's authority.

This is a hybrid position located in Washington, D.C. with a weekly Wednesday on-site requirement and as business needs require.

The Program Direction Office in the Division of Research Statistics has an opening for a full-time senior economic editor.

Senior economic editors review and provide editorial guidance on the text, tables, and graphics in materials prepared by the staff of the Board’s economics divisions. Using standard editorial techniques and a general knowledge of economics, senior economic editors ensure that these materials conform to established standards of grammar, language usage, style, and format.

Senior economic editors organize major projects such as the Monetary Policy Report; they also coordinate the editorial review of high-level policy materials, including reports to the Board and the FOMC, and speeches and congressional testimonies of Board members that are authored in the economics divisions. The editor is recognized as an expert in writing, editing, and publishing.

Job Qualifications

Candidates for this position must meet the following qualifications:

Minimum four years of experience in technical or academic writing or editing, including editing tables and figureA bachelor’s degree, preferably in English or the social scienceStrong editing and project management skillsSerious attention to detail and commitment to high-quality workAbility to meet tight deadlines and adapt to shifting prioritiesAbility to work both independently and collaboratively

The ideal candidate may also have the following qualifications:

Experience providing feedback to others, such as tutoring, teaching, or university writing center experienceExperience in editing using tracked changes in Microsoft Word and managing documents in Microsoft SharePointExperience with publication software such as Adobe InDesign Experience using a style guideHave solid project management skills, including organization and time management Experience working with non-native English speakersCollege-level coursework in economics; understanding of the role of the Federal Reserve Awareness of section 508 requirements and accessibility best practices Basic facility with document design and web design

Applicants for thisposition will be required to take an editing test.

Note:This position requires an on-site presence via a hybrid work schedule in our offices in Washington, D.C.

Overview

The United States will assume the G20 presidency in 2026 and the G7 presidency in 2027. The G7 and the G20 Finance Tracks are among the primary international forums to bring central bank and treasury officials together across the world’s largest economies to discuss pressing economic challenges, address financial stability crises and risks, and coordinate on cross-cutting and persistent policy issues. The Board, jointly with the U.S. Treasury, will have responsibility for the Finance Track, which focuses on a variety of economic and financial topics relevant to central banks, such as global economic performance, monetary policy, payments issues, financial market functioning, financial sector issues, and financial inclusion and sustainability.

About the Team

The International Engagement and Strategy (IES) 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 analysis and materials in support of Board 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 and Development (OECD), other similar forums (i.e., CEMLA, Bellagio), and with other central banks and government entities.

Qualifications

FR-25requires a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related discipline, plus at least 4 years of relevant work experience (for example, Federal Reserve System or other policy institutions), or master’s in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related field, plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience (excluding years spent in post-graduate study).

FR-26 requires a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related discipline, plus at least 5 years of relevant work experience (for example, Federal Reserve System or other policy institutions), or master’s in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related field, plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience (excluding years spent in post-graduate study).

A strong sense of collegiality and teamwork is essential, as is a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Prior experience with executing logistics to support high-level meetings. Coordination and outreach related to international meetings, international organizations, and central banks and other official sector institutions is strongly desired.

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. 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: Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex processes and projects.Problem Solving: Works with moderate guidance and high degree of professional independence, technical authority, initiative, reliability, and maturity of judgment.Analysis: Analyzes a wide variety of complex issues and finds solutions for problems; demonstrates advanced proficiency in technical knowledge and analytical ability to interpret and solve technically complex problems.Teamwork: Ability to work well in group settings and to represent the Board interests at various working groups and committees of international organizations.

Important:This is a two-year term position with a possibility for extension to a third year and is located in Washington, DC. The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities to both telework and work onsite. Travel frequency up to 25%, depending on business needs.

Please attach a CV before submitting application. A writing sample may be requested.

We plan to hire multiple positions under this job posting.

Overview

The United States will assume the G20 presidency in 2026 and the G7 presidency in 2027. The G7 and the G20 Finance Tracks are among the primary international forums to bring central bank and treasury officials together across the world’s largest economies to discuss pressing economic challenges, address financial stability crises and risks, and coordinate on cross-cutting and persistent policy issues. The Board, jointly with the U.S. Treasury, will have responsibility for the Finance Track, which focuses on a variety of economic and financial topics relevant to central banks, such as global economic performance, monetary policy, payments issues, financial market functioning, financial sector issues, and financial inclusion and sustainability.

About the Team

The International Engagement and Strategy (IES) 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 analysis and materials in support of Board 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 and Development (OECD), other similar forums (i.e., CEMLA, Bellagio), and with other central banks and government entities.

Qualifications

FR-24requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related discipline, plus at least 3 years of relevant work experience (for example, Federal Reserve System or other policy institutions), or master’s in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related field, plus at least 1 year of relevant work experience (excluding years spent in post-graduate study).

FR-25requires a bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related discipline, plus at least 4 years of relevant work experience (for example, Federal Reserve System or other policy institutions), or master’s in economics, finance, business administration, international policy/affairs, or related field, plus at least 2 years of relevant work experience (excluding years spent in post-graduate study).

A strong sense of collegiality and teamwork is essential, as is a commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Prior experience with executing logistics to support high-level meetings. Coordination and outreach related to international meetings, international organizations, and central banks and other official sector institutions is strongly desired.

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. 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: Demonstrated ability to manage large and complex processes and projects.Problem Solving: Works with moderate guidance and high degree of professional independence, technical authority, initiative, reliability, and maturity of judgment.Analysis: Analyzes a wide variety of complex issues and finds solutions for problems; demonstrates advanced proficiency in technical knowledge and analytical ability to interpret and solve technically complex problems.Teamwork: Ability to work well in group settings and to represent the Board interests at various working groups and committees of international organizations.

Important:This is a two-year term position with a possibility for extension to a third year and is located in Washington, DC. The position offers a hybrid work environment with opportunities to both telework and work onsite. Travel frequency up to 25%, depending on business needs.

Please attach a CV before submitting application. A writing sample may be requested.

We plan to hire multiple positions under this job posting.

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