Washington, DC, USA
18 days ago
Summer 2025 Intern, Systems and Operational Resiliency Policy - Division of Supervision and Regulation

About the Role

The International Capacity Development function (IPS) of the Workforce Learning and Administrative Services team in the Division of Supervision and Regulation is responsible for developing and executing on international supervisory and regulatory capacity building engagement to inform and facilitate building institutional relationships with central banks and supervisory authorities consistent with evolving global financial, economic, and transformational trends.

The intern selected for this role will be responsible for:

Supporting specialized central banker and supervisory authority training and capacity development programs;Collaborating across business lines to ensure that program content reflects emerging trends and the division’s international policy and operational objectives;Leveraging seminars and training programs to develop and deepen relationships with global central banks, financial supervisors, governments, and international organizations.

Suggested Education: Finance, Economics, Law, Management, History, Political Science, Public Policy, Business Administration, or a related field of study

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Experience and interest in operations management, organizational development, adult learning, international relations, business, economics, or public policyAn interest or understanding of the role of central banks and the role of the Federal Reserve in the financial system and the global economyStrong project management skills, including sound influencing and problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneouslyEffective relationship management and diplomatic skills, including the ability to develop and maintain a broad range of internal and external contact networksStrong written communication and public speaking skillsExperience with Microsoft Office tools (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint, Teams)

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

CVENT experience desired

Additional Notes

Anticipated Work Hours: During the summer, 40 hours per week; during the school semesters, 15 hours min per weekAnticipated Start Date: ASAPAnticipated Work Environment: This internship will be completed in a hybrid capacity in Washington, DC- requiring at least one day per week on-site during the school semesters.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Spring 2026 or later.

About the Role

The mission of the LISCC Recovery and Resolution Preparedness Program (RRP) is to promote the resiliency of systemically important banks and minimize the impact of their distress or failure on the financial system. RRP Interns will gain exposure to the supervisory process of large financial institutions, through review of various reports, meetings, and assessments of firms’ capabilities to create recovery and resolution plans. The interns will work closely with members of the Board's RRP section; and occasionally other Board Divisions through cross over projects with RRP staff.

Responsibilities will include:

• Contributing to supervisory work in assessing LISCC firms’ resolution and recovery preparedness

• Performing quantitative and qualitative analysis related to resolution financial topics

• Participating in training opportunities on recovery and resolution

Requirements

Suggested Major/Education: Public Policy, Statistics, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or another related field of study

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including past use of statistical or modeling softwareStrong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilitiesExperience using R programming or StataDemonstrated interest in AI/ML

Additional Notes:

Anticipated Work Hours: During the summer, 40 hours per week; during the school semesters, 15-20 hours per weekAnticipated Start Date: ASAPAnticipated Work Environment: This internship can be completed fully remote OR in a hybrid capacity in Washington, DC.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Spring 2026 or later.

The Facility Business Operations team is responsible for providing cutting edge facilities technology, efficient business processes, and a world-class sustainability program. The sustainability specialist intern will be exposed to all aspects of the Board’s sustainability program. The intern will work with the team to review design and construction of capital construction projects, perform greenhouse gas calculations, develop projects and policies to support the sustainability program, analyze sustainability data, develop presentations, lead initiatives, and contribute to communication campaigns.

Competencies and Learning Objectives:Sustainability program management; project management, data analysis; data-driven decision making; organization; communication.

Suggested Major/Minor: Architecture, Engineering, Environmental Science

Required Skills and Knowledge: MS Office

Preferred Skills and Knowledge: Working knowledge of LEED or WELL rating systems and fundamentals of carbon accounting.

Required Documents: Resume and cover letter. An unofficial transcript may be requested.

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.

Expected Start/End Date: Fall 2024 through Fall 2025

Expected Hours per week: Approximately 20 hours per week during the semester and 40 hours per week during the summer.

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

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

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 team serves as consultants to senior leaders regarding matters related to talent management, workforce planning strategies and implementation plans for section specific, Division, and Federal Reserve System initiatives.

About the Role

The WWM team is seeking a year-round graduate student intern to help support and manage several projects, research and work related to workforce analytics in the Division of Supervision Regulation. The intern will work closely with section staff and management to research, ingest, and interpret data sets relating to the workforce and talent management.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist with data extraction, cleaning, and preparation;

• Assist with development of data visualizations in Tableau;

• Assess the effectiveness and accuracy of new data sources and data gathering techniques;

• Develop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracy;

• And work with stakeholders throughout the organization to identify opportunities for leveraging company data to drive business solutions.

Over the course of the internship, the student will:

• Gain experience in working with multiple data sources and databases;

• And have the opportunity to learn more about people analytics and workplace culture.

Requirements

Suggested Major/Education: Must be a first-year graduate student, or entering their first year pursuing a graduate degree in an Industrial Organizational Psychology, Human Resources, Data or Computer Science Program, or closely related graduating in May 2026 or later

Has an undergraduate degree in any of the following areas: psychology, mathematics, statistics, or computer science

Required Skills/Knowledge:

Must have strong analytical skillsMust have at least one course in quantitative research such as statistics or applied researchMust have courses or experience in machine learning, data mining, regression, generalized linear models, experimental design, and/or GISMust have in depth Excel skills and be incredibly competent in Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Skills/Knowledge:

Experience in Tableau, SQL, Python or R preferredInterest in people analyticsExperience in Workday and SharePoint preferred, but not required.

Anticipated Work Hours: During the summer, 40 hours per week; during the school semesters, 20-40 hours per weekAnticipated Start Date: May or June 2025Anticipated Work Environment: This internship can be completed fully remote OR in a hybrid capacity in Washington, DC.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Spring 2026 or later.

The Planning and Space Management section at the Federal Reserve is seeking a year round intern to assist in its multiple projects and workload. The main duties and tasks will include, but not limited to

• Prepare design intent drawings for minor office reconfigurations using Revit
• Maintain updated floor plans using Revit and FM Systems
• Assist in preparing the Board's Revit models to be incorporated in the new Space Planning software FMI.
• Assist in uploading and setting up the Board's space inventory into FMI, edit/audit drawings for accuracy
• Perform space surveys, document existing conditions and develop space plan solutions on an ongoing basis.
• Manage small furniture relocations including entering and following up on work orders.
• Manage in field furniture installation logistics and vendor coordination and perform punch lists

Suggested Major/Minor: Architecture, Interior Design
Required Skills Knowledge: Basic Microsoft Office Suite knowledge; Revit
Preferred Skills: LEED AP or WELL AP
Required Documents for application: Resume and cover letter; an unofficial transcript may be requested.
Expected Start and End Dates: Fall 2024 through Fall 2025
Expected Hours: Minimum of 30 hours per week during the semester; 40 hours during the summer.
Location: This position is fully in-person at our offices in Washington, DC.

US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students graduating from their programs Fall 2025 or later.

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

Majors/Academic Programs: Pursuing a degree in economics, finance, or related field (e.g. statistics, computer science,mathematics, business).

Skills/Knowledge: Previous research and statistical programming (Stata, R, Python, Matlab, SAS, machine learning, other) experience is a plus, but not required.

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days on-site/week)

- U.S. citizenship required
- You must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, graduating fall 2025 or later

Application Instructions/Required Documents
No later than 11/3/2024, complete the following:

Attach resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript to your profile before submitting your application.Provide one (1) letter of recommendation - can be academic or professional.Attach it to your applicant profile if you have a copy [OR]If your recommender would like their letter to remain confidential, they can send it to frbrecruiting@frb.gov with the subject "Economic Research Internship Recommendation Letter" and we will
attach to your profile.

The Public Information Outreach (PIO) Program is responsible for leading the division’s efforts to execute public communication initiatives to expand the Board’s outreach and to build and sustain various communication platforms to educate and inform the public including management of the Board’s public website and social media platforms. The intern would be responsible for assisting section staff with daily web publication responsibilities as well as assisting with larger web design projects and with coordinating online public communications. Staff would work on reviewing and approving web content for publication, which includes coordinating posting details with content providers, IT support, and Board Public Affairs. The intern may work on section 508 compliance for content posted on the Board's public website. The intern would also participate in the work of the section on the Board's official social media accounts, including writing posts for social media and researching new platforms and trends.The intern would also contribute to Economic Education programs and event planning, outreach, and engagement.

Qualifications

Competencies and Learning Objectives: Communications, writing, multi-tasking, organization, teamwork, new technologies.

Suggested Major/Minor: Communications, Economics, Public Relations, Finance

Required Skills and Knowledge: Proofreading, writing, social media, Microsoft products

Preferred Skills: Experience with content management systems or HTML

Required Documents for application: Resume and cover letter. A copy of an unofficial transcript may be requested.

Location: This internship may be completed remotely.

Hours: 40 hours per week

Start End Dates: May or June 2025 for a minimum of 10 weeks up to 12 weeks.

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

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

About the Role

Provide support to Congressional Liaison Office staff on a wide variety of assignments, such as weekly report and background memo preparation, hearing preparation, congressional correspondence, legislative tracking, and Senate and House floor proceedingsConduct research in support of various special projectsAssist with compilation and distribution of reports, testimony, and other documents to CongressAssist with general administrative tasksMay be called upon to assist on other special projects as time permits.

Competencies and Learning Objectives: Communication; critical thinking; professionalism; leadership; teamwork; and equity and inclusion.

Suggested Major/Minor: Political Science or Government, Public Policy, Economics, Finance, or a related field of study.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

GPA 3.0 or above and must be enrolled in an accredited undergrad or graduate level programExcellent oral and written communication skillsCommitment to a high quality of work, sound judgment, strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environmentComputer proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint, Windows, and Internet researchDemonstrated interest in and general understanding of the Federal Reserve System, financial markets, global and domestic current events, and economics, as well as an interest in the fields of political science and government relations.

Preferred Skills: Demonstrated practice with summary-style writing; research and tracking of legislative initiatives.

Required Documents for application: Candidates must submit the following documents to be considered for this role:

Resume (PDF Version)Cover letter detailing interest in the position and qualificationsCopy of current unofficial transcript

Location:This a full-time summer internship that will be completed in a hybrid capacity requiring an on-site presence in Washington, DC.

Notes: US Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2025 or later. A writing test may also be administered.

Keywords: #congressional liaison intern; #legislative affairs intern.

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

The Systems and Operational Resiliency Policy (SORP) section is responsible for establishing the policy framework for operational resilience related risk to supervised institutions. The section promotes a financial system that is operationally resilient and ready to tackle cybersecurity risks, safeguard systems and critical financial infrastructure, and address emerging technology risks. The section provides policy analysis and research for supervisory oversight of the national program for the largest service providers.
The primary responsibilities of this position involve assisting with several data-related projects, initiatives, and priority proposed rulemaking for the SORP team. The SORP team creates, refines, and communicates policy related to the operational resilience of the financial sector from varied operational risks, including cybersecurity risks. SORP also helps to oversee cyber incident response work throughout the FRS. In support of these objectives, SORP provides oversight for several datasets, related to cybersecurity and service provider risk, and pursues independent policy research to support policymaking and incident response efforts.

The primary duties of this role include:
• Assisting with data governance and oversight, including assistance with improving data quality for several datasets overseen by SORP
• Developing tools and reports to help staff interact with data, including reports and dashboards
• Providing assistance with policy research and analytics tied to proposed rulemaking and guidance utilizing techniques such as network analysis, multiple regression analysis, and text analysis/natural language processing

Applicants majoring in economics, statistics, mathematics, or cybersecurity-related fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants outside of these areas with data science or research skills will also be considered. Graduate level or above preferred, but not required.

This role will offer the opportunity to develop research and analytic skills, including the possibility of co-authorship or contribution to published research papers. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to become familiar with multiple Federal Reserve bank data series. The successful applicant will have the chance to apply critical thinking and creativity to studying, utilizing, and summarizing information taken from multiple large datasets. This role will provide the opportunity to meaningfully impact the use of cyber risk data for policy research and supervision. Lastly, this role will provide the opportunity to network with leaders, cybersecurity analysts, and economists at the Board of Governors and throughout the Federal Reserve System.

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