Washington, DC, USA
15 days ago
Year-Round Intern - Business Operations Planning & Analysis - RBOPS

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.

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

The Business Operations, Planning, and Analysis (BOPA) Section provides operational, analytical, and strategic program management support to the division's budgeting, human resources, strategic planning, facilities, procurement, and other administrative functions. The BOPA intern will assist with updating the division’s budget, travel, and business resources dashboards using the process outlined in the standard operating procedure (SOP). The intern will perform quality assurance reviews to ensure data accuracy and analyze data to identify trends or observations. The BOPA intern will research data visualization best practices to improve how data is presented to officers, managers, and staff. The intern will update SOPs and support the development or maintenance SharePoint Online sites and Microsoft Access databases. The intern will also support the development of presentations to facilitate cross-functional learning across the division. This is a year-round internship with an expected start date in the Summer of 2024. The intern is expected to work 40 hours/week during the summer and a maximum of 20 hours/week during the school year.

Competencies/Learning Objectives: Teamwork; communication; data-driven decision making, data analysis, data visualization; critical thinking, and learning agility.

Suggested Major/Minor: Computer Science, Data Analysis, or Finance/Accounting

Required Skills and Knowledge: MS Office and Advanced Excel (e.g., VBA programming)

Preferred Skills: Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI); R, SAS, or SPSS; accounting; statistical analysis; and data interpretation

Required Documents for application: Resume and writing samples

This internship offers a hybrid work environment that requires an on-site presence. The intern will need to reside in the Washington, DC area during their internship with the expectation that they will work from the office a minimum of six days per month. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS for full time telework.

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

Keywords: #Tableau, #data analysis, #data visualization, #business intelligence, #data analytics, #statistical analysis

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

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