Job Description
Minimum Education Enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.
Minimum Experience 0
Summary The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board's Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board's internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.
Position Requirements About the Team & Role As part of the Board's Supervision & Regulation Division's Large Institution Supervision Coordinating Committee (LISCC) section, the intern would assist the Office of the Operating Committee (OOC). The LISCC Supervisory Program coordinates the Federal Reserve's supervision of large financial institutions that pose the greatest risk to U.S. financial stability. The OOC provides infrastructure for and oversight of the operational and strategic functions of the LISCC Program as well as operational direction and guidance to promote LISCC Program effectiveness, efficiency, quality, consistency, and compliance with Board and Federal Reserve standards. The OOC is composed of functional areas covering communications (Comm), human resources (HR), technology and reporting (T&R), operations (Ops), quality control (QC), and corporate secretariat (CS).
Reference : Public Website: The Fed - Large Institution Supervision Coordinating Committee Program Manual
The candidate will work closely with the OOC Corporate Secretary team. The OOC is seeking an intern to support, attend, and summarize meetings with LISCC Supervision Program senior leaders to fulfill record-keeping requirements. The individual will be exposed to senior leaders as they consider various internal and external factors such as regulatory and supervisory policy and macroprudential and risks impacting specific firms. The individual will develop a high-level knowledge of large bank supervision and examination processes and more specifically, the LISCC Supervisory Program's governance and operations.
This opportunity will allow the selected candidate to enhance core competencies and provide other developmental opportunities such as:
- Developing effective written and verbal communication skills
- Building collaborative relationship
- Enhancing critical thinking and judgement
- Enhancing organizational and project management skills
- Learning more about the Federal Reserve's supervision and regulation responsibilities.
Suggested Major/Minors: Communications, Public Administration, or another related field of study
Required Skills/Experience: The ideal candidate will be eager, a self-starter and have the following:
- Sound analytical, synthesization, and organizational skills
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to seek assistance from different individuals
- Ability to engage and collaborate effectively with peers, staff, and senior leaders
- Ability to effectively manage multiple, simultaneous projects
- Previous experience taking meeting summaries a plus but not required.
Notes - A writing sample may be requested during the interview process.
- US Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2026 or later.
- This internship must be completed in-person in Washington, DC.
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