Summer 2027 Intern, Consumer Compliance

About the Role

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) offers students opportunities for career success through its Internship program. This program provides valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students pursuing careers in fields such as economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that combining academic pursuits with project-related work experience equips qualified and capable college students with the practical knowledge needed in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours and may be in-person, remote, or hybrid, depending on team needs.

Internship Details

• Job Title: Summer 2027 Intern – Consumer Compliance – Division of Consumer & Community Affairs
• Company: Federal Reserve Board
• Location: Washington, DC (on-site presence required)
• US Citizenship is required.
• Duration: Summer 2027

Key Responsibilities

The intern will join the Supervisory Policy and Outreach team in the Division of Consumer and Community Affairs (DCCA) and will engage in cross-sectional coordination with DCCA’s Reserve Bank Oversight team. The team develops supervisory policy and issues related guidance for System staff and supervised institutions to promote effective supervision and compliance with consumer protection laws and regulations, and to evaluate institutions’ performance under the Community Reinvestment Act. The team also engages in outreach to stay informed about issues of interest to external stakeholders.

Expected Projects include:

• Analyses relating to streamlining examiner guidance and other supervisory policy documents
• Assisting in tracking and monitoring key supervisory priorities, projects, and deliverables
• Preparing briefing materials, presentations, and executive summaries for multiple audiences
• Contributing to special projects and oversight or policy initiatives
• Engaging in cross-sectional coordination within the Consumer Protection Supervision branch of DCCA

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship.
• Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program August 2027 or later.
• Proof of enrollment will be required.

Qualifications

• Required Skills and Knowledge:
• Robust analytical thinking and qualitative research abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to summarize complex information clearly
• Collaboration and working in a team environment, interpersonal skills
• Experience or interest in consumer compliance supervision
• Suggested Major/Minor: finance, business, economics, public policy, political science, or a related field.
• Preferred Skills:
• Attention to detail
• Proactive problem-solving

Application Requirements

• Submit a resume and cover letter.
• A copy of an unofficial transcript may be requested.