About the role#
The Markets Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York manages the size and composition of the Federal Reserve System balance sheet. This 10-week summer internship in Chicago offers graduate students the opportunity to contribute to projects that support the stability of the U.S. economy and the global financial system. Interns work with senior staff, receive mentorship, and participate in a cohort-based learning model.
What you'll do#
- Analyze global and domestic financial market developments.
- Support senior staff with economic and financial market data analysis.
- Create documentation including tables, charts, and graphs to support financial market monitoring.
- Perform research and prepare data regarding foreign and domestic market issues.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a graduate program with an expected graduation between Winter 2027 and Spring 2028.
- Academic focus in Economics, Finance, Data Science, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- Demonstrated interest in economics, public policy, and finance.
- Quantitative analysis skills and experience with spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools.
- Academic exposure to international and domestic capital markets and instruments.
- Ability to source, prepare, and visually represent data for written reports.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: Full-time, on-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
About Federal Reserve System
The Federal Reserve System acts as the central bank of the United States. It manages national monetary policy, supervises banking institutions, and provides financial services to the government. The organization maintains a presence across the country with multiple regional banks. It employs over 10,000 people to support its economic mission.
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