About the role#
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is hiring an intern for the Internal Audit department for the summer of 2027. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Chicago. You will gain hands-on experience in financial services while learning how internal audit functions within a governance framework.
What you'll do#
- Assist with audit tasks across various Bank operations.
- Identify control issues and develop recommendations for improvement.
- Work with the audit team to implement new data analytic use cases.
- Improve internal processes.
- Contribute to key elements of the assurance program.
- Complete ad hoc projects as assigned.
- Collaborate with other interns on a Summer Capstone Project, including designing and presenting the project to the Bank.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an undergraduate program at an accredited institution.
- A GPA of at least 3.0 and good academic standing.
- An interest in banking or financial services.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive and curious mind-set.
- Majors in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or Economics.
Location & details#
- This role is located in Chicago, Illinois.
- The internship is a full-time, on-site position.
- This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship is not available for this role.
About Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago provides funding to member institutions in Illinois and Wisconsin. Founded in 1932, the organization supports community investment and provides access to the secondary mortgage market. It operates as a privately held entity based in Chicago. The staff size ranges from 201 to 500 employees.
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