About the role#
This internship supports the Federal Reserve System's research and development regarding the future of money and payments. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team to understand the implications of new technologies, including digital currency, tokenized assets, smart contracts, and ledger design. This role provides exposure to how a central bank supports the U.S. financial system.
What you'll do#
- Interface with stakeholders across the Federal Reserve System and the Board of Governors.
- Collaborate with internal teams, such as Legal, Audit, Finance, and Procurement, to identify and address project risks.
- Design process improvements to increase team efficiency.
- Build reports to communicate project status to senior management.
- Support agile delivery methodology, including PI planning and execution.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in graduate or undergraduate studies in fields such as Political Science, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or Engineering.
- Strong project management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, along with effective presentation abilities.
- A high level of self-motivation and the ability to work well in a team.
- A working knowledge of the Federal Reserve System, fundamentals of finance, or technology development is helpful but not required.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May/June to August).
- Modality: This position is full-time and on-site.
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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