Data Services Intern

CSBS • Washington, DC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

For more than 110 years, the Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) has been uniquely positioned as the only national organization dedicated to advancing the nation’s dual-banking system, strengthening consumer protection, and promoting safe and sound financial supervision. Every day, we work alongside state regulators to oversee the financial services industry, foster economic growth, and drive innovative, responsive regulation. Our goal? To be the recognized leader in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of state financial oversight.
Are you ready to kickstart your career in the vibrant heart of the nation’s capital? The CSBS Summer Internship Program offers undergraduate, graduate, and law school students an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience, expand your professional network, and make a tangible impact in the world of financial policy and regulation.
This dynamic 12-week paid internship immerses you at the intersection of policymaking, technology, business, and regulation. You’ll work on meaningful, high-impact projects aligned with your background and interests, gaining exposure to industry leaders, policy experts, and fellow emerging professionals. In addition to your individual assignments, you’ll collaborate with a cohort of interns on a strategic enterprise-wide project that will leave a lasting impact on CSBS. Commuter benefits are also provided.
If you’re passionate about government, law, technology, public policy, business, or non-profit work, this internship is your gateway to professional growth and real-world impact.
Are you ready to explore, learn, and lead? Join us this summer at CSBS in Washington, DC, and take the next step in your career!
The Data Services Intern will work with the Data Services Team, headed by the Chief Data Officer (CDO). The Data Services team implements the policies of the Data Management Board (DMB) such as data modeling, data quality, and data governance. The team also performs hands-on technical work such as developing data pipelines and data integration, administering relational databases, and performing prototypes of emerging technology.
The summer intern will gain experience creating data models, analyzing data pipelines, conducting technology proofs of concept (POCs), and developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with data integration, such as extract, transform, loading (ETL), or application programming interfaces (API).
• Knowledge of data integration.
• Ability to learn new technologies through self-directed learning and research.
• Diagramming and writing.
• Due to the nature of CSBS’s business in support of state financial services supervision, all CSBS employees have the potential of interacting with confidential information related to the supervision of financial services companies (“Confidential Supervisory Information”). As a result, in addition to general business conflicts of interest, all CSBS employees are expected to disclose conflicts of interest in financial services companies on at least an annual basis and to proactively avoid such conflicts.
• Protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of CSBS information and information systems in accordance with CSBS policies and procedures.
• Candidate must be in the DC area and able to work in the CSBS office as needed.
• Please note that CSBS is not able to provide employment sponsorship for this position.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data flows in CSBS systems and databases.
• Create conceptual and logical data models.
• Streamline data engineering processes.
• Learn industry standard practices for data quality analysis, data catalogs, and data classification.
• Participate in POCs for data sharing APIs.

Benefits

• In addition to competitive salaries, CSBS offers a comprehensive benefits package, a flexible hybrid work environment, and an inclusive culture.
• Commuter benefits are also provided.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees