2027 Intern - Technology Risk

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia•Dallas, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is hiring a Technology Risk intern for its Banking Supervision Department. The Technology Risk team conducts IT assessments and examinations of financial institutions and service providers under Reserve Bank supervisory authority, helping protect the nation’s financial system. The internship is based in the Dallas office and is part of a paid, full-time, cohort-based summer program lasting approximately 10–12 weeks, beginning in mid-to-late May and concluding in August. Interns receive mentorship, learning and development opportunities, exposure to central banking and senior leaders, and opportunities to build a professional network across the Federal Reserve System. Participation does not guarantee future employment. The intern will research and report on bank technology, digital payments, and emerging cybersecurity risks; provide analytical support to examination teams; review examination reports; participate in supervisory and risk meetings; and assist department management with special projects and time-sensitive assignments. The role requires access to confidential supervisory or FOMC information, subject to applicable eligibility and information-handling requirements, and candidates must undergo an enhanced background check.

Requirements

Strong analytical and verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in groups.
Good working knowledge of technology concepts and risk.
Proficiency with software for documenting and organizing information, delivering presentations, and processing data.
Undergraduate student entering junior or senior year; fields of study preferred include Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related degree. Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted.
Must meet eligibility requirements for access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information; applicable information-handling rules apply.
Must undergo an enhanced background check.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to the audit, banking, or cybersecurity industry is preferable but not required.
Undergraduate study in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct research and prepare reports on bank technology, digital payments, and emerging cybersecurity risks.
Provide analytical support to examination teams reviewing IT and cybersecurity risk at banks and/or service providers.
Review bank or service provider examination reports.
Participate in supervisory and risk meetings and related organizational functions.
Work with department management on special projects and other time-sensitive assignments.