Summer 2026 Intern, Emerging Issues Policy - Division of Supervision & Regulation

Summary

The Federal Reserve Board (Board) provides students opportunities for career success. The Board’s Internship program is designed to provide valuable work experience for undergraduate and graduate students considering careers including, but not limited to, economics, finance and accounting, information systems, and data analysis. The Board believes that by combining academic endeavors with project-related work experience, qualified and capable college students can gain the practical knowledge need in a competitive global job market. Internships are paid positions with salaries commensurate with credit hours; internships may be in-person, remote or hybrid, depending on the needs of the team. Employment in the Board’s internship program is granted to U.S. citizens. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program at an accredited university and returning to continue studies after the internship. Interns receive a syllabus or research project plan outlining their projects and goals for the internship. Interns are assigned a supervisor or mentor to guide them through their internship, and regular check-in meetings with their manager to manage performance expectations and assist with learning goals. Interns have access to a wide range of training programs and events for professional development purposes.

Qualifications 

About the Team & Role

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) team of the Emerging Issues Policy section is responsible for establishing the tailored framework which ensures innovations arising from the adoption of new and emerging technologies are fit for purpose in their use by supervised institutions. The section promotes a resilient financial system ready to tackle AI risks consistent with conventional model and other risk management practices. This includes assessing and mitigating potential risks associated with AI, such as bias, security vulnerabilities, and fraud through policy analysis and research for effective and balanced regulatory oversight.

The primary responsibilities of this position involve assisting with several research-related projects and initiatives focused on the financial services industry use of artificial intelligence (AI) as a means of supplementing broader policy objectives. This includes:

·       Assisting in on-going academic research and public data collection related to the use of AI in the financial services sector;

·       Developing tools and reports to help staff interact with data, potentially including dashboards or other visualizations; and

·       Conducting trend analysis to support policy research and identification of emerging or evolving risks and risk management practices related to banking industry use of AI.

Competencies/Learning Objectives:

·       Develop research and analytical skills by focusing on projects tied to promoting responsible use of AI by supervised institutions

·       Apply critical thinking and creativity to studying, utilizing, and summarizing information taken from multiple datasets

·       Meaningfully impact policy research and supervision while providing the opportunity to network with leaders, analysts, and economists at the Board of Governors and throughout the Federal Reserve System.

Suggested Major/Minor: Computer Science, Engineering, Public Policy, Economics, or other AI-related fields. Applicants outside of these areas with research, law, or policy skills will also be considered. Graduate level preferred, but not required.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong research and analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated interest and intellectual curiosity around AI

Notes

US Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2026 or later.

• This internship must be completed in-person in Washington, DC.

Learn more about our internship program: https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-internships.htm