Capital Markets Investor Relations Summer Intern

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Capital Markets Intern (Intern) will directly assist the Chief Capital Market Officer’s (CCMO) Group with a wide range of projects and tasks related to debt issuance, conduct marketing investor data research with the Investor Relations (IR) Group, and participate in data mining with the Research and Business Intelligence (Research) Group.  This internship is designed to be both educational and practical.  In this position, the Intern will learn how to take skills they may have acquired in school related to their particular areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. The Intern will gain a better understanding of the role that the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) Capital Markets plays in the global bond market while working in a professional environment and gaining experience to work in the Finance, Research, and Investor Relations/Marketing areas. 

This position is onsite Monday through Thursday with optional remote on Friday.

We’re proud of the way our teammates have a positive impact on everything we do. Our employees are committed to and exemplify our Core Values:

• Integrity through accountability, consistency, transparency and trust
• Agility through adaptability, continuous improvement, expertise, and flexibility
• Partnership through collaboration, communication, leadership, and teamwork
• Inclusivity through diversity, relationships, respect, and support

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Capital Markets Intern will learn the practical application of:
  • the role of the FHLBanks in the U.S. economy;
  • the steps in issuing FHLBank bonds and discount notes, debt auctions, and Global transactions;
  • investor outreach including research of the investor base and support for investor engagements;
  • utilizing databases to conduct research and create reports;
  • the importance of working as a team and with other departments and managers with different work expectations;
  • ad hoc projects to support the CCMO Group’s initiatives; and
  • basic Bloomberg terminal skills.
• Attend Intern meetings and complete tasks provided by Human Resources.
• Ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse views, build and maintain respectful relationships, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Gain knowledge of the fixed income markets and U.S. economy through consumption of periodicals and research provided by leading Wall Street firms. 

PRINCIPAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current or recent enrollment in undergraduate or post-graduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in Capital Markets, Research, or Investor Relations/Marketing fields.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and execute numerous assignments during the workday.
• Strong interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, organized, and self-motivated.
• Experience with MS Office software (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Bloomberg is preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and meet short deadlines.
• Ability to concentrate with noise and commotion, as the trading floor can be loud at times.
• Ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse views, build and maintain respectful relationships, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY 

The Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.