Jobs at Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago

Supports economists with economic and policy research through data collection, moderately complex statistical analysis, results organization, and preparation of charts, tables, and descriptive text. The 12-week paid internship provides experience across macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial economics, community development, and regional research while developing quantitative, analytical, critical-thinking, and writing skills.

Paid, onsite summer cybersecurity and information security internship supporting project-based assignments at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Interns work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks, analyze data, communicate findings, present information, and collaborate with internal stakeholders. Applicants must be current students graduating December 2027 or later, meet GPA requirements, and be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Paid, full-time summer internship supporting internal audit-related projects at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Interns will gain exposure to bank operations, interpret data and analytics, develop insights, support decision-making, present information, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. The role is onsite for 40 hours per week over 10–12 consecutive weeks.

Paid summer internship for current undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students in computer science or software engineering. Interns work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks on project-based assignments, gaining exposure to Federal Reserve operations and collaborating with subject matter experts. Responsibilities may include interpreting data, developing insights, presenting information, supporting decisions, and contributing to departmental initiatives in an onsite or hybrid environment.

Paid, onsite summer internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for students majoring in marketing, communications, or journalism. Interns work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks on project-based assignments, contribute to department operations, participate in professional development, and engage with Bank experts and leadership. Responsibilities may include presenting information, interpreting data and analytics, developing insights and stories, supporting decision-making, and measuring impact.

Participate in a paid, project-based summer internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Interns work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks, contribute to departmental assignments, interpret data and analytics, develop insights, support decision-making, present information, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in an onsite or hybrid environment.

Paid, onsite summer internship supporting data science and business analytics projects at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Interns interpret data, develop insights, communicate findings, support decision-making, and participate in professional development. The role requires full-time availability for 10–12 weeks, current enrollment in an accredited program, a minimum 2.75 GPA, and U.S. work authorization without future visa sponsorship.

Paid, onsite summer internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago for students from non-business majors. Interns work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks on project-based assignments, professional development, and department initiatives. Responsibilities involve collaboration, communication, presentations, data interpretation, insight development, and supporting organizational decision-making.

Paid summer internship at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago providing project-based exposure to Bank operations. Interns work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks onsite or hybrid, collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership, participate in professional development, and contribute to departmental assignments. Responsibilities may include interpreting data, developing insights, presenting information, supporting decisions, and measuring impact.

Paid, onsite summer internship providing undergraduate students with project-based assignments, exposure to Federal Reserve Bank operations, professional development, collaboration with Bank leaders and subject matter experts, and opportunities to interpret data, present information, and support organizational decision-making.

Paid, onsite summer internship supporting Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago operations through project-based assignments and professional development. Interns work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks, collaborate with departments and leadership, interpret data, present information, and contribute to decision-making and impact measurement. The role is intended for current students graduating December 2027 or later.

Paid, full-time onsite summer internship involving project-based assignments within the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Interns contribute to departmental operations, participate in professional development, collaborate with subject matter experts and leadership, and interpret data to support insights and decision-making. Applicants must be current students graduating December 2027 or later, meet the GPA requirement, work 40 hours weekly for 10–12 weeks, and be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Paid, full-time summer internship for a current student supporting networking and computer engineering projects at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Interns work onsite for 10–12 weeks, contribute to project-based assignments, interpret data, present information, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in professional development activities.

Paid, full-time summer accounting internship involving project-based assignments, exposure to Federal Reserve operations, data interpretation, professional development, presentations, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Interns work onsite for 40 hours weekly over 10–12 consecutive weeks and contribute to departmental initiatives while developing financial and analytical skills.

Conducts IT audit fieldwork, evaluates and tests IT controls, identifies cybersecurity and technology risks, assesses IT projects and governance, follows up on remediation, monitors risk indicators, and communicates findings and recommendations to business and IT stakeholders.

Conduct economic and financial data collection, cleaning, management, and analysis; perform statistical and econometric research using Stata, R, Python, and MATLAB; review literature; prepare charts, tables, presentations, written analysis, and briefing materials; and support research papers and policy analysis while collaborating with economists and research staff.

Conduct independent research in financial economics, publish findings in leading academic journals, provide in-depth analysis for Federal Reserve policy briefings, and contribute to the Bank’s research mission. Candidates must demonstrate strong finance and economics publication records, academic or comparable research experience, and excellent communication skills.

Conduct independent macroeconomic research for publication in leading economics and finance journals, provide in-depth analysis for Federal Reserve policy briefings, and contribute to the Chicago Fed’s research mission. The role requires strong communication skills, substantial academic or comparable research experience, and a strong publication record. Responsibilities focus on macroeconomic modeling, monetary policy, central banking, labor markets, business cycles, and broader macroeconomic policy.

Lead regional economic intelligence and outreach, conduct qualitative and quantitative research, produce sector and district analysis for policy use, prepare publications and presentations, engage senior external stakeholders, and mentor junior economists.

Conduct applied research and data-focused analysis on financial markets to inform monetary policy and financial stability. Produce written reports and presentations, advise senior Bank leaders, engage with industry and stakeholders, manage projects, and contribute to team deliverables supporting the Federal Reserve's objectives.