Summer Intern - Markets Group - Chicago - Junior Intern

Company Federal Reserve Bank of New York

When you work at the New York Fed, you have the opportunity to make an impact in our communities and across the nation. Our mission-driven, curious, and dedicated colleagues apply their diverse perspectives and unique talents to support the strength of the U.S. economy and stability of the global financial system. We work full-time onsite with our teams. We believe being physically together allows us to draw on our collective strengths, while recognizing that the ability to work flexibly from time to time remains important to achieving our mission.

The Undergraduate Summer Analyst Program gives undergraduate juniors the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at a unique institution. Through dynamic, project-based work assignments and professional development activities, students get:

• A cohort-based learning model with a strong sense of community
• Real-world experience that helps them build strong skills and knowledge in their area of interest
• The chance to contribute to meaningful work that makes an impact on the lives of all Americans
• Opportunities to meet, network with, and work alongside our mission-driven, curious colleagues—all of whom are happy to share their experiences and advice
• An experienced professional mentor to support them throughout the program
• Access to learning events with senior leaders from the New York Feds, giving them direct insight into the public service and financial services world

Junior interns work in one specific business area or function for ten weeks, and have access to opportunities for collaboration with other students and employees from around the Bank. At the end of the program, students leave with strong skills, professional connections, and meaningful experiences that will support them in their long-term careers.

The Markets Group at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York consists of multiple teams that fulfill a range of responsibilities, from planning and executing open market operations, monitoring and analyzing financial market developments, to managing foreign customer accounts.

• Manages the size and composition of the Federal Reserve System's balance sheet consistent with the directives and the authorization of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)
• Monitors and analyzes financial market developments for key stakeholders and policymakers within the Federal Reserve System
• Monitors and analyzes developments related to financial stability
• Supports debt issuance and debt management on behalf of the U.S. Treasury
• Provides foreign exchange services to the U.S. Treasury
• Provides account services to foreign central banks, international agencies, and U.S. government agencies

As a summer analyst in Markets, you could be part of the following staff units:

• Capital Markets and Institutions
• Central Bank and International Account Services
• Cross Market Monitoring and Analysis
• Cross Portfolio Policy and Analysis
• Discount Window and Collateral Valuation
• International Markets
• Money Markets
• Mortgage Markets
• Treasury Markets

• Prepare charts, tables, graphs and other supporting documentation to be used in the research and market analysis conducted by the Group
• Support senior staff with economic and financial data analysis
• Help execute the Group's funds, securities, trading and settlement activities, including the preparation and maintenance of preliminary internal reports, data entry of operations results, discrepancy follow-up and resolution, and testing the implementation of new products

• You should have a demonstrated interest in financial markets, economics, public policy or finance, and a strong academic record.
• You should also have:

• Quantitative analysis skills and familiarity working with spreadsheets, databases, and analytical tools (e.g. Excel, SQL).
• Academic exposure and/or experience in international and domestic capital markets and instruments, and US monetary policy and economics.
• Ability to source, prepare, and visually represent data for written reports using common…