2027 Intern - Technology Risk

About the role

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas serves the public by promoting a strong financial system and a healthy economy. The Internship Program is a prestigious, cohort-based experience offering paid, full-time summer internships (approximately 10–12 weeks, mid-to-late May through August) across majors and functional areas — from economic research and finance to Cash Services, IT, and beyond. Interns take on a specific functional role with meaningful work, dedicated staff mentors, curated cohort programming, direct access to senior leaders, and a professional network spanning the Federal Reserve System. This position is located in the Dallas office. The Technology Risk team, part of the Banking Supervision Department, conducts IT assessments and examinations of financial institutions and service providers under Reserve Bank supervisory authority to protect the nation’s financial system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and prepare reports on bank technology, digital payments, and cybersecurity emerging 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.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work in groups.
• Good working knowledge of technology concepts and risk.
• Proficient in software for documenting, organizing information, delivering presentations, and processing data.
• Exposure to audit, banking, or cybersecurity industry is preferable but not required.
• Undergraduate entering their Junior or Senior year in Finance, Information Systems, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related degree preferred.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may be substituted for any of the above requirements.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities
• Broader networking opportunities across the District
• Downtown location with free parking
• 24/7 on-site fitness center (Dallas & Houston offices)
• On-site café and coffee shop

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (40 hours/week). Some additional hours may be required. This is a full-time, temporary internship (first shift).

Notes

• Participation in the internship program is a valuable learning opportunity and does not guarantee future employment.
• This position requires access to confidential supervisory information and/or FOMC information, which is limited to “Protected Individuals” as defined in U.S. federal immigration law (U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and U.S. permanent residents who either are not yet eligible to apply for naturalization or who have applied within the requisite timeframe). Permanent residents may be eligible if they sign a declaration of intent to become a U.S. citizen and pursue a path to citizenship, meeting other eligibility requirements.
• All candidates must undergo an enhanced background check and comply with all applicable information handling rules.
• Application deadline: Wednesday, October 28.
• If you need a reasonable accommodation during the interview process, notify your Talent Acquisition Consultant.