PhD Intern, Policy Research and Analytics

About the Team

The successful candidate works alongside economists within the Division of Supervision & Regulation. More specifically, the PhD intern will work within the Policy Research and Analytics (PRA) team. PRA is a group in S&R responsible for policymaking surrounding banks’ trading, credit, and operational risk models, researching the economic impacts of regulatory policies, and analyzing information on banks’ internal risk limits as part of Volcker rule compliance.

The PhD intern will also have a chance to interact with the Stress Testing group. Economists in this group support related policy work while conducting research on a range of research areas, including but not limited to the economics of financial intermediation by banks and non-banks, and the implications on bank supervision and regulation, financial stability, and real economic activity.

About the Role

The Ph.D. internship within the Division of Supervision & Regulation (S&R) provides graduate Ph.D. students the opportunity to collaborate with research economists and policymakers, conduct research towards their dissertation and contribute to the mission of the Board. This internship will be offered as a 6-month long internship opportunity with the Policy Research and Analytics group.

While at the Board, Ph.D. interns will:

• Primarily focus on researching a topic of their own choosing, furthering dissertation research begun before the internship.
• Strengthen their oral presentation skills through hosting and presenting 1-2 seminars on their work.
• Build institutional knowledge and technical skills by engaging in policy work related to their interests.
• Work with confidential regulatory data collected within the division, if approved.
• Develop relationships and collaborate with Board economists, through which they will receive feedback on their work.
• Learn about preparing for the job market.
• Participate in our extensive seminar series.

Qualifications

Desired Degree Program or Coursework: Must be enrolled in an accredited graduate level program pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics, Finance, or a related field of study with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to students at an advanced stage of writing their dissertation.

 Preferred Research Interests

• Banking
• Banking Regulation
• Corporate Finance
• Financial Risk Management
• Financial Intermediation

 Anticipated Dates & Term

• January 2025 through June 2025 (the exact dates are slightly flexible).

 Required Documents for Application

• CV or Resume
• Cover Letter (Please describe why you are interested in this position as well as whether you have any specific project in mind)
• Work from Thesis (e.g., current drafts, research proposal, presentation slides)
• Unofficial Graduate Program Transcript
• Contact Information (Name, Email, Phone Number) for Two Potential Letters of Recommendation 
   

Notes

• The deadline to submit your application is Friday, July 26th, 2024.
• This position is open to candidates able to work in either a hybrid in Washington, DC or remote capacity.
• U.S Citizenship is required for all Board internships and applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Spring 2026 or later.
• This internship will begin Jan 2025 with the Policy Research and Analytics (PRA) group with a 6-month term, ending June 2025.