Summer 2026 Intern, Policy Planning and Strategy

Summer 2026 Intern, Policy Planning and Strategy Policy Planning anticipates changes in the banking sector through data‑driven analysis and stakeholder engagement to ensure our regulatory framework remains effective and aligned with today’s financial landscape. We are currently leading the statutorily required 10‑year review to identify and remove outdated and unduly burdensome regulations with final recommendations due to Congress in 2027. We are seeking a Summer Analyst to support our regulatory modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and an interest in financial regulation. Responsibilities Conduct analysis to identify outdated, unnecessary, or burdensome regulations within our regulatory framework Develop analytical tools and models to quantify regulatory burden on financial institutions Compile and analyze data to evaluate regulatory effectiveness and redundancies Support the preparation of the mandated Report to Congress on regulatory review findings Assist with stakeholder engagement to gather input on regulatory impact Learning Objectives Learn how to calculate and apply quantitative estimates of costs of regulations Develop deep understanding of bank regulatory framework Understand S&R strategy, workflow, and policy process Exposure to S&R policy leaders Desired qualifications and skills Significant coursework in Economics, Finance, and Public Policy, or a related field; Some coursework in Computer Science, or Data Science; Coursework in Mathematics, Statistics are a plus. Key competencies Must be proficient in one of the following programming languages: Python, R; Should be comfortable using genAI tools and understand their strengths and weaknesses; Familiar with quantitative and qualitative analysis methods; Strong research skills. Notes US Citizenship is required. Applicants must be current students, graduating from their program Fall 2026 or later. This position is located in Washington, DC. Learn more about our internship program: #J-18808-Ljbffr Southern Arkansas University