2026 Summer Intern - Executive Office - Strategy and Operating Services - Sophomore

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

2026 Summer Intern - Executive Office - Strategy and Operating Services - Sophomore

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.  

 

At the Bank, 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.  

Program Description: 

The Sophomore Career Exploration Internship gives undergraduate sophomores 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 Fed, giving them direct insight into the public service and financial services world 

 

Sophomore 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. 

Our Unique Work: 

The Executive Office’s Strategy and Operating Services (SOS) team at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York NY is responsible for working with senior leadership to develop the strategic priorities for the organization, communicate the strategic priorities to key stakeholders, while driving strategic and operating management transparency to support the successful execution of the Bank’s strategic plan.    

How You’ll Make an impact as an Executive Office Intern (Sophomore):

 

• Collaborate with the SOS team in activities and deliverables that support the implementation of Bank Strategic Priorities.  

• Engage in strategic planning activities such as research, content development, and/or key management reporting that includes aggregation and synthesis of information stemming from multiple sources.  

• Support various special projects, as needed, providing learning and development exposure to Bank wide process, products, and staff. 

 

The Unique Skill Sets We’re Looking For: 

• Strong analytical skills, with ability to gather and analyze information, enrich a topic, prove/disprove a hypothesis, and create a narrative.  

• Strong collaboration skills and customer-service mindset with an ability to scope a business problem and develop creative viable options for solving it.  

• Experience in delivering successful outcomes on projects with multiple stakeholders and divergent interests. 

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