Financial Institution Intern (Risk Management)
About this role
The FDIC is accepting applications for its Financial Institution Intern program in the Division of Risk Management Supervision, a paid one-year internship beginning in May 2027. Interns take part in real bank examinations — reviewing financial reports, testing controls, computing capital ratios, and assessing liquidity — under the guidance of experienced examiners. The program is open to students who have completed at least two years of college with a 3.0 GPA in accounting, finance, economics, business, or a related field. Applications close October 30, 2026, and successful completion may lead to a post-graduation offer as a Financial Institution Specialist.
This listing sits in our Internships section and was posted on October 25, 2026. The role is based on site in Multiple US locations (nationwide), so it suits candidates within commuting distance. On this page you will find the responsibilities, the requirements the employer is screening for, the benefits on offer, and a step-by-step route to submit your application.
Job snapshot
| Employer | Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) |
|---|---|
| Job title | Financial Institution Intern (Risk Management) |
| Location | Multiple US locations (nationwide) |
| Workplace | On-site |
| Job type | Internship |
| Category | Internships |
| Salary | See official listing |
| Posted | October 25, 2026 |
| Listing source | USAJOBS (FDIC Financial Institution Internship, published Oct 19, 2026) |
What you will do day to day
Based on the employer's posting, a typical week in this position at Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) would centre on the following duties:
- Participate in insured financial institution examinations under examiner supervision
- Review and verify the accuracy of Reports of Condition and Income
- Assist in evaluating internal controls and audit test checks
- Compute capital ratios and reconcile capital accounts
- Assist in reviewing liquidity, loans, securities, and borrowings
- Prepare drafts of schedules, exhibits, and comments for examination reports
What you will need
- U.S. citizenship required
- Enrolled at least half-time in a bachelor’s program at an accredited college or university
- Completed at least two years of college with a major in economics, finance, accounting, or a related field
- 3.0 GPA minimum (the FDIC program page notes a 3.25 GPA for entry)
- Must pass the FDIC background investigation
This opportunity suits a current student or recent graduate who wants supervised, hands-on experience and a reference point for their first full application.
Pay and benefits
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has not published a fixed salary range in this listing, which is common for roles where pay is set by experience, grade, or location. Check the official application page for the current pay details, and compare the benefits below when judging the overall package.
Benefits listed by the employer
- Paid one-year internship beginning May 2027
- $2,500 housing stipend at the start of the program
- Hands-on bank examination experience
- May lead to a post-graduation offer as a Financial Institution Specialist
- Eligible for certain federal employee benefits
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the official listing (USAJOBS (FDIC Financial Institution Internship, published Oct 19, 2026)), where applications are submitted directly to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
- Complete every field of the official application and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Apply months ahead for summer programs — many close in the preceding autumn.
- Tailor your résumé to the posting and include relevant coursework and projects.
- Ask about conversion to a full-time role — good programs hire from their intern pool.
- Prepare two or three questions about the team to ask at interview.
Frequently asked questions
When do applications close?
October 30, 2026.
Where are interns placed?
At FDIC offices nationwide, including Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky, with on-site bank examination work.
How do I apply for the Financial Institution Intern (Risk Management) position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the official listing on USAJOBS (FDIC Financial Institution Internship, published Oct 19, 2026), where you submit your application directly to Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
Where is this job located?
This position is listed for Multiple US locations (nationwide) and is a On-site role. Confirm the exact workplace address on the official listing.