Summer Internship - Credit Risk
At a glance
Junior Risk & Financial Compliance role at Fhlbc. Chicago · part-time · $38,800–$58,100 base.
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What you'll do
- Review members’ income statements, balance sheets and cash flows to support business decisions
- Use Tableau and SQL to analyze large data sets and prepare reports for internal teams
- Track performance patterns and risk limits tied to credit extended to member institutions
- Research economic conditions through industry reports, public sources and regulatory information
- Contribute to modeling, validation, back-testing and benchmarking work
What you bring
- You are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited institution
- You maintain at least a 3.0 GPA and good academic standing
- You have intermediate Excel skills
Who this fits
This summer internship suits a student interested in credit analysis and financial risk. The role is based in Chicago and follows an in-office operating model.
From the employer
At the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, employees come first - that’s why we offer a highly competitive compensation and bonus package, and access to a comprehensive benefits program designed to meet the needs of our employees.
Collaborative, in-office operating model
Retirement program (401k and Pension)
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Lifestyle Spending Account
Competitive PTO plan
11 paid holidays per year
An internship with The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is not like your average internship. We can offer you a dynamic, collaborative and team-focused environment you will not find anywhere else. You will be engaged in projects that will provide you with real world, hands-on experience in the exciting world of financial services. We are currently seeking a summer intern to work in our Credit Analysis team.
Who are we you ask?
We are a federally chartered corporation and one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) that, with the Office of Finance, comprise the Federal Home Loan Bank System. The FHLBanks were chartered by Congress under the Federal Home Loan Bank Act of 1932 to improve the availability of funds to support home ownership. Each FHLBank is cooperatively owned by member financial institutions in its district and operated as a separate entity with its own management, employees, and board of directors. Our district consists of the states of Illinois and Wisconsin. We are regulated by the Federal Housing Finance Agency, an independent federal agency.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Utilize Business Intelligence tools find opportunities to enhance Credit Risk analysis and achieve operational excellence
- Perform Financial analysis to make informed decisions regarding our members
- Support cross-team initiatives and socialize new ideas with stakeholders
Credit Risk Responsibilities
- Analyze income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to inform business strategy and decision-making
- Leverage business intelligence tools such as Tableau and SQL to extract large data sets, perform in-depth analyses and create reports for internal stakeholders
- Assess performance trends and monitor limits for risk-taking to minimize the risk of default and loss from credit extended to the Bank’s members
- Research and monitor economic trends using a variety of sources including industry reports, public information, and regulatory insights
- Gain exposure to financial modeling, validation, back-testing, and bench-marking
Requirements
- Enrolled in a undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited institution
- Desired fields of study include Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Accounting, or other business-related discipline
- Should have a GPA of at least 3.0 and be in good academic standing.
- Intermediate knowledge of Excel is required
Salary Range:
$38,800.00 - $58,100.00The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package which can be found here: https://hrportal.ehr.com/fhlbc