2026 Summer Intern Digital Money and Payments R... @ Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
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Overview
Join the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston as a 2026 Summer Intern Digital Money and Payments Research and Development. This internship offers hands-on experience in supporting research and development on the future of money and payments.
What We Do
The Federal Reserve System, serving as the central bank of the United States, is dedicated to preserving the stability, integrity, and efficiency of the nation’s monetary, financial, and payments systems. In this role, you will explore cutting edge technologies, including digital assets, smart contracts, wholesale settlement services, ledger design, and advanced cryptography. Experience a dynamic startup-like environment within a larger, established organization.
About the Role
This internship is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students from diverse fields such as engineering, product, business, economics, finance, law, or communications. You may gain exposure to operations, product, and engineering, while contributing to pivotal research and analysis in digital money and payments.
Qualifications
Required qualifications include a high level of self-motivation, strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), effective interpersonal and presentation skills, and team collaboration. Desirable skills include computer systems engineering, product management, video editing, UX skills, familiarity with the Federal Reserve System, comfort with AI, and a robust understanding of money, banking, and finance fundamentals.
Additional Information
This position is full-time, temporary, and requires on-site work in Boston, MA. All interns must be residents of the First District and will be subject to FBI fingerprint/criminal background and OFAC/PATRIOT Act checks every five years. For more information, please verify and apply through Federal Reserve System Careers.
Key skills/competency
- Digital assets
- Smart contracts
- Ledger design
- Advanced cryptography
- Research and development
- Microsoft Office
- Team collaboration
- Federal Reserve System
- Product management
- Data analysis
How to Get Hired at Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Federal Reserve Bank culture: Investigate mission, values, and news.
- Customize your resume: Highlight relevant digital money experience.
- Network through LinkedIn: Connect with current interns and employees.
- Prepare for technical questions: Review smart contracts and cryptography basics.