The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), a 21st century government agency that implements and enforces Federal consumer financial law and ensures that markets for consumer financial products are fair, transparent, and competitive is recruiting this fall for the Director’s Financial Analyst (DFA) position to start in June 2025, and we want to encourage graduating seniors/recent graduates to apply. 

ABOUT THE CFPB DFA PROGRAM 

A highly selective, two-year rotational fellowship designed to engage young professionals in meaningful public service work. Each year, the CFPB hires a new cohort of Director’s Financial Analysts to gain a unique experience working alongside senior policymakers and researchers to help make financial markets work better for all. 

Visit the CFPB DFA Program webpage at https://www.consumerfinance.gov/about-us/careers/students-and-graduates/cfpb-directors-financial-analyst-program/ to learn more about program eligibility requirements and how to apply during the live application window. 

If you have questions or want to be added to our mailing list, please send an email to CFPB_DFA_Program@cfpb.gov. You can also reach out to me at anika.bhat@cfpb.gov to hear more about my experiences as a DFA.  

INFORMATION WEBINARS 

The CFPB will host three virtual information sessions about the DFA Program and the application process, including a question-and-answer period conducted over Webex. You must register to attend using the links below. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the meeting. You will need this link to join the webinar session. 

OPEN HOUSE SESSIONS 

The CFPB is also hosting drop-in Open House sessions following the information webinars for an opportunity to meet with the DFA Program Recruitment Team and current DFAs, to ask any remaining questions about the program and application process. 

Here's an opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students at UMBC to apply for ULI Baltimore’s Etkin Scholars program for the 2024-2025 school year. 

The Etkin Scholars program grants applicable students with a ULI membership for a one-year term. This membership provides students with access to ULI events, webinars, networking opportunities, and all other benefits of a ULI membership. Etkin Scholars will also attend four scholar-specific programs throughout the school year, culminating in a graduation ceremony. Applicants ideally (but not necessarily) should be pursuing a career in commercial real estate or related fields, and studying commercial real estate or related fields: finance, architecture, landscape architecture, planning, urban design, etc. Applicants should also ideally be located in or around Baltimore city, as scholar-specific events are held in-person.

Students can apply here and find more information on the program here. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Compass Lexecon is one of the world's leading economic consulting firms, and specializes in financial and economic analysis of issues that arise in regulatory, policy and litigation matters.

We are currently hiring Analysts (undergraduate and Master’s graduates) to join the firm between January 2025 and August 2025. The Analyst position demands knowledge of, or interest in economics, a broad range of research skills, and the ability to perform quantitative analysis. Analysts work with case teams - interacting closely with other analysts, economists, and case supervisors - in nearly all aspects of project work including a variety of quantitative and qualitative tasks, such as: a) data gathering and analysis, including spreadsheet modelling and regression analysis; b) industry research; c) review of analyst reports and business documents produced in litigation; d) production of expert report, government filings, and client presentations; e) ensuring the quality of all work product. 

Students may apply through our careers page: http://fticonsult.taleo.net/careersection/7.9CompassLexeconCS/jobdetail.ftl?job=241NF. 

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and writing sample.

Greetings from the Chicago Fed! 

 

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago’s Research Assistant position application is NOW OPEN for those looking to start in the Summer of 2025. 

 

 

Apply for the position HERE or click on the image above. 

 

The position is structured as part of a two-year program for recent graduates with a background in economics, mathematics, statistics, finance, computer science, or related fields. Research Assistants work with a range of economists while utilizing their quantitative and analytical skills to contribute to time-critical analysis of current economic data as well as assist in conducting long-term academic research on a wide range of topics. This is a great opportunity to work with and develop the skills necessary to pursue graduate studies in economics and related fields! 

 

The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize the benefit derived from different perspectives and experiences, and we look carefully at candidates’ records to identify individuals whose perspectives could benefit our work. As such, we especially encourage submissions from groups traditionally less represented in economics and related fields. 

 

For more information on the position: What’s a Chicago Fed Research Assistant?

For more opportunities in the Federal Reserve System please visit: fedeconjobs.org

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at RA.Recruiting@chi.frb.org

 

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is conducting our fall Research Assistant recruitment, for positions starting in summer 2025. We are recruiting for ten research assistants for one or two year appointments, preferably beginning between June 1 and August 1, 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates!

Read more here: https://www.brookings.edu/join-the-top-ranked-think-tank-for-domestic-economic-policy/

Apply here: https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/3497/research-assistant-%28job-id%3a-2024-3497%29/job
 
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree by summer 2025 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics and will need to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and an unofficial transcript. 

The application deadline is October 12, 2024.

The Economic Studies Program at the Brookings Institution is currently recruiting for two exciting Research Assistant positions, starting in summer 2024. These are two year appointments, preferably beginning between June 1 and August 1, 2024. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates! 

Read more here: https://www.brookings.edu/join-the-top-ranked-think-tank-for-domestic-economic-policy/

Opportunity with the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary policy:

https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/3341/research-assistant%2c-hutchins-center-on-fiscal-and-monetary-policy/job

Opportunity with the Center on Health Policy:

https://careers-brookings.icims.com/jobs/3428/research-assistant%2c-center-on-health-policy/job

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree by summer 2024 in Economics, Mathematics/Statistics, Public Policy, or other Social Sciences with a minor in Economics and will need to submit a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, and a transcript. 

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis and will remain open until filled.