Cybersecurity Policy Intern — Financial Regulation & Risk

ABA - American Bankers Association; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Bankers Association (ABA) in Washington, DC offers a paid internship from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, onsite at least two days per week.

Graduate students (expected graduation December 2027 or later) will work across ABA divisions, researching risks related to emerging technologies, developing surveys, and contributing to letters, testimony, and articles.

Qualifications

• Excellent analytical and communication skills (written and oral).
• Knowledge of the financial sector and regulatory requirements.
• Desire to learn about emerging technology and its impact on cybersecurity and operational resilience.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and communicate potential risks associated with emerging technologies leveraged by the financial services sector (e.g. AI, quantum computing, cloud computing).
• Assist in the development of surveys.
• Compile and summarize key findings of surveys.
• Contribute to the development of comment letters, congressional testimony, and articles.
• Assist in updating presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Emerging tech knowledge

Education

Graduate student status (Dec 2027 or later)

Preferred fields: Liberal Arts, History, Economics, CS, Cybersecurity

Job description

The American Bankers Association (ABA) in Washington, DC offers a paid internship from June 7, 2027 to August 13, 2027. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, onsite at least two days per week.

Graduate students (expected graduation December 2027 or later) will work across ABA divisions, researching risks related to emerging technologies, developing surveys, and contributing to letters, testimony, and articles.