Member Financial Operations Intern

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is seeking an intern to support the Member Financial Operations (MFO) division. This role involves daily transaction support, data analysis for efficiencies, and contributing to risk and project work.

You will collaborate with MFO teams, respond to member inquiries, and assist with data requests for audits. The position emphasizes compliance awareness and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Proficient Word and Excel; SQL experience a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with strong attention to detail.
• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• Compliance background focusing on AML, fraud and financial regulations is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage others respectfully, self-motivate, and good organization and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the MFO teams to support daily operations, quality control initiatives and various projects.
• Respond to member correspondence requests for information.
• Monitor, identify, and report on AML, OFAC, fraud or other risk issues escalated timely.
• Assist with pulling data for Internal and External Audit requests.
• Contribute to projects and the development of solutions to improve effectiveness of processes, reduce risk and promote efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Word

Excel

SQL

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent worker

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Accounting background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At FHLB Des Moines, we work each day to develop an inclusive culture that supports and leverages the complexity of a diverse workforce. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is looking for an intern to support the Member Financial Operations (MFO) division. Common duties include daily transaction support and validations, analyzing operational data and procedures for efficiencies and project support. This individual would be responsible for performing many highly regulated functions to benefit the Bank and its members.

Accountabilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Member and Financial Operations (MFO) teams to support daily operations, quality control initiatives and various projects
• Respond to member correspondence requests for information.
• Monitor, identify, and report on emerging issues related to members and other business partners to ensure Anti-Money laundering, OFAC, fraud or other risk issues are escalated and addressed on a timely basis.
• Assist with pulling data for Internal and External Audit requests.
• Contribute to projects and the development of solutions to improve effectiveness of processes, reduce risk and promote efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proficient computer skills including Word and Excel; SQL database experience a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in fast paced environment, think critically, take initiative and work independently with strong attention to detail.
• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or finance.
• Compliance background, focusing on Anti-Money Laundering, Fraud and Financial and government regulations are a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage others respectfully, self-motivate, and has strong organization and presentation skills.

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $22.00 - $22.00

This compensation range represents the Bank’s good faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of hire. Offer to be determined by selected applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills & abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

At FHLB Des Moines, we work to create an inclusive culture. This enables us to effectively serve the needs of our members and help them succeed. FHLB Des Moines is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information (including family medical history), status as a parent or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.