Summer Internship - Finance Transformation & Systems

FHLBank; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plus Pension

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Lifestyle Spending Account

PTO (paid time off)

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is offering a Summer Internship designed to immerse students in Finance Transformation and FAM processes. You will learn how systems support transformation initiatives and contribute to analytics-driven reporting in a collaborative, in-office setting in Chicago.

The program emphasizes training, reporting development, and process improvement, with opportunities to engage in enterprise system administration and strategic project management.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: business administration, economics, accounting, finance, or information systems or related field
• Junior, or Senior standing at an accredited college or university
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Learn about Finance Transformation best practices
• Learn about FAM processes and how they are operationalized in current state
• Learn about FAM systems and how they support FAM’s processes
• Work on enhancing reporting of FAM transformation initiatives through data analytics
• Work on enhancing training opportunities and learning tracks for FAM processes and technology

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, accounting, finance, or information systems

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

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

How You'll Make an Impact As a Summer Intern, you may:

• Learn about Finance Transformation best practices
• Learn about FAM processes and how they are operationalized in current state.
• Learn about FAM systems and how they support FAM’s processes.
• Work on enhancing reporting of FAM transformation initiatives through data analytics.
• Work on enhancing training opportunities and learning tracks for FAM processes and technology.

What You'll Learn Throughout the internship, you will gain exposure to:

• Finance Transformation and Continuous Improvement practices
• Enterprise System Administration and Support
• Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
• Process Mapping and Documentation
• Change Management and User Adoption
• Strategic Project Management
• Reporting and Dashboard Development
• Financial Services Operations
• Technology Enablement and Digital Transformation

Qualifications Required

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in: business administration, economics, accounting, finance, or information systems or related field
• Junior, or Senior standing at an accredited college or university.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Interest in finance, technology, business transformation, or process improvement.
• Experience working with data analysis, reporting, or dashboard tools.
• Familiarity with enterprise systems such as ERP, financial management, or human capital management platforms.
• Coursework in project management, business analytics, information systems, or organizational change management.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI or Tableau.
• Strong ability to think critically

Salary Range: $38,800.00 - $58,100.00 The 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

Our mission at FHLBank Chicago: To partner with our members in Illinois and Wisconsin to provide them competitively priced funding, a reasonable return on their investment, and support for their community investment activities. Simply said, we're a bank for banks and other financial institutions, focused on being a strategic partner for our members and working together to reinvest in our communities, from urban centers to rural areas. Created by Congress in 1932, FHLBank Chicago is one of 11 Federal Home Loan Banks, government sponsored in support of mortgage lending and community investment.