Summer Finance Intern

Job Description

This is a paid summer internship designed for a student to work while completing their degree. The emphasis of this position will be to utilize financial, statistical, and communication skills to improve the understanding of strategies executed in and managed by the Capital Markets department. The focus will be on both Investment Management and Debt Issuance at FHLBank. The responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to, the following.

• Assist with identification of sources of volatility in the investment and derivative portfolio.

• Assist in research and documentation of various risk exposures.

• Assist with development of analysis and presentations of various strategies.

• Assist with identification of potential portfolio transactions.

• Research and summarization of current financial topics.

• Review, analysis, and updating of various procedures and spreadsheets.

• Begin to develop an understanding of financial instruments the Bank utilizes.

• Begin to develop an understanding of the Bank's business, balance sheet, and general strategies.

Qualifications

• Twelve hours of college accounting or finance or the completion of at least sophomore year of college working toward an undergraduate degree in finance or accounting is preferred.

• One year of similar or related work experience is preferred but not required. Ability to work independently.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Prefer a candidate with some knowledge of Bloomberg, or other financial data source.

• Knowledge and proficient use of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Must be able to operate all types of general office equipment.

How we work

At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners. We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.

• Hybrid Schedule | Flexibility is the name of the game: Business partners are allowed to work remotely up to two days a week.

• Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners. Stop by and say "Hi." Send an email and expect a response. Or schedule a meeting to share your perspective.

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

• ProfessionalWins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.

FHLBank Topeka EEO Policy

FHLBank Topeka is an equal employment opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, parental status, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, military status, gender identity and expression or marital status.

Accommodation Request

Should you need an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at recruiter@fhlbtopeka.com.

Location: Topeka, KS, US

Posted Date: 9/27/2024