Capital Markets Intern

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Capital Markets Intern

Intern

Reston, VA, US

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FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS OFFICE OF FINANCE

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position: Capital Markets Intern Date: Summer 2026

department: Capital Markets FLSA: Non-exempt

Reports to: Capital Markets Senior Manager LOCATION
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Reston, VA

The Capital Markets Intern (Intern) will directly assist the Chief Capital Market Officer’s (CCMO) Group with a wide range of projects and tasks related to debt issuance, conduct marketing investor data research with the Investor Relations (IR) Group, and participate in data mining with the Research and Business Intelligence (Research) Group. This internship is designed to be both educational and practical.

In this position, the Intern will learn how to take skills they may have acquired in school related to their areas of interest and apply them in a professional setting. The Intern will gain a better understanding of the role that the Federal Home Loan Banks (FHLBanks) Capital Markets plays in the global bond market while working in a professional environment and gaining experience to work in the Finance, Research, and Investor Relations/Marketing areas.

This 6-week, paid internship program (June 2026 – August 2026) will enable the Intern to contribute to the impact of the FHLBanks while also expanding the Intern’s understanding of the capital markets and awareness of related career opportunities. This position is onsite Monday through Friday

• The Capital Markets Intern will learn the practical application of:
• The role of the FHLBanks in the U.S. economy.
• The steps in issuing FHLBank bonds and discount notes, debt auctions, and Global transactions.
• Investor outreach includes research of the investor base and support for investor engagements.
• Utilizing databases to conduct research and create reports.
• The importance of working as a team and with other departments and managers with different work expectations.
• Ad hoc projects to support the CCMO Group’s initiatives; and
• Basic Bloomberg terminal skills.
• Attend Intern meetings and complete tasks provided by Human Resources.
• Support the OF’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy by following policies and procedures that ensure opportunities for employees and diverse business partners.
• Gain knowledge of the fixed income markets and U.S. economy through consumption of periodicals and research provided by leading Wall Street firms.

We’re proud of the way our teammates have a positive impact on everything we do. Our employees are committed to and exemplify our Core Values:

• Integrity through accountability, consistency, transparency, and trust
• Agility through adaptability, continuous improvement, expertise, and flexibility
• Partnership through collaboration, communication, leadership, and teamwork
• Inclusivity through diversity, relationships, respect, and support

• Current or recent enrollment in undergraduate or postgraduate degree program with an interest and aptitude to work in fixed income capital markets, research, or investor relations/marketing fields.
• Strong attention to detail, organized, and self-motivated.
• Developed critical thinking skills with analytical and quantitative experiences.
• Ability to multitask and meet short deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen and integrate diverse perspectives, build and maintain respectful relationships, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts constructively.
• Experience with MS Office software (i.e., Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of Bloomberg is a plus.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Federal Home Loan Banks Office of Finance is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hairstyles), color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service member status, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a parent, marital status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.