Discover Analyst Program June 2025

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

When you join the Federal Reserve—the nation's central bank—you’ll play a key role, collaborating with leading tech professionals to strengthen and protect our economic, financial and payments systems.

We invest in contemporary and emerging technology each year to support the Federal Reserve and our economy, and we’re building a dynamic and diverse team for our future.

Bring your passion and expertise, and we’ll provide the opportunities that will challenge you and propel your growth—along with a wide range of benefits and perks that support your health, wealth, and life.

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes tuition assistance, generous paid time off, top-notch health care benefits, child and family care leave, professional development opportunities, a 401(k) match, pension, and more.

All brought together in a flexible work environment where you can truly find balance.

The Richmond Fed is now hiring for our Discover rotational program with start dates in January and June 2025.

This two year program is designed to challenge the best and brightest and prepares individuals for robust careers at the Bank.

You will work on assignments that range from quantitative analytics and logistics to creative projects.

In Discover, you’ll use leadership and project management skills and passion for problem solving to support the Bank’s most strategic priorities.

In addition to specific business area tasks, you will receive targeted leadership training, mentorship and exclusive networking opportunities.

Your first year will be spent with one assigned business area, and you will transition into a second assigned business area for your second year.

What You Will Do: 


* Utilize established methods and tools to perform moderately complex analyses of business and technology issues  


* Work with clients and other resources to assess current capabilities, identify customer needs and assist in recommendation process improvements 


* Provide support in gathering, analyzing and compiling information from end-users and stakeholders to ensure processes, software and/or applications meet business requirements 


* Contribute to process improvement and solution discussions, may present outcomes to management 


* May participate in cross-functional team initiatives, process improvement and/or technology-based projects 


* Escalate non-routine or unusual problems to higher level support staff as appropriate 

Qualifications: 


* Degree or advanced certification in the following areas: Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Data Analytics or areas with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) focused curriculum


* Experience with any of the following: Microsoft platforms, SharePoint, Tableau, Agile, Scrum, Cloud


* Demonstrated leadership ability  
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