What It's Like to Work Here

We have an award-winning culture! We are proud to be named as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace 2021. Read more about how our employees made us eligible for this incredible honor and apply for an open position today.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago is a place, where everyone can make a difference—both for our organization and for the communities we serve through our member financial institutions. We are committed to creating a workplace where employees are fully engaged and positioned to do their best work. Teamwork is highly valued; even entry-level hires may find themselves working side-by-side with senior-level executives to achieve our goals in support of our members.

Careers with FHLBank Chicago 

Join an organization that contributes to the success of community lenders, expands access to quality housing and homeownership for people of all income levels, and fosters strong and vibrant communities through support for economic development activities.  

Internship Program

   

Are you an undergraduate or graduate student looking to learn more about careers in the financial services or banking industry? Join us for 10 weeks in the summer and be part of our talented team of interns!

Interns receive a variety of training and development opportunities. You will:

  1. Work with other interns to research Bank-related topics and present your findings to the Executive Team and management staff.
  2. Organize and support community outreach events.
  3. Join lunch-and-learn programs presented by various leaders at the Bank.

Positions are available in many departments throughout the Bank, including: Accounting, Audit, Communications, Community Investment, Finance, Information Technology, Members and Markets, Mortgage Partnership Finance® (MPF®), and Risk Management.

Additional Opportunities

FHLBank Chicago encourages a workplace where employees are connected to one another and find regular opportunities to engage and collaborate. In addition to annual employee-driven events and training sessions, we have several employee-led groups that foster a strong culture:

  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Open to all employees, these groups celebrate our differences and create a welcoming environment.   
  • Engagement Teams: Our Book Club and Financial Literacy, Sustainability, and Wellbeing Teams allow us to learn, have fun, and connect with each other. 

 

Benefits

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid time-off
  • 401(k) program
  • Pension plan
  • Annual performance-based incentive program
  • Paid family leave
  • Blended operating model offering our team members the flexibility to work both virtually and in our office at The Old Post Office

Interested in working here?

We’d love to meet you! There’s never been a better time to take hold of your future and become a part of FHLBank Chicago. Start your search for a great career with us now.