Intern, Public Policy

Pathward is a financial empowerment company dedicated to creating financial inclusion for all. They are seeking a Public Policy Intern to support their policy function on issues affecting the banking, payments, and financial technology sectors, providing exposure to legislative and regulatory developments in a national bank setting.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor and summarize federal legislative and regulatory activity relevant to financial services (e.g., banking, payments, digital assets)
• Draft short internal memoranda analyzing policy developments and their potential business impact
• Analyze how legislative and regulatory developments apply to specific business models, products, and partnerships, including identifying potential risks and considerations
• Support preparation of internal briefings and materials for senior leadership
• Conduct targeted research on financial services policy issues and industry trends
• Assist with tracking stakeholder engagement across Congress, regulators, and industry groups
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Current law student (1L or 2L) or graduate student in public policy or a related field
• Interest in financial services policy, banking, payments, or fintech
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex information and communicate it clearly
• Experience with legal, policy, or regulatory research