Pathways Recent Graduate Program

Are you a recent college graduate looking to begin a career in public service? Then look no further than the Recent Graduate Program at CFPB! The Recent Graduate Program affords entry-level work experiences in the Federal Government, as well as the opportunity to begin a career in civil service upon successful completion of the program. Upon acceptance into the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, you will be placed in a one-year dynamic developmental program.

Recent Grads receive on the job training in the technical aspects of the organization’s work, as well as mentoring, networking, and opportunities to learn more about how we help empower the American consumer to make smart financial decisions. CFPB offers opportunities for Recent Graduates in offices across the CFPB.

Explore these opportunities and join the team today!

Sample assignments include:

• Conducting on-site examinations as part of a team reviewing a supervised entity’s compliance with laws and regulations to protect consumers.
• Developing information requests and evaluating responses from supervised entities to determine whether the entity is complying with consumer protection laws and regulations.
• Interviewing supervised entity staff and reviewing loan documents and recorded calls to determine if violations of law may have occurred.
• Conduct research utilizing a wide range of tool to assess risk to consumers presented by supervised entities.
• Respond to time sensitive requests from internal stakeholders.
• Input data in the Supervision’s system of record to ensure accurate tracking of supervisory events.
• Assisting examiners in their evaluation of corrective actions implemented by entities to address matters requiring attention.
• Supporting Analysts in reviewing the accuracy and integrity of Supervision’s system of record.
• Assisting in conducting Quality Assurance Reviews as part of the Bureau’s Quality Management Program.

Program Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, an applicant must:

1. Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
2. Be a Recent Graduate who has completed, within the prior two years, a qualifying associates, bachelors, masters, professional, doctorate, vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution or completed a qualifying career or technical education program.
3. If a Veteran is unable to apply within two years of receiving their degree, due to military service obligation, have as much as six years after degree completion to apply.
4. Transcripts are required. Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of application.
5. Have the ability to obtain and maintain a background investigation.

If you have additional questions or would like to be added to our email list to be notified of the vacancy announcements, please email Pathways@cfpb.gov.