Data & Analytics Intern

Northern Trust

. Build relevant skills and work on meaningful projects as part of a collaborative internship program .

Posted 10/3/2026internshipChicago • Illinois • United StatesEntry Level💰 $35 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data interpretation and user experience improvement. Engages in collaborative projects and leadership activities while pursuing a degree in a relevant field.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Data InterpretationAnalytical SkillsUser Experience ImprovementLeadership EngagementChange Management

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceBusiness AnalyticsMetadata ManagementAgile DeliveryModel DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentDigital PlatformsStatistical AnalysisOperations ManagementHuman-Computer Interaction

Soft Skills

CuriosityProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingTeamworkStrategic Thinking

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesStakeholder EngagementOrganizational DesignCapability ModelingMarketplace Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build relevant skills and work on meaningful projects as part of a collaborative internship program
Work directly with the assigned team on day-to-day tasks
Participate in internship program events, professional development activities, networking, and leadership engagement
Work with product designers and UX researchers to improve user experiences across digital platforms
Support product management, agile delivery, and marketplace development for enterprise data products
Assist in policy development, metadata management, and data quality initiatives
Contribute to model development, data science projects, and business insights
Help manage change initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and program delivery
Participate in organizational design, capability modeling, and operating model transformation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited college or university
Major in Business Administration, Management, Change Management, Risk Management, Operations Management & Information Systems, Computer Science, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, Human-Computer Interaction, UX Design, Psychology, Public Policy, or another related discipline
Expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028
Minimum GPA of 3.0
Curiosity about financial markets and interest in the financial services industry
Proven analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving, critical and strategic thinking skills through coursework and/or previous internship experience
Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and/or extracurricular involvement
Authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
Paid time off
Parental and caregiver leave
Life and accident insurance
Other voluntary and well-being benefits
Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
Flexible and collaborative work culture
Professional development workshops
Lunch & Learns with Leadership
Intern Cross-Functional Project Presentation
Intern volunteer event
Social events
Ongoing learnings at enterprise-wide level
Mentorship and networking opportunities
Reasonable accommodation during the employment process