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 change initiatives within the financial services industry.

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Data InterpretationUser Experience ImprovementAgile DeliveryChange ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Data ScienceBusiness AnalyticsMetadata ManagementPolicy DevelopmentModel Development

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingProblem-SolvingLeadershipTeamworkCritical Thinking

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesChange ManagementOperations ManagementHuman-Computer InteractionUX Design

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 senior-leader engagement
Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic global financial-services business
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 with 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
Interest in financial markets and 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, including 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
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
Flexible and collaborative work culture
Reasonable accommodation and workplace adjustments for individuals with health conditions and disabilities