Data & Analytics Office Intern

Northern Trust • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Northern Trust is a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services. Since 1889, the company has been guided by its principles of Service, Expertise, and Integrity. With over 135 years of financial experience and more than 24,000 partners, Northern Trust serves sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service. This internship program is a ten-week opportunity located in Chicago, IL, designed to help interns build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program for early career development. Interns will work directly with their team on day-to-day tasks and participate in program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns. A recruiter will assist in determining the best team placement based on interests, skill set, and experience. The application deadline is October 9, 2026, 11:59pm Central, but applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and programs may close once positions are filled. Applicants are limited to a maximum of 3 job postings per recruitment season in North America.

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree at an accredited college or university, with a major in fields such as 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 other related disciplines, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Curiosity about financial markets and interest in learning more about 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.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• Paid time off
• Parental and caregiver leave
• Life & accident insurance
• Other voluntary and well-being benefits
• Discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern