Data Science Intern

State of Wisconsin Investment Board • Madison, WI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SWIB is seeking a Data Science intern to work on the Data Science team. The intern will work up to 40 hours per week over the summer, with the possibility of further work for 10-15 hours per week during the school year, if the selected candidate is local.

Requirements

• Ability to work in Madison, WI for an approximate 10-week period beginning late May/early June 2026.
• Ability to understand results in context (i.e. when does something look wrong).
• Working with large, structured data sets.
• Interest in investment management and quantitative finance.
• Background in Agile methodologies.
• Extensive SQL background.
• Passion for AI/ML.

Nice To Haves

• Additional technologies may include R, Python, Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and analyzing large investment and market datasets.
• Support development of predictive models, statistical analyses, and data visualizations to guide investment strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including portfolio managers, to translate business needs into actionable data solutions.
• Participate in research initiatives focused on alternative data, quantitative analytics, and emerging investment technologies.
• Document methodologies, findings, and recommendations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees