When you join Sallie Mae, you become a champion for all students.
We’re on a mission to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. To help them plan their higher education, successfully finish, and prepare for life after school. To help them Start smart. Learn big.
Students need guidance navigating this important time in their life. They need someone who acknowledges that their education path is unique. They need a partner willing to evolve and not only meet but surpass their expectations. We’re changing. Because students need a better way.
We’re looking for people who are excited to drive this transformation. To break barriers and think of new ways to adapt, help, and create better experiences for students—and for each other.
This is where diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and perspectives matter. It’s where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work.
Feeling your best allows you to do your best. Our benefits take care of the whole you—from physical and mental to financial and professional. You’ll get opportunities to further your education and career, support for you and your family (including your pets!), paid time off to volunteer for the things that matter to you, and more.
We’re obsessed with impact and making a real difference. For us, that means putting relationships first, asking “why not?” when tackling challenges, and continuously learning new skills.
Come do more than join something, change something. For students, for future generations, for the future of education.
What You'll Contribute
Launch Your Career as a Future Analytics Leader
The Associate Analytics Early Career Development Program is a selective 24-month development program designed to build the next generation of analytics talent at Sallie Mae. Through rotational experiences across Business, Credit, Marketing and Data Analytics, you'll develop the unique combination of business acumen, analytical thinking, and technical expertise needed to solve complex challenges and influence key business decisions.
As a member of the program, you'll work on meaningful projects that directly impact our customers, business performance, and strategic priorities. You'll gain exposure to multiple areas of the organization, participate in structured development opportunities, and build relationships with leaders and mentors who are invested in your success.
This program is designed for individuals who are curious, analytical, and eager to learn. By the end of the experience, you'll have a strong foundation in both business and data analytics, a deep understanding of the business, and the skills needed to accelerate your career within Sallie Mae.
This opportunity is intended for students who will complete their Bachelor's or Master's degree between December 2026 and June 2027 and are available to begin full-time employment in June 2027 as part of our Early Career Development Program.
What You'll Do
Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across our key Analytics groups. Each rotation is designed to strengthen your business knowledge, technical capabilities, and ability to translate data into meaningful business outcomes.
Business & Credit Analytics
Learn how analytics drives business performance, customer outcomes, and risk management decisions.
You will:
Analyze business performance, customer behavior, and portfolio trends to identify opportunities and inform decision-making
Evaluate credit and risk performance to support lending and portfolio management strategies
Generate insights and recommendations that influence business strategy, customer outcomes, and operational performance
Partner with business leaders to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable results
Data Analytics
Build the technical foundation needed to transform data into insights and business value.
You will:
Utilize tools such as SQL, Python, and Power BI to analyze, visualize, and interpret data
Develop dashboards, reporting solutions, and analytical products that support decision-making
Apply forecasting, statistical analysis, and modeling techniques to solve business challenges
Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve data quality, and enhance analytics capabilities
Gain exposure to modern analytics tools, technologies, and emerging data practices
Throughout the Program, You Will
Solve meaningful business problems using data and analytics
Develop technical, analytical, and consulting skills through hands-on experience
Communicate insights and recommendations through presentations, dashboards, and data storytelling
Partner with stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas
Participate in mentorship, networking, and leadership development opportunities
Gain exposure to senior leaders and strategic business initiatives
Join a cohort of high-performing early-career professionals committed to learning, growth, and collaboration
What You Have - Required Qualifications
Education
Expected graduation in May 2027 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
Technical Skills
Experience with SQL, Python, SAS, or similar programming languages through coursework, internships, research, or work experience
Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus
Analytical Skills
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve complex problems
Communication Skills
Ability to communicate complex ideas and analytical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Collaboration & Leadership Potential:
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong working relationships
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Attention to Detail
Commitment to accuracy, quality, and delivering high-value work
Growth Mindset
Curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for continuous learning
Interest in building a career in analytics, business intelligence, data, strategy, marketing, risk management, or related fields
Preferred Experience
Internship, co-op, research, leadership, or work experience involving analytics, data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, financial analysis, or related disciplines
Why Join Sallie Mae?
At Sallie Mae, you'll do more than analyze data—you'll help solve meaningful business challenges while developing the skills, experiences, and relationships that prepare you for long-term success. Through hands-on work, mentorship, leadership exposure, and rotational experiences, you'll build the foundation to become a future analytics leader.
Launch your career. Build your expertise. Become a future analytics leader.
Feeling your best helps you do your best:Our benefits take care of the whole you—so you can build your work around your life (not the other way around!).
Competitive base salaries
Bonus incentives
Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
Career development and training opportunities
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Skills Required
- Expected graduation between December 2026 and June 2027 and available to begin full-time in June 2027
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related quantitative field
- Experience with SQL, Python, SAS, or similar programming languages (through coursework, internships, research, or work experience)
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve complex problems
- Ability to communicate complex ideas and analytical insights to technical and non-technical audiences; strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, collaboration, and leadership potential; ability to work effectively across teams
- Commitment to accuracy, attention to detail, and delivering high-quality work
- Curiosity, resilience, growth mindset, and interest in analytics, BI, strategy, marketing, or risk management careers
- Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization tools
- Internship, co-op, research, leadership, or work experience involving analytics, data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, or financial analysis
Sallie Mae Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sallie Mae and has not been reviewed or approved by Sallie Mae.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses are considered good or achievable in several roles, making total compensation feel stronger than base pay alone. Incentive plans are viewed as a meaningful part of earnings in collections and other roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO is characterized as generous with additional paid and floating holidays. Time off that scales by level and tenure is highlighted as a valued part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers and adoption assistance are emphasized as standout benefits. External recognition for adoption-friendly policies reinforces strength in family support.
Sallie Mae Insights
What We Do
Sallie Mae’s mission is to power confidence as students begin their unique journey. We believe college should be affordable, equitable, and accessible for all students. As the leader in private student lending, we provide financing and expertise to support college access and completion. We offer products and resources to help students and families start smart in planning for higher education, ensuring opportunities to learn and dream big.
