Data Science Internship

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.
Full-time onsite 10 week summer internship program, in Milwaukee, WI, Franklin, WI, or New York City, NY.

• Relocating interns eligible for travel and housing reimbursement.
• Gain exposure to real-world business perspectives through hands-on learning and meaningful work.
• Participate in professional development workshops, Q&A sessions, volunteer initiatives, and networking events.

Data Science/Analytics Internship
Work within the Core Data & Analytics function alongside your hiring manager, mentor, and team to complete tasks critical for Northwestern Mutual's success.
See below for further details on each role:
Data Scientist - Participate in a team that delivers quantitative and qualitative data analysis. You'll apply and integrate sophisticated statistical, mathematical, data mining, predictive modeling, and business analysis to discover and identify new insights. A data scientist intern will interpret available internal and external data resources to develop and deliver information solutions by testing hypotheses and analyzing test results, providing the vital analytical difficulty to ensure data quality, consistency, repeatability, and accuracy of insights.
Data Analyst - Support workstreams develop data driven solutions by tying quantitative measures to key business issues. This includes deriving insights from data and use visualizations to answer key business questions. Through team exposure and interaction with internal business clients, you will be able to influence others by story-telling through data, visualizing recommendations for forecasts, metrics, and sophisticated data sets. Interns will produce concrete reports that show key performance indicators, identify areas of improvement for current operations, and display root cause analysis of business problems.
Bring Your Best! What this role needs.
Minimum qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor's or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related field from an accredited college or university
• Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Previous work or classroom experience in one or more of the following: SQL, R, Java, Python, Tableau, Power BI, and other data & visualization tools
• Employer immigration sponsorship is not available for this role

Preferred skills and proficiencies

• Previous software engineering or data-focused internship and/or relevant project experience
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Self-starter, goal-directed, resourceful, analytical, innovative, and intellectually curious
• Proven analytical and problem-solving ability
• High degree of self-motivation, passion, and drive to learn
• Ability to balance multiple priorities
• SQL skills and understanding of ETL processes preferred
• Tackle proficiency in network, software, and hardware issues
• Experience sourcing, cleansing, and combining datasets from various sources
• Passion for problem-solving, research, quantitative analysis, and analytical techniques
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail

Next steps
We encourage you to apply! Once your application is reviewed, if selected to move forward, a University Relations team member will reach out for a call and share any next steps of our recruiting process.
GROW YOUR CAREER WITH A BEST-IN-CLASS COMPANY THAT PUTS OUR CLIENT'S INTERESTS AT THE CENTER OF ALL WE DO. GET STARTED NOW!
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Benefits: Great pay package, 401K, Company sponsored retirement plan, Educational assistance, Performance based incentive pay, Medical, dental and vision insurance, Parental leave, Caregiver time off....and more
If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.
Find your future
We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Required Certifications:
Compensation Range:
Minimum:
$16.50
Midpoint:
$23.25
Maximum:
$30.00
Pay rates for internships are determined based on academic tenure and major.
Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additional information relating to location-based pay structures.
Build a strong career foundation with a best-in-class company that puts our client's interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you work or would be working in California, Colorado, New York City, Washington or outside of a Corporate location, please click here for information pertaining to compensation and benefits.
FIND YOUR FUTURE
We're excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups