The SouthState story is one of steady growth, deep community roots, and an unwavering commitment to helping our customers move forward. Since our beginnings in the 1930s to becoming a trusted financial partner across the South and beyond - we are known for combining personal relationships with forward-thinking solutions.
We are committed to helping our team members find their success while maintaining the integrity of our values: building trust, fostering lasting relationships and pursuing excellence. At SouthState, individual contributions are recognized, potential is cultivated and team members are inspired to achieve their greater purpose. Your future begins here!
Our Data Analytics Internship Program offers a dynamic 10-week experience designed to provide undergraduate students with hands-on exposure to enterprise data, analytics, and business intelligence within a leading financial institution. Interns will work alongside data engineers, analytics professionals, and business stakeholders to transform data into actionable insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization.
Throughout the program, interns will gain practical experience in data visualization, reporting, analytics, data integration, and modern data platforms. Responsibilities may include developing dashboards, analyzing business trends, preparing and transforming data, supporting reporting initiatives, and helping deliver insights that drive measurable business outcomes.
We prioritize your professional growth through mentorship, technical training, and networking opportunities with leaders across the bank. By the end of the program, you will have developed foundational skills in Power BI, SQL, data visualization, data warehousing, business intelligence, and enterprise analytics while gaining experience working with large-scale datasets and real-world business challenges.
Key Program Components
- Onboarding Week: Kick off your internship with orientation, training sessions, networking opportunities, and an introduction to SouthState's data and analytics ecosystem.
- Hands-On Analytics Experience: Work directly with analytics and data teams on real projects that support business decision-making across the organization.
- Mentorship & Support: Receive guidance and coaching from experienced data professionals who will help you build technical and professional skills.
- Speaker Series: Learn from technology, analytics, and business leaders about industry trends, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies.
- Networking Opportunities: Build relationships with peers, leaders, and professionals across SouthState while expanding your professional network.
In This Role, You Will
- Participate in internship program activities, including workshops, technical training sessions, and special projects.
- Assist with data analysis, dashboard development, reporting, and business intelligence initiatives.
- Create and enhance reports and visualizations using Power BI and related analytics tools.
- Work with data engineers, analysts, and business partners to gather requirements, prepare data, and deliver actionable insights.
- Utilize SQL and enterprise data platforms to analyze information and support data-driven decision-making.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- Education: Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
Candidates with a graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
preferred. 3.4 GPA preferred.
- Technical Skills: Experience with Microsoft Excel and strong analytical skills required. Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, Streamlit, Python, R, or other data warehousing and visualization tools is preferred.
- Attributes: Curious, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about using data to solve business problems. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Training Requirements
- Complete mandatory new hire compliance training and New Employee Orientation.
Physical Demands
- Ability to effectively access and interpret information on computer screens, documents, and reports. The role requires extended time using a computer, which can be accommodated by sitting or standing at an appropriate workstation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
This internship provides a unique opportunity to apply data analytics skills to real business challenges, learn from experienced professionals, and help transform data into meaningful insights that support decision-making throughout the organization.
Work Environment
This position is a remote work environment for 5 days a week (Monday-Friday), except for Federal Bank Holidays; 40 hours a week.
In accordance with Colorado and Virginia law: Pay for this position is anticipated to be $20 per hour.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled/veterans.
Skills Required
- Current undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor's degree in Data Analytics, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Curious, detail-oriented, self-motivated, and passionate about using data to solve business problems
- Graduation date of December 2027 or May 2028
- Minimum 3.4 GPA
- Exposure to Power BI, SQL, Snowflake, Streamlit, Python, R, or other data warehousing and visualization tools
SouthState Bank Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SouthState Bank and has not been reviewed or approved by SouthState Bank.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave, PTO, dedicated volunteer time, and Critical Care Time are prominently included in the package, broadening time‑off support. These offerings help the total rewards feel stronger even when base pay is viewed as average.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match and Roth/traditional options, and references to an employee stock purchase plan, bolster long‑term financial benefits. Retirement programs are presented as a core strength of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs plus banking product and retailer discounts add lifestyle value beyond core insurance. The breadth of ancillary perks complements standard medical, dental, and vision coverage.
SouthState Bank Insights
What We Do
SouthState is one of the leading regional banks in the Southeast – serving more than one million customers via 240+ locations in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, the Carolinas, and Virginia. We offer robust banking solutions, including consumer banking, mortgage, small business banking, commercial banking and wealth management. Our bankers care about our customers and each other – and it shows. We’re proud to have earned awards for our banking solutions, service and workplace environment. For the past three years, we’ve been ranked on the Forbes’ 100 Best Banks in America and have earned top workplace honors several years running. This is banking at its best. This is banking forward. Learn more about how we can help you meet your financial goals at www.southstatebank.com. Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender
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