About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience within our investment teams. You will work on day-to-day tasks, join professional development workshops, and participate in events designed to support your career growth. The program lasts ten weeks and offers exposure to global business operations while allowing you to build skills through meaningful project work.
What you'll do#
- Conduct quantitative empirical research.
- Perform back testing and risk assessment.
- Carry out stewardship and sustainable investing research.
- Collaborate with project teams to provide investment data for fact-based decisions.
- Participate in team meetings and present your findings.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Demonstrated ability to use coding languages for data analysis and back-testing.
- Experience using artificial intelligence toolsets for data analysis, visualization, and written output.
- Practical experience with financial or statistical models.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Chicago, Illinois.
- The role is full-time and paid at $30.00 per hour.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About Northern Trust
Northern Trust is a financial services company based in Chicago. Founded in 1889, it provides wealth management, asset servicing, and investment solutions to individuals and institutions. The firm operates globally with over 31,000 employees. It manages assets across five business units including technology and corporate functions.
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