Financial Data Analyst Internships
Financial data analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience working with real financial datasets, mentorship from working financial data analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Manufacturing and Medical Devices, with Tektronix, ATI, and LCS among the employers posting roles now.
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Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview:
The Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will serve as an integral thought partner for the global finance leadership team. The intern will help support numerous aspects of ongoing strategic analyses for business unit leadership (product line profitability, growth strategy, labor management, and optimization), collaborate with business leaders to evaluate initiatives, and play a strong supporting role on strategic projects, both for business leaders as well as for corporate projects. The role will provide an opportunity to learn to leverage the hypothesis-driven, “answer first” approach to solve highly complex problems (similar to the approach/training acquired at top-tier management consulting firms).
This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will support strategic analyses and reporting for 1 – 2 Senior VP of Business Operations leaders (P&L owners). Effective interns will leverage data to drive insights and help make actionable, results-oriented recommendations to drive business value. Given the elevated role of business partnership and interactions with senior members of the finance leadership team, successful candidates must be able to analyze and extract insights from highly complex data sets and communicate insights/output in simple, executive-level written form. Successful candidates must also be able to comfortably engage in executive-level discussions to influence business decisions.
Required Skills:
- Strong passion for results and desire to learn
- Effective verbal, written, and oral communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in process (one academic year away from completion)
- Sound analytical ability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Competencies/Characteristics:
- Initiative/ownership
- High emotional intelligence (EQ)
- Commitment to a team-oriented (“we’re all in this together”) culture
- Analytical rigor and ability to work in a “zero defect” manner
- Results driven
#INDCORP
#LI-EL
Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Company Overview
Encore is a global leader in event production, supporting meeting and event professionals with event technology, production, tradeshow and exhibition services. Known for its award-winning customer service, the company is guided by its purpose to connect and inspire, supporting more than 2,200 premier event venues, including hotels, convention centers and corporate campuses worldwide. Encore is one of the 2025 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® and has been a certified Great Place To Work™ for four years running, reflecting the company's investment in its people as the foundation of customer success. Headquartered in Schiller Park, Illinois, Encore operates in 22 countries across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Australia, and Asia Pacific.
Position Overview:
The Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will serve as an integral thought partner for the global finance leadership team. The intern will help support numerous aspects of ongoing strategic analyses for business unit leadership (product line profitability, growth strategy, labor management, and optimization), collaborate with business leaders to evaluate initiatives, and play a strong supporting role on strategic projects, both for business leaders as well as for corporate projects. The role will provide an opportunity to learn to leverage the hypothesis-driven, “answer first” approach to solve highly complex problems (similar to the approach/training acquired at top-tier management consulting firms).
This position is based in Schiller Park, IL. Temporary housing is not provided for this role.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern will support strategic analyses and reporting for 1 – 2 Senior VP of Business Operations leaders (P&L owners). Effective interns will leverage data to drive insights and help make actionable, results-oriented recommendations to drive business value. Given the elevated role of business partnership and interactions with senior members of the finance leadership team, successful candidates must be able to analyze and extract insights from highly complex data sets and communicate insights/output in simple, executive-level written form. Successful candidates must also be able to comfortably engage in executive-level discussions to influence business decisions.
Required Skills:
- Strong passion for results and desire to learn
- Effective verbal, written, and oral communication skills
- Bachelor’s degree in process (one academic year away from completion)
- Sound analytical ability
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Competencies/Characteristics:
- Initiative/ownership
- High emotional intelligence (EQ)
- Commitment to a team-oriented (“we’re all in this together”) culture
- Analytical rigor and ability to work in a “zero defect” manner
- Results driven
#INDCORP
#LI-EL
Hourly Pay Range: $19.99 - $20.00
The compensation offered for this role is determined based on the qualifications outlined in the job posting for the specified location. Final compensation is based on a number of factors including location, travel, relevant work experience, or particular skills and expertise. In addition, some positions may be eligible for other compensation such as potential overtime, bonuses or incentives.
Encore is committed to providing the best benefits options for our employees and families. Click here to view the benefits options for our employees worldwide.
We pride ourselves on cultivating a welcoming culture where every individual is celebrated for their unique strengths and differences. Click here to view details on our commitment to inclusivity and belonging.
Financial Data Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Manufacturing
- Medical Devices
Tips for Your Financial Data Analyst Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large employers recruit summer financial data analyst interns the preceding fall, with applications closing months before the role starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Map out the programs you want, note their deadlines, and submit your first applications well before winter break.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for financial data analyst internships expect limited work history, so your portfolio does the heavy lifting. Document two or three analyses end-to-end, naming the tools you used, linking to your code or published output on GitHub or a public dashboard, and writing a short summary of what the data showed and why it mattered.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, since not every financial data analyst program recruits on campus. Both channels together reach more opportunities than either one alone.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Financial data analyst intern interviews typically include an analytics or case-based screen covering SQL, data interpretation, or business problem-solving. Practice working through problems out loud, explaining your reasoning as you go, since interviewers weigh how you think through ambiguous data situations as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Many large financial services and technology firms run formal analyst development internships designed to train people new to the field, rotating interns across teams or business units over the summer. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and offer structured mentorship. Identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave of applications.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 20% of the financial data analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start searching so you're not sorting through roles in locations you can't reach. On Migrate Mate, filter by work type and location first, then narrow by industry or company size.
Financial Data Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a financial data analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio of two or three documented analyses, complete with the tools you used and links to your work, so recruiters have something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a financial data analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for financial data analyst interns is consistent performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions are made so you can ask the right questions early. Position for a return offer by delivering well, but keep applying to other roles in parallel.
When should I apply for financial data analyst internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often closing applications before the calendar year turns. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push, and prioritize large structured programs first since they fill fastest.
Are financial data analyst internships paid?
Most professional financial data analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so it's not uniform across the board. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established companies in this field.
What should a financial data analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that name the tools you used and link to the work itself, such as a GitHub repository with SQL queries, a published dashboard, or a written case study. Add relevant coursework in statistics, finance, or data analysis. Keep the resume to one page.
Are there remote financial data analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 80% of the financial data analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get financial data analyst internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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