Financial Data Analyst Jobs in Illinois

Financial Data Analyst jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with demand concentrated in financial services, insurance, healthcare, and corporate finance across entry-level through senior roles. Chicago anchors the market as one of the busiest hiring metros in the Midwest, with Peoria and Naperville adding meaningful volume through regional headquarters and manufacturing finance divisions. Major employers with deep Illinois roots including Morningstar, Northern Trust, and Allstate regularly recruit financial data analysts, particularly those with expertise in predictive modeling, risk analytics, and financial reporting automation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles36
Top employerHeitman
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring13
Work type65% Hybrid
Top industryManufacturing

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Sr Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
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Sr Manager Financial Planning and Analysis
Ulta
Bolingbrook, Illinois
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$123k - $150k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration
10,000+

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Global Banking Financial Analysis - Vice President
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Global Banking Financial Analysis - Vice President
JPMorganChase
Chicago, Illinois
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
$114k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Financial Planning & Analysis Intern - Summer 2027
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Financial Planning & Analysis Intern - Summer 2027
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation
Chicago, Illinois
Accounting
Bookkeeping & AP/AR
Hybrid

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Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
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Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, Illinois
Business Operations
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$117k - $194k/yr
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration

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Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
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Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Unlimited Service Group
Addison, Illinois
Business Development
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Hybrid
Master's degree in business administration

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Financial Data Analyst Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
21 jobs
Rosemont
2 jobs
Schaumburg
2 jobs
Bolingbrook
2 jobs
Niles
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Addison
1 job
Lombard
1 job
Northbrook
1 job

Financial Data Analyst Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Heitman3 open roles
Ulta2 open roles
Shure1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Manufacturing

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in financial data analyst jobs across Illinois.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, statistics, economics, or a related quantitative field
  • Proficiency in SQL for querying and managing large financial datasets
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel including advanced formulas and pivot tables
  • Familiarity with Python or R for financial modeling and statistical analysis
  • Understanding of GAAP accounting principles and financial statement interpretation

Financial Data Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a financial data analyst in Illinois?

A bachelor's degree in finance, economics, statistics, or data science is the standard starting point for financial data analyst roles in Illinois. The role carries no state-issued license in Illinois, so hiring decisions turn on demonstrated technical skills and relevant credentials. Earning a CFA, CPA, or a data analytics certification strengthens applications significantly, particularly for roles at Chicago-area financial institutions, insurance companies like Allstate, and corporate finance teams at Illinois-based manufacturers.

How much do financial data analysts make in Illinois?

Financial data analysts in Illinois earn a median of about $101,180 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $64,700 for the lowest 10% to over $166,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire financial data analysts in Illinois?

Employers hiring financial data analysts in Illinois right now include Heitman, Ulta, and Shure, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Illinois's concentration of financial services firms, insurance carriers, and large corporate headquarters in the Chicago metro makes it one of the more active states for this role.

Which Illinois cities have the most financial data analyst jobs?

Chicago, Rosemont, and Schaumburg account for the most financial data analyst openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates by volume given its density of banks, trading firms, insurance companies, and corporate headquarters, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Schaumburg contribute openings from regional offices and Fortune 500 finance divisions that have relocated outside the city center.

Are there remote financial data analyst jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. Financial data analysis is desk-based and output-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 80% of financial data analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly Illinois employers have adopted flexible work for analytical roles. Reporting, modeling, and visualization tasks are the most consistently remote, while roles requiring close collaboration with trading desks or compliance teams tend to stay hybrid.

How can I get hired as a financial data analyst in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to junior analyst or financial reporting associate roles at Illinois-based insurance companies, regional banks, or mid-size corporate finance departments, where structured onboarding is common. Morningstar and Northern Trust both run rotational and associate programs in Chicago for recent graduates. A portfolio of SQL queries, Excel models, or a Tableau dashboard built from public financial data gives candidates without work experience a concrete way to demonstrate ability. Adjacent roles in financial operations, accounting support, or business intelligence support are common lateral moves into the analyst track.

Where can I find and apply to financial data analyst jobs in Illinois?

Migrate Mate lists current financial data analyst openings in Illinois. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.

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