Junior Analyst Jobs in Illinois

Junior Analyst jobs in Illinois concentrate in financial services, management consulting, supply chain, and healthcare operations, with the Chicago metro driving the largest share of demand and steady hiring in Peoria and Rockford for manufacturing and logistics-adjacent roles. Firms like Morningstar, Deloitte, and Caterpillar maintain deep junior analyst pipelines in Illinois, and in-demand specialties include financial data analysis, operations research, and business intelligence. Hiring activity places Illinois among the most active markets in the Midwest for this role at the entry and early-career levels. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles113+
Top employerSargent & Lundy
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring56
Work type67% On-site
Top industryAccounting

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Entry-level Auto Technician
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CARVANA
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Entry-level Auto Technician
CARVANA
University Park, Illinois
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Skilled Trades
$18.5 - $20.5/hr
10,000+

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Entry-Level Technician
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LEXUS OF NAPERVILLE
New 15h ago
Entry-Level Technician
LEXUS OF NAPERVILLE
Naperville, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Entry-Level CDL A Driver – Full OTR
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Entry-Level CDL A Driver – Full OTR
Beyondfreightinc
Joliet, Illinois
Business Development
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Beyondfreightinc
Naperville, Illinois
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Beyondfreightinc
Chicago, Illinois
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Junior Analyst Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Des Plaines
7 jobs
Champaign
5 jobs
Lisle
3 jobs
Aurora
3 jobs
Naperville
3 jobs
Schaumburg
3 jobs
Oakbrook Terrace
3 jobs
Alton
2 jobs

Junior Analyst Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • Sargent & Lundy
    Sargent & Lundy12
  • Valvoline Instant Oil Change
    Valvoline Instant Oil Change10
  • American Marketing and Publishing
    American Marketing and Publishing9
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    Beyondfreightinc6
  • Sterling Labs
    Sterling Labs5

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing
  • Investment & Asset Management
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related analytical field
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and data modeling functions
  • Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar platforms
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for presenting findings to stakeholders
  • Familiarity with SQL or basic database querying for extracting and organizing data
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent priorities

Junior Analyst Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a junior analyst in Illinois?

Most Illinois employers hire junior analysts directly from four-year programs in finance, economics, statistics, or business administration at Illinois universities such as the University of Illinois, DePaul, or Loyola Chicago. No state-issued license is required for the general junior analyst role. Candidates strengthen their applications with the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification, the CFA Level I exam, or a completed internship with a Chicago-area firm, bank, or consulting practice.

Which companies hire junior analysts in Illinois?

Companies currently hiring junior analysts in Illinois include Sargent & Lundy, Valvoline Instant Oil Change, and American Marketing and Publishing, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of financial headquarters, Big Four consulting offices, and major healthcare systems in the Chicago metro creates consistent junior analyst demand across multiple industries throughout the year.

Which Illinois cities have the most junior analyst jobs?

The cities with the most junior analyst openings in Illinois are Chicago, Des Plaines, and Champaign. Chicago dominates because it anchors the Midwest's financial services and consulting sectors, while suburban areas like Schaumburg and Lisle draw demand from Fortune 500 corporate headquarters, and downstate cities like Peoria reflect Caterpillar's and OSF HealthCare's large back-office and operations analyst needs.

Are there remote junior analyst jobs in Illinois?

Yes, and more than most fields. About 33% of junior analyst openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how central spreadsheet work, data modeling, and reporting are to the role. Financial data analysis and business intelligence functions tend to be the most remote-accessible specialties, while roles tied to on-site operations or client-facing consulting typically require in-office presence.

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

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to rotational analyst programs that large Illinois employers run for recent graduates, including Morningstar's entry-level research associate track, Deloitte's Chicago campus recruiting pipeline, and analyst development programs at major Illinois health systems like Northwestern Medicine and Advocate Health. Candidates transitioning from adjacent roles such as data entry specialist, research assistant, or financial operations associate are regularly considered. A completed Excel or Tableau certification, a senior capstone project with real data, or a portfolio of independent analysis work gives applicants a meaningful edge when formal experience is limited.

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

You can find and apply to junior analyst jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated in real time. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your background and location, and apply directly through each listing without needing to create a profile first.

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