Operations Analyst Internships
Operations analyst internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working operations analysts, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles cover Airlines, Technology & Software, and Healthcare & Medical Services, with GEICO, Uline, and Nokia among the employers posting roles now.
Find Operations Analyst InternshipsOverview
Showing 2 of 12+ Operations Analyst Internships
Position: Financial Operations Analyst - Intern
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote - Local candidates preferred)
Contract to Hire: 6 Months, convert to Full-Time
Hours: 25 Hours Per Week
Rate: Up to $18-$25/hr based on experience during initial 6 months
Sign-on Bonus: Yes, plus EOY performance bonus.
Start Date: ASAP
Graduation Date: December 2026 or May 2027
Responsibilities:
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for overseeing and executing various financial operations processes to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day financial activities. This role will involve managing financial management tasks such as invoice processing, expense tracking, and reconciliation of financial accounts. Additionally, the analyst will collaborate with partners to cultivate relationships with stakeholders and assist in organizing accounts and files to support the creation of client deliverables.
Financial Management:
- Oversee and execute various financial operations processes, including invoice processing, expense tracking, and reconciliation of financial accounts.
- Cash Flow Management and Discussions with leadership
- Monthly Financial Meeting with to discuss Financial Projections, Expense projections, and reconciliation of the month.
- Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts, aligning financial management
- Regularly analyze revenue and expense trends, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
- Collect payments from clients and accurately record the information.
- Generate monthly financial statements and related analyses for internal stakeholders.
- Drive the annual tax process, including reconciliation, documentation, and liaising with accountants.
- Conduct end-of-year closeout tasks
Operations Management:
- Collaborate with leadership to cultivate relationships with clients and consultants.
- Organize accounts and files to assist in the creation of client deliverables.
- Manage all areas of business operations, not limited to Financial and Operations
- Develop statements of work (SOWs) and add amendments when necessary.
- Collect consultants’ timesheets and create invoices monthly.
- Engage in weekly meetings with managing partners to discuss consulting-related matters and create work plans.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- Proven experience in a financial operations, financial management, or related field.
- However, we are open to new graduates with demonstrated success at internships.
- Experienced with Excel required; experience with QuickBooks preferred.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Position: Financial Operations Analyst - Intern
Location: Chicago, IL (Remote - Local candidates preferred)
Contract to Hire: 6 Months, convert to Full-Time
Hours: 25 Hours Per Week
Rate: Up to $18-$25/hr based on experience during initial 6 months
Sign-on Bonus: Yes, plus EOY performance bonus.
Start Date: ASAP
Graduation Date: December 2026 or May 2027
Responsibilities:
The Financial Analyst will be responsible for overseeing and executing various financial operations processes to ensure the smooth functioning of day-to-day financial activities. This role will involve managing financial management tasks such as invoice processing, expense tracking, and reconciliation of financial accounts. Additionally, the analyst will collaborate with partners to cultivate relationships with stakeholders and assist in organizing accounts and files to support the creation of client deliverables.
Financial Management:
- Oversee and execute various financial operations processes, including invoice processing, expense tracking, and reconciliation of financial accounts.
- Cash Flow Management and Discussions with leadership
- Monthly Financial Meeting with to discuss Financial Projections, Expense projections, and reconciliation of the month.
- Develop and maintain budgets and forecasts, aligning financial management
- Regularly analyze revenue and expense trends, identifying areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
- Collect payments from clients and accurately record the information.
- Generate monthly financial statements and related analyses for internal stakeholders.
- Drive the annual tax process, including reconciliation, documentation, and liaising with accountants.
- Conduct end-of-year closeout tasks
Operations Management:
- Collaborate with leadership to cultivate relationships with clients and consultants.
- Organize accounts and files to assist in the creation of client deliverables.
- Manage all areas of business operations, not limited to Financial and Operations
- Develop statements of work (SOWs) and add amendments when necessary.
- Collect consultants’ timesheets and create invoices monthly.
- Engage in weekly meetings with managing partners to discuss consulting-related matters and create work plans.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
- Proven experience in a financial operations, financial management, or related field.
- However, we are open to new graduates with demonstrated success at internships.
- Experienced with Excel required; experience with QuickBooks preferred.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: Remote
Operations Analyst Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Airlines
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
Tips for Your Operations Analyst Internship Search
Apply months before your target start date
Large employers open summer internship applications the preceding fall, often in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates. Check for new listings regularly so you catch structured programs in their first recruiting wave, when the most seats are still open.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Operations analyst intern recruiters expect limited work history, so documented projects carry more weight than a sparse job section. Build two or three complete examples showing a real process problem, the analytical approach you took, the tools you used, and a shareable output such as a published analysis, process map, or dashboard. Link to it wherever the application allows.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles appear publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens your pool and puts you in front of teams that never attend fairs.
Practice the operations analyst screen out loud before your first interview
Operations analyst intern screens typically involve a case or analytical exercise where you interpret data, identify an operational bottleneck, or recommend a process change. Interviewers weigh how you structure your thinking and communicate your reasoning as much as the final answer. Practice walking through a problem out loud, explaining each step, until the structure comes naturally under pressure.
Target structured rotational and cohort programs early
Larger employers in supply chain, consulting, and financial services run formal operations analyst internship programs that rotate interns through functions and provide structured training. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often feed directly into return-offer pipelines. Identify the ones that match your background, check their application windows, and submit in the first week they open.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 38% of the operations analyst internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search so you're not sorting through roles you can't take. Filter by location and work type first, then review what's left, so your shortlist reflects openings you'd actually accept.
Operations Analyst Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an operations analyst internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern stage. For operations analyst candidates, a documented portfolio of process improvement analyses, workflow models, or data-driven case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly online and attend campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an operations analyst internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For operations analyst interns, what drives it most is delivering measurable results on real projects, building rapport with the team, and understanding headcount before the return-offer window closes. Position yourself for one by treating every assignment as a permanent-hire audition, but keep applying elsewhere in parallel.
When should I apply for operations analyst internships?
Earlier than most expect. Large employers recruit summer cohorts the preceding fall, so applications for June start dates often open in September and October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, which means openings appear year-round. Check regularly and apply as soon as a role matches, since cohort seats fill before postings close.
Are operations analyst internships paid?
Most professional operations analyst internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses a pay range, it appears directly on the listing. Unpaid arrangements are uncommon at corporate employers but do appear occasionally at nonprofits and very small organizations.
What should an operations analyst internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used, the problem you addressed, and where reviewers can see the output, whether that's a published analysis, a process map, a dashboard, or a case study write-up. Add relevant coursework below your projects, keep the whole document to one page, and list any tools or software relevant to operations work.
Are there remote operations analyst internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 63% of the operations analyst internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from every geography, so apply early once you decide remote works for your situation. Use the work-type filter to see only remote or hybrid listings without sorting through roles you can't take.
Can international students get operations 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.
See All 12 Operations Analyst Internship Jobs
Find roles that match your experience and apply in just a few clicks.
Find Operations Analyst Internships