Program Analyst Jobs in Chicago, IL
Program Analyst jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Illinois Medical District, with strong demand across government contracting, healthcare, and financial services. Employers hiring right now include JPMorganChase, Truist, and Swiss Re. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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If you're excited to develop broad, transferable business skills while being exposed to senior stakeholders, we have a role for you. As a Summer Analyst in the Corporate Analyst Development Program at JPMorganChase, you will spend nine weeks working on meaningful projects that influence real business outcomes. From improving processes to supporting strategic decisions, you'll contribute to initiatives that shape how our global businesses operate.
This 9-week internship is designed to give you hands-on experience, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to build skills that are valuable across any career path. You'll collaborate across teams, tackle complex challenges, and see how data, analytics, and emerging tools—including AI—are used responsibly to drive decisions.
Throughout the program, you will develop foundational skills in one of three core disciplines: Analytics, Project Management, or Process Improvement.
You'll also build a strong network, gain exposure to different areas of the firm, and develop a broad understanding of how our businesses connect. High-performing Summer Analysts may receive an offer to return for our full-time program—a two-year rotational experience across all three disciplines – Analytics, Project Management, and Process Improvement.
This program is is not aligned to front-office, client-facing, or software engineering roles. Instead, it's ideal for students who enjoy working with data, are intellectually curious, and want to solve problems and improve processes.
Job Responsibilities
Analytics
- Turn data into insight: Explore data to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities; translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
- Support decision-making through structured problem solving
- Use modern tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to accelerate insight generation
Project Management
- Turn ideas into execution: Support the delivery of projects that drive business priorities
- Coordinate across teams to keep work on track and aligned
- Identify risks, solve problems, and adapt as priorities evolve
- Communicate updates clearly to stakeholders at different levels
Process Improvement
- Turn complexity into simplicity; Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
- Support initiatives that enhance processes, systems, or ways of working
- Use data to understand root causes and inform solutions
- Help implement changes that drive sustainable, measurable impact
- Pursuing a B.A., B.S., or 5th-year M.A./M.S. with expected graduation of December 2027 or June 2028
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information and translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Demonstrated interest in data, analytics, AI, and emerging technologies, with a digital-first mindset
- Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or professional experiences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams
- Proactive, team-oriented, and able to take initiative and demonstrate ownership
- Curious with a growth mindset, strong learning agility and the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and business tools
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Locations
Chicago
To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based
immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, JPMorganChase, will not provide any assistance or sign any
documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training
(OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
Please note that your performance in this program will be evaluated for the purpose of assessing a full-time offer postgraduation,
a role that is likewise ineligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.
What's Next?
1. To be considered for the Corporate Analyst Development Program, you must submit a complete and thoughtful
application, which includes your resume, and location preference.
- Your application and resume are a way for us to initially get to know you. It's important to complete all
your application to determine whether you meet the required criteria.
interview, powered by HireVue.
- This is your opportunity to further bring your resume to life and showcase your experience for our
- HireVue is required, and your application will not be considered for further review until you have
- We strongly encourage you to complete your HireVue video(s) within three days of receiving.
3. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as
possible as programs will close once positions are filled.
JPMorganChase is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that respects all people for their unique skills,
backgrounds and professional experiences. We will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Visit jpmorganchase.com/careers for upcoming events, career advice, our locations and more.
© 2026 JPMorganChase. All rights reserved. JPMorganChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including
Disability/Veterans.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
If you're excited to develop broad, transferable business skills while being exposed to senior stakeholders, we have a role for you. As a Summer Analyst in the Corporate Analyst Development Program at JPMorganChase, you will spend nine weeks working on meaningful projects that influence real business outcomes. From improving processes to supporting strategic decisions, you'll contribute to initiatives that shape how our global businesses operate.
This 9-week internship is designed to give you hands-on experience, exposure to senior stakeholders, and the opportunity to build skills that are valuable across any career path. You'll collaborate across teams, tackle complex challenges, and see how data, analytics, and emerging tools—including AI—are used responsibly to drive decisions.
Throughout the program, you will develop foundational skills in one of three core disciplines: Analytics, Project Management, or Process Improvement.
You'll also build a strong network, gain exposure to different areas of the firm, and develop a broad understanding of how our businesses connect. High-performing Summer Analysts may receive an offer to return for our full-time program—a two-year rotational experience across all three disciplines – Analytics, Project Management, and Process Improvement.
This program is is not aligned to front-office, client-facing, or software engineering roles. Instead, it's ideal for students who enjoy working with data, are intellectually curious, and want to solve problems and improve processes.
Job Responsibilities
Analytics
- Turn data into insight: Explore data to uncover trends, patterns, and opportunities; translate analysis into clear, actionable recommendations
- Support decision-making through structured problem solving
- Use modern tools, including AI-enabled solutions, to accelerate insight generation
Project Management
- Turn ideas into execution: Support the delivery of projects that drive business priorities
- Coordinate across teams to keep work on track and aligned
- Identify risks, solve problems, and adapt as priorities evolve
- Communicate updates clearly to stakeholders at different levels
Process Improvement
- Turn complexity into simplicity; Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
- Support initiatives that enhance processes, systems, or ways of working
- Use data to understand root causes and inform solutions
- Help implement changes that drive sustainable, measurable impact
- Pursuing a B.A., B.S., or 5th-year M.A./M.S. with expected graduation of December 2027 or June 2028
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to synthesize complex information and translate data into clear, actionable insights
- Demonstrated interest in data, analytics, AI, and emerging technologies, with a digital-first mindset
- Demonstrated leadership through academic, extracurricular, or professional experiences
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and influence across teams
- Proactive, team-oriented, and able to take initiative and demonstrate ownership
- Curious with a growth mindset, strong learning agility and the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and business tools
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
Locations
Chicago
To be eligible for this program, you must be authorized to work in the U.S. We do not offer any type of employment-based
immigration sponsorship for this program. Likewise, JPMorganChase, will not provide any assistance or sign any
documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training
(OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
Please note that your performance in this program will be evaluated for the purpose of assessing a full-time offer postgraduation,
a role that is likewise ineligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship.
What's Next?
1. To be considered for the Corporate Analyst Development Program, you must submit a complete and thoughtful
application, which includes your resume, and location preference.
- Your application and resume are a way for us to initially get to know you. It's important to complete all
your application to determine whether you meet the required criteria.
interview, powered by HireVue.
- This is your opportunity to further bring your resume to life and showcase your experience for our
- HireVue is required, and your application will not be considered for further review until you have
- We strongly encourage you to complete your HireVue video(s) within three days of receiving.
3. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as
possible as programs will close once positions are filled.
JPMorganChase is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that respects all people for their unique skills,
backgrounds and professional experiences. We will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
Visit jpmorganchase.com/careers for upcoming events, career advice, our locations and more.
© 2026 JPMorganChase. All rights reserved. JPMorganChase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including
Disability/Veterans.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
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Top Industries Hiring
- Fintech
- Banking & Financial Services
- Investment & Asset Management
Program Analyst Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a program analyst job in Chicago?
The strongest path into Chicago's program analyst market runs through federal and state government contractors clustered in the Loop and along the lakefront corridor, large health systems in the Illinois Medical District, and financial services firms in River North. Candidates who can demonstrate experience with program evaluation, budget tracking, or stakeholder reporting move fastest. Familiarity with Chicago-area agencies such as the City of Chicago, Cook County, or Illinois state departments adds a clear edge for public-sector openings.
Which companies hire program analysts in Chicago?
Chicago program analyst roles are posted by JPMorganChase, Truist, and Swiss Re and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's mix of large consulting firms, major health systems, financial institutions, and city and county government agencies makes it one of the Midwest's deepest markets for this role.
Are there remote program analyst jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: program analysts doing data reporting, policy analysis, or process documentation tend to have the most remote flexibility, while those embedded in operations or government program management often require on-site presence. About 0% of program analyst openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with hybrid arrangements most common among Chicago-headquartered consulting and healthcare employers.
How can I get a program analyst job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is through analyst associate or program coordinator roles at Cook County agencies, City of Chicago departments, or large nonprofits in the Civic District, where structured rotational programs and entry-level postings are common. Internships or project work with Chicago-area management consulting firms also build the reporting and stakeholder communication skills hiring managers look for. A bachelor's degree in public policy, business, or a quantitative field paired with any local government or nonprofit exposure puts a resume in a competitive position here.
Which industries hire the most program analysts in Chicago?
Chicago program analyst roles concentrate in Fintech, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's role as a hub for federal agency regional offices, integrated health systems, and major financial exchanges drives consistently high demand for program analysts who can work across complex, multi-stakeholder organizations.
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