BLP Intern – Data Analytics

Synchrony Financial; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits provided

Furnished housing available

Job summary

Synchrony Financial is offering a Business Leadership Program Summer Internship focused on Data Analytics in Stamford, Connecticut. This is a 10-week paid position designed to provide students with hands-on experience in analyzing large datasets and developing strategies to enhance sales performance.

The internship includes project work, mentorship, and a comprehensive orientation, ensuring that interns gain valuable insights into various business functions. Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in quantitative disciplines and have strong analytical and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, or Engineering.
• Excellent academic record with a minimum overall 3.0 GPA.
• Ability to work independently and in collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to drive sales performance and loyalty programs.
• Support retail growth by advising on new store locations.
• Assess the performance of risk initiatives and track client portfolios.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline

Tools

Data mining

Job description

Business Leadership Program Internship Overview

Synchrony’s Business Leadership Program Summer Internship is a 10‑week paid assignment in one of our 10 Tracks. Each BLP Intern receives project work that is important to our business, and we’ll look to you to challenge us and contribute to driving innovation for our future. Beyond the assignment, BLPs gain an immersive orientation during Week1, the Intern Summer Series, and ongoing support from a team and mentors.

Data Analytics BLP Internship Experience

This internship is for students seeking a critical jump start in Data Analytics. Working side by side with our experts, you will gain hands‑on experience with large and complex datasets to

• Develop strategies to drive sales performance and loyalty programs with our retail partners;
• Support retail growth by advising on new store locations based on the performance of current locations;
• Assess the performance of risk initiatives and track the health of our client portfolios;
• Give a voice to the customer experience by analyzing public sentiment.

The track covers virtually all areas of our business, delivering strategic insights to stakeholders and clients. You will understand functions such as Marketing, Risk, Credit, Technology, Collections, and Operations.

What we look for in all potential BLP Interns

• Ability to work independently and within collaborative teams;
• Proven leadership inside and beyond the classroom;
• Strong project management and communication skills;
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and passion for learning;
• Commitment to excellence, high integrity, and quality.

Desired Characteristics for the Data Analytics Track

• Experience with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint;
• Comfort working with data of varying sizes and from multiple sources;
• Ability to synthesize diverse information and recommend strategies;
• Strong presentation, speaking, organizational, and problem‑solving skills, and ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to perform ad‑hoc analysis and provide independent thought leadership;
• Prior data mining experience is helpful.

Basic Qualifications & Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative discipline such as Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc.;
• Excellent academic record – Minimum overall 3.0 GPA;
• Available for 10 consecutive weeks during Internship (June – August);
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and provide fingerprints as part of the onboarding process;
• Must satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act;
• Ability to relocate based on program or business direction; relocation benefits are provided for moves of 50 miles or more, and fully furnished housing is available.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds. We will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or age.