Business Intelligence Intern

Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis invites you to apply for our 2027 Summer Internship Program, a 10-week paid internship in Indianapolis. Interns join a cohort of 11 interns across departments, gaining hands-on technical experience and developing key professional skills while contributing to real business initiatives.

As a Business Intelligence Intern, you will analyze large datasets, build Power BI reports, use SQL, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in teams.
• Detail-oriented and well-organized, with problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and insights for decision-making.
• Develop and maintain Power BI reports to communicate findings.
• Perform data reconciliation and automate routine data tasks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support data-driven initiatives.
• Gain exposure to finance, banking, and insurance domains.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance / Data Analytics / Business Analytics / Data Science / Information Systems

Tools

Excel

SQL

Power BI

Python

Job description

Are you ready to turn your classroom knowledge into real-world experience? Do you enjoy collaborating with others and working as part of a team? If so, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBank) invites you to apply for our 2027 Summer Internship Program! We’re looking for well-rounded, motivated students to join us for a 10-week paid internship where you’ll gain hands‑on technical experience in your field of study, opportunities to develop key professional skills, and valuable networking connections to support future career growth. Beyond traditional internship responsibilities, participants join a cohort of 11 interns across multiple departments, engaging in collaborative group activities while also working closely with their assigned teams to build essential technical and professional competencies. Interns must be located in Indianapolis during the duration of the program and be willing to commit to a hybrid schedule of 3 days in office/2 days remote each week.

What You’ll Experience

Our Member Analytics and Operations team is responsible for the administration, optimization, and strategic support of core business development platforms. They serve as key liaisons between Sales, Marketing, Operations, Analytics, Information Technology, and other Bank business units to ensure systems effectively support member engagement, relationship management, and data‑driven decision‑making.

As a Business Intelligence Intern at FHLBank, you’ll:

• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and generate actionable insights for strategic decision-making and operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain reports and dashboards using tools like Power BI to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Perform regular reconciliation tasks between systems and develop methods to streamline and automate those processes.
• Utilize SQL and data visualization techniques to support data‑driven initiatives.
• Apply strong problem‑solving and communication skills to collaborate across teams and present analytical results effectively.
• Contribute to meaningful projects that align with your field of study.
• Gain exposure to finance, banking, credit, and insurance industries.
• Utilize publicly available market and institution data to drive findings about specific market trends regularly, and new trends as they emerge.
• Participate in team‑building activities, a group project, a community service event, and professional development sessions (including dining etiquette!).

Who We’re Looking For

• Are actively enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program.
• Have completed at least their sophomore year of undergraduate studies.
• Graduate students encouraged to apply!
• Are majoring in Finance, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Data Science, or Information Systems.
• Communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Work well independently and in team settings.
• Are detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to solve problems.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Excel, preferably with some experience in SQL, Power BI, or Python.

Program Highlights

• 10-week paid internship from June to August.
• Flexible hybrid workforce model: Onsite three days a week and two days remote.
• Competitive hourly rate.
• “Dress for your day” dress code: You choose the appropriate work attire based on what your day looks like.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis focuses on recruiting, hiring , developing, and retaining a talented workforce by providing an environment that enables them to succeed.

Equal opportunity and an inclusive culture are essential to building and maintaining our competitive edge - and are key to our current and future individual and business successes.

To provide bank staff with both personal and professional growth, FHLBank Indianapolis offers excellent training and mentoring programs. Our current qualified staff includes more than 200 people with a wide range of abilities and backgrounds.