Risk & Analytics Intern

NinjaHoldings; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Downtown Chicago HQ

Job summary

NinjaHoldings in Chicago is seeking a Risk & Analytics Intern to support the analytics team. You will work on real projects that influence strategic decisions, focusing on funnel and loan performance metrics and automated reporting.

The role is a hybrid position at our downtown Chicago HQ, with in-office presence required 2x per week. Ideal candidates are pursuing STEM degrees with SQL and Python experience, strong numeracy, and a drive to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Current junior or incoming senior majoring in Mathematics, Statistics, CS, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with relational databases and SQL.
• Data analysis experience with Python.
• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor funnel and loan performance metrics, reports, and dashboards.
• Establish metrics and automate reporting with SQL and Python.
• Analyze data to identify trends and recommend optimization strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement strategy changes and assess impact.
• Analyze A/B testing data for optimization experiments and provide recommendations.

Skills

SQL

Python

Relational databases

Data analysis

Quantitative reasoning

Problem solving

Education

Pursuing degree in Mathematics/Statistics/CS/Engineering

Tools

BI tools

Job description

• Chicago, IL - Hybrid (Remote and In Person)

Founded in 2017, NinjaHoldings works to give everyday Americans better access to financial services than traditional institutions typically provide. Through our CreditNinja and NinjaCard brands, we offer digital banking and lending products designed for consumers often overlooked, paired with incentives that support long-term financial improvement. Our Edge brand extends this expertise to other companies, providing underwriting, fraud detection, and analytics services. Headquartered in Chicago with a distributed global workforce, we are a lean, growing organization committed to advancing consumer finance in the US.

Internship Summary

NinjaHoldings is seeking a self-motivated, intellectually curious Risk & Analytics Intern who is interested in the opportunity to grow and learn as part of a dynamic team at the heart of NinjaHoldings' strategic decision-making. Our internship program offers an opportunity to work on real projects that move the business forward while receiving hands-on professional development.

When: May-August 2027

Location: Hybrid, downtown Chicago HQ (in-office 2x/week). Candidates must be local or able to relocate independently - relocation assistance is not provided.

Schedule: 40 hours/week

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor key funnel and loan performance metrics, reports, and dashboards to evaluate the performance of our products and understand the root causes of changes


• Establish funnel and loan performance metrics and develop automated reporting and alerting using SQL and Python


• Conduct analysis using advanced data analytics to evaluate trends in funnel and loan performance and provide optimization strategy recommendations to improve metrics


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement funnel or underwriting strategy changes, monitor releases, and perform impact analysis


• Analyze A/B testing data for funnel or underwriting optimization experiments, evaluate impact and provide recommendations

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Current junior or incoming senior majoring in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field


• Experience with relational databases and SQL


• Data analysis experience with Python


• Strong quantitative and problem-solving skills with key attention to detail

Additional Pluses:

• Pursuing advanced degree in quantitative discipline (e.g., math, statistics, analytics, quantitative, finance, engineering or other quantitative fields


• Experience with BI tools


• Potential path to full-time employment for high performing interns


• Fast-paced, high-energy work environment


• Real opportunity to make an immediate impact at a growth-stage company


• Build relationships with full-time employees from day one


• Convenient downtown Chicago office located in the heart of the city

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future visa sponsorship.