Risk & Compliance Intern — Analytics & Risk Innovation

Northern Trust; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship programs

Networking opportunities

Professional development workshops

Lunch & Learns with Leadership

Intern Cross-Functional Project

Job summary

Northern Trust in Chicago, IL offers a ten‑week Risk & Compliance Analytics internship designed for rising graduates. You will work with a team on day‑to‑day tasks, develop dashboards, and participate in enterprise‑level risk initiatives while gaining mentorship and networking opportunities.

The program emphasizes professional development, hands‑on project work, and exposure to a global financial services firm, with placement to best match interests and skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree with expected graduation between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Knowledge of risk and compliance principles and curiosity to learn more.
• Interest in financial markets and financial services industry.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects or activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building risk data reports, dashboards, and metrics.
• Support risk project teams with framework and governance initiatives.
• Leverage data analytics and AI to improve risk management and efficiency.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify process improvements and opportunities.

Skills

Finance

Economics

Data Science

Analytics

Artificial Intelligence

MIS

Business Management

Mathematics

Computer Science

GPA 3.0

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science & Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, MIS, Business Management and Administration, Mathematics or Computer Science

Job description

Northern Trust in Chicago, IL offers a ten‑week Risk & Compliance Analytics internship designed for rising graduates. You will work with a team on day‑to‑day tasks, develop dashboards, and participate in enterprise‑level risk initiatives while gaining mentorship and networking opportunities.

The program emphasizes professional development, hands‑on project work, and exposure to a global financial services firm, with placement to best match interests and skills.