Summer 2027 Economics Internship

OhioX; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company in Columbus, Ohio, invites undergraduates to join a 12-week Economics internship designed to apply economic and investment concepts in a real-world setting.

You will support economists through research, contribute to macroeconomic and investment analyses, and gain hands-on experience with data analysis and forecasting in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration within 2–3 semesters of graduation.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Curiosity about economy, economic indicators and drivers of economic growth.
• Coding knowledge (Python and R) and data visualization skills (Power BI & Tableau) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support economists through research and analysis.
• Contribute to macroeconomic research and investment research projects.
• Assist with statistical analysis and modeling for economics initiatives.
• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Curiosity about economy

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or Business Administration

Tools

Python

R

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

Job Description Summary

Job Description

As a Nationwide Economics intern, you’ll get a chance to experience our culture and see firsthand why we’re More Than a Business. We participate in a multi-faceted 12-week internship program (May - August) based in Columbus, Ohio that’s designed to help undergraduates develop a strong career foundation.

Throughout your internship experience at Nationwide, you’ll contribute to key business assignments that impact our mission and vision, all while developing and enhancing your understanding of economics and investment-related concepts.

Position description/key duties:

Nationwide Economics provides relevant economic and financial market news and analysis that fuel business decisions in collaboration with groups across the company. We are seeking an intern that will support our economists through research and analysis, with the opportunity to work together with our associates and fellow interns in a collaborative, team-based environment.

Our intern will contribute to core Economics projects and efforts, while gaining a comprehensive understanding of how Economics partners with key business groups across the Enterprise. The intern will also gain an in-depth exposure to key economic data and forecasting work done by Nationwide Economics.

Key Responsibilities:

• Macroeconomic Research: Diving into key economic topics and concepts with a focus on business-driven impacts.

• Investment Research: Conduct market-based research on key U.S. and global macroeconomic trends that impact the investment environment.

• Statistical analysis and modeling: Contribute to ongoing and new statistical work for the Economics team.

• May perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration within 2-3 semesters of graduation

• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities

• Strong financial acumen and communication skills

• Curiosity about economy, economic indicators and drivers of economic growth.

• Coding and programming knowledge (ex. Python and R) as well as Data Visualization skills (Power BI & Tableau) are a plus

Nationwide does not participate in the Stem OPT Extension program. At its sole discretion, Nationwide determines whether to offer sponsorship for qualifying positions based on business need and budget. However, it is not usually available for entry level roles.

Nationwide pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement within the actual starting salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. The national hourly pay range for Nationwide Internships is: $23 - $50