Technology Intern – Infrastructure and IT Management

001 The Northern Trust Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Lunch & Learns

Cross-Functional projects

Social events

Job summary

Northern Trust offers a Technology internship in Chicago for ten weeks, integrating with engineering and technology teams to work on real financial solutions. You will gain hands-on experience designing, configuring, automating, and supporting enterprise technology platforms while collaborating with experienced infrastructure and platform engineering teams.

Throughout the program, you will participate in professional development workshops, Lunch & Learns with leadership, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Pursuing MIS/IT degree with expected graduation Dec 2027–Summer 2028.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Strong verbal and written communication; leadership and teamwork shown.

Responsibilities

• Work with engineering and technology teams on day-to-day tasks.
• Participate in program events, mentorship, and networking.
• Gain hands-on experience across cloud, network, OS, and enterprise platforms.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

MIS/IT degree

Graduation Dec 2027 - Summer 2028

Job description

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions. Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Posting Close Date

October 9, 2026, 11:59pm Central, unless the class is filled before that date.

WHO YOU ARE

• You are pursuing a bachelor's degree or master’s degree in Management Information Systems, Information Systems or specialization in Information Technology or related major at an accredited college/university with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028
• Experience or curriculum in networking, operating systems, or virtualization would be preferred
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• You have good verbal and written communication skills
• You are curious about financial markets and interested in learning more about the financial services industry
• You have proven analytical, data interpretation, problem‑solving, critical and strategic thinking skills through coursework and/or previous internship experience
• You have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an intern at Northern Trust, you will have the opportunity to build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program designed to support your early career development. You will work directly with your team on day‑to‑day tasks while joining internship program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns in the program. Through hands‑on experience, meaningful project work, and exposure to a dynamic global business, you will begin to see how your interests can grow into a long‑term career at Northern Trust.

A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set, and relevant experience.

Technology interns are fully integrated into engineering and technology teams, contributing to real financial solutions. Interns gain an inside look into the innovative technologies, practices, and business solutions that power a frontrunner in financial services.

The Program:

• Ten weeks
• Located in Chicago, IL

Program Opportunities:

• Professional development workshops
• Lunch & Learns with Leadership Intern
• Cross-Functional Project Presentation
• Intern volunteer event
• Social events
• Ongoing learnings at enterprise-wide level
• Mentorship and networking opportunities

WHAT YOU'LL GAIN

• Hands‑on experience designing, configuring, automating, and supporting enterprise technology platforms across cloud, network, database, operating system, and middleware environments while working alongside experienced infrastructure and platform engineering teams
• Contribute to scalable, secure, and resilient technology solutions through infrastructure as code, automation, observability, and IT service management practices, while building a strong foundation in enterprise infrastructure, architecture, governance, and technology strategy
• Every internship in technology regardless of discipline is likely to involve: Some automation via coding, whether simple OS shell scripting, low code automations or other form The use or development of some generative AI capabilities

SAMPLE FUTURE CAREER PATHS/TRACKS

Technology Analyst in the Infrastructure and IT Management Track as part of our Analyst Development Program (ADP).

Salary Range

Salary is $35.00 USD per hour

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay.

• retirement benefits (401k and pension)
• health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
• paid time off
• parental and caregiver leave
• life & accident insurance
• other voluntary and well‑being benefits
• discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment‑based