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Citizens · 4 months ago

Data Management Graduate Internship (Summer 2026)

4249 Easton Way Suite 200, Columbus, OH, 43219-6170, US

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Citizens is developing a data-driven culture and is seeking interns for their 10-week summer internship program to support innovative data & analytics initiatives. Interns will work on data management systems, develop SQL queries, troubleshoot data quality issues, and collaborate on real-world projects to enhance business insights and customer experience.

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Responsibilities

Support teams responsible for data management systems and workflows that support business needs

Develop and optimize SQL queries for efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL)

Troubleshoot and resolve data quality or integrity issues in a timely and proactive manner

Work hands-on with internal data repositories to collect, organize, and analyze relevant datasets

Collaborate with stakeholders to gather feedback and refine solutions to maximize business impact

Present final project outcomes and insights to peers and business leaders as part of a capstone presentation

Work with teams responsible for maintaining the integrity of the organization's data systems

Assist in monitoring data quality and apply measures that support accuracy and consistency

Follow enterprise-wide data standards and governance practices, including metadata, master data, and policy management

Qualification

SQLData analysisETLPythonCloud computingData quality managementAnalytical thinkingCuriosity & initiativeResilience & driveLearning mindsetTechnical familiarityTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Successfully complete a video interview assessment within 4 days of receiving the link. If not completed within the timeframe, your application will be automatically withdrawn from consideration

Currently pursuing a graduate degree in computer science, information systems, statistics, engineering, or other technology-related degrees

Expected graduation date between December 2026 and Spring 2027 for Master's students or concurrently enrolled in a PhD program

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Experience working with raw as well as prepared datasets

Understanding of master data management principles and processes

Proficiency with programming languages / tools: SQL, Python, Microsoft Excel, with exposure to libraries such as Pandas for data manipulation

Familiarity with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS), APIs, and working with structured data formats like JSON and YAML

Preferred

Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team environment and collaborate effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and business units

Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to successfully communicate analytic results, business insights, and business impact to a non-technical audience

Analytical Thinking: Solid analytical reasoning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems using logic and quantitative methods

Curiosity & Initiative: A strong sense of curiosity and ownership, with a proactive approach to asking thoughtful questions, researching unfamiliar topics, and seeking clarity on project goals

Resilience & Drive: Demonstrated persistence and tenacity—willingness to work through challenges, adapt to feedback, and stay focused on delivering results

Technical Familiarity: Exposure to or interest in learning tools such as Amazon Redshift, Snowflake, Amazon S3, and Alteryx. Prior experience is a plus but not required

Learning Mindset: Eagerness to learn from mentors and business partners, and to grow technical and business acumen through hands-on project work

Experience in data analysis and an interest in learning data governance principles including data quality, consistency, integrity, and security to support high quality data systems

Familiarity with data architecture concepts such as data pipelines, cloud storage, and how data is structured and integrated within an organization and awareness of data modeling concepts

Exposure to tools such as Amazon S3, Redshift, SageMaker, DBeaver, or Starburst considered a plus

Understanding of ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) concepts and how they support data integration and pipeline development

Company

Citizens

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At Citizens, we recognize that the journey to accomplishment is no longer linear and that individuals are made of all they have done and all they are going to do.

Founded in 1828

Providence, Rhode Island, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.citizensbank.com/

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