Ankura

University Intern, Analytics & Data Strategy

Ankura Chicago, IL

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

This position supports the Ankura Data & Technology Business Group - one of seven practices focused on client delivery services across the Firm.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: Ankura’s Analytics & Data Strategy team specializes in the development of innovative and technology-driven approaches to solve our clients’ data-related challenges. The team has deep expertise transforming massive amounts of disparate data into knowledge to inform critical decision making. The team provides data analytics and advisory services in a wide variety of engagements, including litigations and disputes, regulatory and fraud investigations, business process automation and improvement, and business intelligence and automated reporting. Interns will work in a collaborative team environment that could span across Ankura’s multidisciplinary areas of expertise. Interns will be engaged on a variety of projects, internal initiatives, training opportunities and technical challenges, office-wide intern projects, and various social events. The internship program is focused on providing interns with the opportunity to learn about Ankura and the industry, learn and utilize new skills, and develop relationships. Interns will have the opportunity to learn, use, or gain exposure to a wide variety of programs, platforms, and programming languages, including SQL, Python, C#, VBA, and Tableau.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Identify, research, and organize information to assess the appropriateness and sufficiency of available data;
  • Determine the relationships among multiple data sources and types of information;
  • Aggregate, cleanse, and normalize disparate sources of data;
  • Analyze and interpret historical financial, operational, and transactional data;
  • Create summaries, data visualizations, written analyses, and other presentations of work performed;
  • Generate consistent and thorough documentation to support processes developed throughout the project lifecycle;
  • Participate in internal and external team meetings;
  • Maintain a professional image within the company;
  • Travel and / or overtime

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Graduating between December 2025 and June 2026 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Analytics, Data Analytics, MIS, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or other analytical area with a solid academic performance.

Required Skills And Characteristics

  • Strong interest in using technology to solve complex data problems;
  • Ability to engage in team-oriented projects within a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
  • Advanced decision-making, problem-solving, logic-based skills with a strong attention to detail;
  • Ability to interact confidently with team members;
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), quantitative, and organizational skills;
  • Strong work ethic, eagerness for continued development, and motivation to succeed;
  • Ability to manage time and tasks to meet internal and external deadlines

Ankura is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability. Equal Employment Opportunity Posters, if you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening, submit an online application, or participate in an interview/assessment, please email accommodations@ankura.com or call toll-free +1.312-583-2122. This email and phone number are created exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues unrelated to a disability, will not receive a response.
  • Seniority level

    Internship
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
  • Industries

    Business Consulting and Services

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