Data Science Graduate Internship (Summer 2026)

Description

Data Science Graduate Internship

We’re developing the next generation of Colleagues!
Join the data-driven culture at Citizens and learn how we keep customers at the center of everything we do. We are looking for interns to join our 10-week summer internship program and support innovative data & analytics initiatives across the bank. 

Experience during the program

Our program offers interns a unique dual experience – Participants spend half of their time individually partnered with a host team within the data & analytics community to participate in ongoing work. Assignments for data science interns may be in areas aligned to statistical modeling, machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, and other areas. This component of the program provides direct exposure to teams in areas that align to intern education and interests.

The other half of the time, interns work on a cross-functional team, collaborating with other Data & Analytics interns, colleagues, and business partners to work on a real-world project. Projects are tailored so interns can experience the full project cycle. Past projects centered on areas such as enhancing the customer experience, optimizing business spend, identifying new market opportunities, providing business insights, model development, and engineering metrics & dashboarding.

Interns are expected to adopt a hybrid work structure and work out of one of our headquarters in Columbus, OH, Johnston, RI, Westwood, MA or Coralville, IA.

Please note: This role spans multiple teams and business areas. As such, specific responsibilities and tools may vary depending on the host team. Interns will be matched with teams to ensure meaningful contributions and strong collaboration.

As a Data Science Intern, you will have the opportunity to:
•    Collaborate with business partners and mentors to understand project goals, business needs, and available data sources.
•    Participate in the data preparation process, including attribute selection, exploratory data analysis (EDA), data transformation, and working with temporal data structures.
•    Analyze both structured and unstructured data to uncover trends, patterns, and actionable insights.
•    Apply statistical techniques such as hypothesis testing, model development, and validation to align solutions with business objectives.
•    Conduct hands-on analysis using text mining, quantitative methods, and operational data techniques.
•    Incorporate feedback from stakeholders to iteratively refine models and approaches for maximum business impact.
•    Present your findings and recommendations to peers and business leaders as part of a capstone presentation.

What you’ll need to apply

Basic Qualifications:
·    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 enrolled in a graduate program (Master’s or PhD) in Statistics, Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Analytics, Computer Science, or other data & analytic-related degree
·    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
·    Education in statistical theory for the purpose of creating robust and sound statistical models and analytic outputs
·    Experience working with raw as well as prepared datasets with the ability to effectively clean and process data
·    Proficiency with statistical or machine learning programming languages / tools: SQL, Python, Pandas, Jupyter Notebooks, and experience with cloud computing environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) 
·    Strong attention to detail, with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment 
·    Valuing Diversity and Inclusion: Respects individual differences and recognizes the uniqueness of all people. Understands and appreciates diverse cultures, values, beliefs, opinions, and generational perspectives. Embraces the idea that all human differences have value.

Preferred Qualifications:
·    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 the ability to clearly explain analytical findings, business insights, and their impact to non-technical stakeholders. 
·    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. 
·    Business Data Analytics: Collects, identifies, analyzes, and interprets business data by using various kinds of techniques to meet business needs and requirements; demonstrates an understanding of business data analysis concepts.
·    The successful intern will have persistence and tenacity; works hard to achieve goals, persists through setbacks, and overcomes challenge
·    Familiarity with tools such as Redshift, Snowflake, Amazon S3, Amazon SageMaker

Some job boards have started using jobseeker-reported data to estimate salary ranges for roles. If you apply and qualify for this role, a recruiter will discuss accurate pay guidance.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Citizens, its parent, subsidiaries, and related companies (Citizens) provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, citizenship, physical or mental disability, perceived disability or history or record of a disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, genetic characteristic, marital or domestic partner status, victim of domestic violence, family status/parenthood, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy/childbirth/lactation, colleague’s or a dependent’s reproductive health decision making, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws. At Citizens, we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that enables all colleagues to bring their best selves to work every day and everyone is expected to be treated with respect and professionalism. Employment decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, performance and capability.