NORC Finance Internship 2025

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking a highly motivated Finance Intern to join our dynamic financial team for a summer internship program. This position is designed for a rising senior pursuing a four-year degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. The intern will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of corporate finance and contribute to meaningful projects that impact our organization's financial strategy.

This is a fulltime internship (40 hours per week) for a period of 9 weeks during the summer.

• Timing: The 2025 summer internship will begin Monday, June 9th and conclude on Friday, August 8th.
• Hours: Interns should be able to commit to NORC’s 8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CDT business hours.
• Compensation: The hourly rate of pay is $22.
• Location: The 2025 Internship will take place virtually. You will be sent a NORC laptop.

Deadline: Applications will be accepted through Friday, January 3rd at 5:00 p.m. CT for the 2025 Summer Internship program. The talent acquisition team will contact candidates who make it to the final round of selection in March, providing next steps. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received, we regret that we are unable to contact everyone personally.

The position offers competitive compensation and the potential for future employment opportunities based on performance. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, forecasts, and budgets
• Support the financial planning and analysis team in data collection and interpretation
• Help develop financial models and perform sensitivity analyses
• Participate in the creation of presentations for senior management
• Contribute to the evaluation of potential investment opportunities and capital expenditure projects
• Assist in the analysis of financial performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Support the treasury team in cash flow management and forecasting
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to gather financial data and insights

Learning Opportunities:

• The position offers valuable experience and insight into the field, providing a strong foundation for future career development in finance or accounting.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Rising senior status in a four-year degree program in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Strong academic record with a minimum GPA of 3.3
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation concepts
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of financial databases such as Bloomberg or FactSet
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Understanding of basic accounting principles
• Familiarity with VBA or other programming languages

Applications Requirements: 

• Resume
• Copy of Unofficial Transcript
• Qualified applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. We regret that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
• For specific questions, please email us at norc-recruiter@norc.org
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SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Competitive hourly rate of $22 an hour. 
• Networking opportunities with peers and seasoned professionals
• Potential for future fulltime employment
• Structured mentorship program
• Exposure to various aspects of corporate finance
• The position offers valuable experience and insight into the field, providing a strong foundation for future career development in finance or accounting.

WHAT WE DO:

NORC at the University of Chicago is an objective, non-partisan research institution that delivers reliable data and rigorous analysis to guide critical programmatic, business, and policy decisions. Since 1941, our teams have conducted groundbreaking studies, created and applied innovative methods and tools, and advanced principles of scientific integrity and collaboration. Today, government, corporate, and nonprofit clients around the world partner with us to transform increasingly complex information into useful knowledge.

WHO WE ARE:

For over 75 years, NORC has evolved in many ways, moving the needle with research methods, technical applications and groundbreaking research findings. But our tradition of excellence, passion for innovation, and commitment to collegiality have remained constant components of who we are as a brand, and who each of us is as a member of the NORC team. With world-class benefits, a business casual environment, and an emphasis on continuous learning, NORC is a place where people join for the stellar research and analysis work for which we’re known, and stay for the relationships they form with their colleagues who take pride in the impact their work is making on a global scale.

EEO STATEMENT: 

NORC is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that values and actively seeks diversity in the workforce. NORC evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other legally- protected characteristics.

 

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