About the role#
The Data Analytics Engineering team works closely with investment management and operational teams to meet their complex information and reporting needs. As an intern, you will help transform the organization into a data-driven environment while gaining exposure to financial markets and asset management.
What you'll do#
- Develop and manage data quality metrics, procedures, and dashboards.
- Review existing processes to identify and implement improvements.
- Track data-related issues, analyze root causes, research solutions, and suggest fixes.
- Support the development of an enterprise-wide metadata management repository.
- Communicate data updates to business partners and stakeholders.
- Collaborate with front and middle office partners to find opportunities for improvement.
- Document procedures and policies for the Data Governance model.
- Incorporate AI tools into current workflows.
- Partner with IT, contractors, and vendors on data-related projects.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate student in Computer Science, Information Technology, Library Sciences, Business, Finance, Data Science, Analytics, or a similar field.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud, specifically SQL Database and Blob Storage.
- Familiarity with relational databases, SQL language, and Snowflake.
- Understanding of Data Governance concepts like metadata and data quality.
- Familiarity with version control concepts and Agile methodologies.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Excel.
- Basic understanding of investment management.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in Madison, Wisconsin.
- The term is approximately 10 weeks, beginning in late May or early June 2027.
- We do not offer sponsorship for this position.
About State of Wisconsin Investment Board
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board manages assets for the Wisconsin Retirement System and other state funds. Founded in 1951, the organization is based in Madison and operates as a government agency. It oversees approximately 178 billion dollars in assets to provide retirement benefits for over 703,000 public employees. The board employs between 201 and 500 people to handle investment operations, risk management, and capital markets.
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