Data Science Graduate Summer Intern (Summer 2026)

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

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
 

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.

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What We Do

As one of the oldest and largest financial services firms in the United States with a history dating back to 1828 we’re committed to providing solutions and expertise that support our customers clients colleagues and communities in what’s next on their own unique journey. We invest in the humans who build the logic ideas and innovations that bring new technologies to life. Investments in AI cloud computing machine learning and automation provide our engineers the tools that enable us to remain competitive and win in today’s environment. 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. Whether you’re considering banking with us or looking to work with us you’ll find a customer-centric culture and a supportive collaborative workforce at Citizens. You’re made ready and so are we. If you're ready to advance your career in technology and security learn more about opportunity's Citizens offers here: https://jobs.citizensbank.com/digital-transformation

Why Work With Us

We empower the colleagues that power our tech. With growth & upskilling opportunities and sought-after benefits plus a diverse culture of people and perspectives we help our colleagues achieve career goals. Because innovation can’t happen without the minds and hearts of our people. Technology is constantly evolving and we believe you can too.

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