Business Analytics Intern (Summer 2027)

AArete is a global management and technology consulting firm specializing in strategic profitability improvement, digital transformation, and strategy and change. The Business Analytics Intern will support client and internal projects by collecting, cleaning, and analyzing data, developing dashboards and business cases, and presenting actionable insights across industries including healthcare. The role also involves collaborating with consulting teams and contributing to a pro-bono project.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with project teams to collect, clean, and analyze data that supports strategic recommendations
• Build dashboards and visualizations within BI platforms to help teams and clients make informed decisions
• Use tools like Microsoft Excel, SQL, Snowflake and visualization platforms to uncover trends and identify opportunities
• Support in building business cases, financial models, and actionable insights for clients
• Work with healthcare clients to analyze data, solve problems, and develop efficient solutions
• Present findings in a clear, simple way to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Work closely with other interns on a pro-bono consulting project for a non-profit organization
• Partner with Analysts, Consultants, and Managers to solve real-world business challenges
• Other duties as assigned

What they're looking for:

• Current undergraduate student entering either their third year of a 4-year degree program or in the fourth year of a 5-year program (Spring 2028 Grad)
• Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship
• Must be able to spend the summer in our downtown Chicago office, in office daily during the dates of June 7 – August 13, 2027
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in business analytics
• Solid foundation in Microsoft Excel and SQL
• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and staying current with industry trends and technologies
• Ability to approach problem-solving with logical and analytical thinking
• Capable of understanding business and project goals to craft and deliver meaningful solutions to our clients
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and SQL, with the ability to further develop and apply these skills
• Knowledge of open-source Data Science applications such as R and Python
• Works effectively both independently and in group settings

Benefits:

• Real-world experience working on client and internal data projects
• Exposure to analytics in a consulting environment across multiple industries
• Hands-on technical skills in analytics tools and frameworks
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced data and consulting professionals
• Opportunities to grow your problem-solving, storytelling, and communication skills
• A supportive, collaborative, and fun internship cohort