About the role#
As an Enterprise Sustainability & Impact Intern, you will work with the Enterprise Sustainability & Impact team on a project relevant to the business. You will use quantitative and analytical methods to explore climate and environmental risks, identify trends, and support insights that contribute to enterprise resilience and long-term performance. The project scope is shaped by business needs and your own background.
What you'll do#
- Research and analyze climate, environmental, economic, geospatial, and financial datasets.
- Apply analytical methods to evaluate risks and opportunities.
- Create data visualizations, such as maps, dashboards, and charts, to support decision-making.
- Translate complex findings into business-relevant insights and recommendations.
- Prepare executive-ready presentations and written summaries.
- Develop repeatable tools, methodologies, or processes for future analysis.
- Collaborate across teams to understand business context and test assumptions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a master's or doctoral degree in a quantitative discipline, including Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Environmental Science, or Geography.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Strong quantitative, analytical, and research skills.
- Ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Commitment to high ethical standards and data integrity.
- Proficiency with analytical tools like Python or R, visualization platforms like Power BI or Tableau, or GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS is preferred.
- Experience working with large, complex datasets is preferred.
- Familiarity with climate, weather, or socioeconomic data is preferred.
- Prior internship or professional experience in a corporate, consulting, or financial services environment is a plus.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- The program takes place during Summer 2027.
- Compensation ranges from $16.50 to $30.00 per hour, based on academic tenure and major.
About Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual is a financial services company founded in 1857. It provides insurance, annuities, and wealth management services to over 4.5 million clients. The firm operates with offices in Milwaukee and New York. It manages over 125 billion dollars in client assets.
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