BLP Intern – Data Analytics

Summary

Synchrony is a leading financial services company, and they are seeking a BLP Intern for their Data Analytics track. This internship provides students with hands-on experience in analyzing complex datasets and developing strategies to enhance sales performance and customer insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to drive sales performance and loyalty programs with our retail partners
• Support retail growth by advising on new store locations based on performance of current locations
• Assess the performance of risk initiatives and track the health of our client portfolios
• Give a voice to the customer experience by analyzing public sentiment

Skills

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline like Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc
• Excellent academic record – Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Available for 10 consecutive weeks during Internship (June – August)
• Must be able to work minimum of 40 hour week
• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
• Geographic mobility: Ability to relocate based on program or business direction
• Ability to effectively work independently and within collaborative teams
• Proven leadership both inside and beyond the classroom
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and passion for learning
• Passion for excellence with high integrity and a commitment to quality
• Relevant experience or demonstrated interest in area of work
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience and comfort level working with data of varying sizes and from multiple sources
• Ability to synthesize diverse information to develop and recommend strategies
• Good presentation, speaking, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the capability to meet deadlines
• Ability to perform ad-hoc analysis, bringing independent thought leadership and value-added insights and judgment
• Prior data mining experience is helpful

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline like Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, etc
• Excellent academic record – Minimum overall 3.0 GPA
• Available for 10 consecutive weeks during Internship (June – August)
• Must be able to work minimum of 40 hour week
• You must be 18 years or older
• You must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• You must be willing to take a drug test, submit to a background investigation and submit fingerprints as part of the onboarding process
• You must be able to satisfy the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act
• Geographic mobility: Ability to relocate based on program or business direction
• Ability to effectively work independently and within collaborative teams
• Proven leadership both inside and beyond the classroom
• Strong project management and communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability, and passion for learning
• Passion for excellence with high integrity and a commitment to quality
• Relevant experience or demonstrated interest in area of work

Nice to Haves

• Experience using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience and comfort level working with data of varying sizes and from multiple sources
• Ability to synthesize diverse information to develop and recommend strategies
• Good presentation, speaking, organizational and problem-solving skills, and the capability to meet deadlines
• Ability to perform ad-hoc analysis, bringing independent thought leadership and value-added insights and judgment
• Prior data mining experience is helpful

Benefits

• Participants will receive full relocation benefits (if moving 50 miles or more) and fully furnished housing.
• Option to work from home near one of our Hubs or come into one of our offices
• You will be required to commute to your nearest Hub (either virtual or physical) for in-person engagement activities such as regular business or team meetings, training and culture events.
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• When you join us, you’ll be part of a diverse, inclusive culture where your skills, experience, and voice are not only heard—but valued.
• More than 50% of our workforce is engaged in our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), where community and passion intersect to offer a safe space to learn and grow.