Intern New Markets
Empowered to live. Inspired to work.
Compeer Financial is a member-owned cooperative located in Illinois, Minnesota and Wisconsin. We bring together team members with a variety of backgrounds and experiences to help provide financial services to support agriculture and rural communities. Join us in a culture that not only promotes meaningful work and professional development, but provides a flexible, hybrid work environment and excellent benefits, which empower you to thrive both personally and professionally.
How we support you:
- Hybrid model – up to 50% work from home
- Flexible schedules including ample flexibility in the summer months
- Up to 9% towards 401k (3% fixed Compeer contribution plus up to 6% match)
- Benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA/FSA, life & AD&D insurance, short-term and long-term disability, wellness program & EAP
- Vacation, sick leave, holidays/floating holidays, parental leave, and volunteer paid time off
- Learning and development programs
- Mentorship programs
- Cross-functional committee opportunities (i.e. Inclusion Council, emerging professional groups, etc.)
- Professional membership/certification reimbursement and more!
Casual/seasonal & intern team members are not eligible for benefits except for state-mandated programs.
To learn more about Compeer Financial visit www.compeer.com/careers.
CPT & Pre-Opt candidates invited to apply.
This is a paid internship; however, the intern must provide their own housing and transportation. Business related transportation and expenses will be paid by the organization. This intern will work part-time during the school year and full-time through the summer of 2027. The internship is located out of our Sun Prairie, WI; Prairie du Sac, WI; or Naperville, IL office locations. If pursuing internship credit through your university, it is your responsibility to consult with your advisor and review the internship's job description to ensure it meets the minimum eligibility requirements.
Compeer Financial is seeking collaborative, innovative and dynamic professionals to be a part of our Top Workplace culture!
The contributions you will make: The New Markets Research, Data & Innovation Intern will support Compeer’s New Markets team, which focuses on exploring new financial opportunities in areas like sustainability, emerging food businesses, carbon and timber markets, and programs for young and beginning farmers. This internship prioritizes learning and is ideal for a curious, analytical student interested in data science, economics, market research, and product development.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct research and analyze data on emerging markets and customer segments.
- Support evaluations of opportunities in sustainability, food/agriculture businesses, carbon, timber, and young farmer markets.
- Clean and analyze data to identify trends and develop reports, presentations, and visualizations.
- Assist with market sizing, feasibility assessments, and competitive benchmarking.
- Collaborate with team members on research and innovation projects.
Minimum Qualifications & Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Pursuing a degree in data science, economics, finance, or a related field.
- Experience with research, data analysis, or market evaluation.
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and strong communication skills.
- Preferred: Familiarity with tools like Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, or R, and interest in agriculture or sustainability.
How we will take care of you:
Actual hourly rate offered is dependent upon year in school, work experience, transferable skills, business needs and market demands. The hourly rate range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
Compeer Financial is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Compeer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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