About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

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WHO YOU ARE

• You are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related area at an accredited college/university with an expected graduate date of December 2025 through Summer 2026
• You have a minimum GPA of 3.0
• You have an interest in and are curious to learn more about financial markets
• You have some knowledge of accounting and financial principles, usually acquired through accounting/finance coursework or prior related experience, and are curious to learn more
• You have proven analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills through course work, projects, and/ or previous internship experience
• You have demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular involvement

Federal law requires that employees be legally authorized to work in the United States. Applicants for employment must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization

WHAT YOU’LL DO

As an intern at Northern Trust you will have the opportunity to spend ten weeks working on meaningful projects, developing relevant skills to jump start your career while joining our inclusive and relational culture. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks with weekly program events to work on new skills, network with senior leaders and socialize as an intern community. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement given your interests, skill set and relevant experience.

The Program:

• Ten weeks
• Located in Chicago, IL

Program Opportunities:

• Lunch & Learns with Executives
• Professional development workshops
• Social events
• Intern Case Challenge Project
• Day of Service
• Mentorship and networking opportunities

Sample Projects:

• Validate effectiveness and provide guidance of business unit controls
• Monthly/quarterly financial reporting and analysis for assigned segment
• Interact with stakeholders to understand oversight of accounting and financial infrastructures

Sample Career Paths:

• Corporate Financial Analyst in a variety of areas including Management Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Finance Operations, Accounting, and more.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com.

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

We have guided the world’s most successful individuals, families and institutions since 1889. Since our roots as a trust bank, we’ve grown to a global presence with more than 22,000 employees in more than 20 countries across five core business units.