Data Science Intern

About Pathward

Pathward is a hybrid, remote-office company dedicated to growing our talent anywhere! We have onsite locations in: Sioux Falls, SD, Scottsdale, AZ, Louisville, KY, Troy, MI, Franklin, TN, and Easton, PA.

At Pathward, we take tremendous pride in our purpose to create financial inclusion for all™. We are a financial empowerment company that works with innovators to increase financial availability, choice, and opportunity for all. We strive to remove barriers that traditional institutions put in the way of financial access, and promote economic mobility by providing responsible, secure, high quality financial products.

We are a team of problem solvers and innovators who celebrate our differences and know that our unique perspectives make us stronger and well-positioned for success. We celebrate and embrace our team members through our HUMBLE*HUNGRY*SMART approach, and we believe that we are strongest when we embrace the voices of our employees, customers, partners, and the communities we serve.

About the Data Science Intern Role

The Data Science Intern will develop and program methods, processes, and systems to consolidate and analyze diverse data sets to generate insights and solutions for customer solutions and program enhancement. This role involves identifying and interpreting insights from data sources and communicating findings to management.

What You Will Do as a Data Science Intern

• Gather, clean, and preprocess data from various sources to ensure its quality and usability for analysis.
• Analyze data using statistical methods and tools to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions.
• Develop predictive and prescriptive models to forecast future outcomes and optimize business processes.
• Create reports and visualizations to effectively communicate findings to stakeholders and support decision-making.
• Work closely with business units to understand their data needs and provide actionable insights that drive strategic initiatives.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of implemented models and strategies, adjusting as necessary to improve outcomes.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses to support various business needs and answer specific questions as they arise.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data analytics and continuously improve analytical methods and processes.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Need

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Record of achievement (academic or otherwise).

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive and may be changed at any time.

The salary range for this role is $14 hourly – $23 hourly. Individual pay will be determined by factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role is also eligible for an annual performance-based incentive opportunity. Pathward offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including health insurance, 401(k) retirement benefits, life insurance, disability benefits, paid time off, and more.

Pathward is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers candidates for roles without regard to their race, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability or any other category protected by law. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation. For assistance completing an application, please contact careers@pathward.com.

Key skills/competency

• Data Analysis
• Statistical Modeling
• Data Preprocessing
• Data Visualization
• Predictive Modeling
• Machine Learning Basics
• Problem Solving
• Communication Skills
• SQL Proficiency (Inferred)
• Business Intelligence