Business Intelligence Intern

About Velera

Join the People Helping People! Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization (CUSO) and an integrated fintech solutions provider. Serving over 4,000 financial institutions across North America, Velera operates with velocity to help clients keep pace with rapid change and fuel growth in the new era of financial services. Our purpose is to accelerate partners’ success through innovative financial technology solutions and inspired service.

Velera's Internship Program

Are you a junior or senior undergraduate student seeking a career opportunity that values community betterment and an organization leading in its industry? Velera's Summer Internship Program offers the chance to develop and hone your business skills while learning firsthand about the financial and Credit Union industry. You'll gain professional inter-organizational experience, focused learning opportunities in your chosen career path, and insight into Velera’s rich history, unique culture, and committed social conscience. This 10-week program aims to provide interns with real job experience, preparing future graduates for their profession and equipping them with vital knowledge for navigating a business environment.

Interns will engage with peers, building a knowledge foundation in Credit Unions, the financial industry, Six Sigma, job search preparation, presentation skills, and more. You'll also have direct networking opportunities with industry leaders at Velera.

Velera Intern Program Entry Qualifications

• Completion of sophomore or junior year in an accredited undergraduate degree program with a 3.0/4.0 GPA at time of application.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to coordinate thoughts completely and concisely.
• Strong organizational and detail skills, with the ability to consistently perform as business requests.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to adjust easily when directions and priorities change on short notice.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite® with a heavy emphasis on Excel.
• Proficiency in software that applies to your major and function-specific internship.
• Passion for learning the Credit Union Industry.
• Believe in Velera’s culture and values, with a passion for community and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Business Intelligence Intern Opportunity

The Velera Business Intelligence team is seeking a talented and motivated Business Intelligence Intern. The ideal candidate will work on challenging problems within the financial technology space, bringing curiosity, attention to detail, and innovation to the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support efforts to profile and validate data.
• Contribute to quantitative and/or qualitative analysis to help describe or solve business problems.
• Contribute to the creation of reporting and dashboards.
• Analyze and visualize data for presentation to key stakeholders.
• Document processes and findings to ensure clarity and efficiency.
• Work with different teams to understand their data needs and provide solutions.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BS/MS or equivalent program in business, statistics, or other related programs.
• Experience with SQL.
• Experience with Python.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with data visualization tools.
• Familiar with basic statistical techniques and methods.
• Familiar with machine learning and Gen AI concepts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience with data analysis or reporting is beneficial.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

About Velera's Commitment

At Velera, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, respected, and connected. We strive to attract and engage a diverse workforce, ensuring our employee base reflects the consumers we serve. This commitment results in an inclusive environment where diverse talent thrives, fostering a safe space for people to bring their authentic selves to build a better community within our company and with our partners.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay for this role is $21.00 - $22.00 per hour, adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors. Velera offers great work/life benefits including competitive wages, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Maternity, Parental, Family Care, Community Volunteer Time Off, 12 Paid Holidays, Company Paid Disability Insurance, 401k (with employer match), Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Supplemental Insurance, Mental Health and Well-being support (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and a Wellness program.

Velera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify Employer, committed to compliance with all employment laws and regulations. This role is currently not eligible for sponsorship. For reasonable accommodations, contact recruiters@velera.com.

Key skills/competency

• Business Intelligence
• Data Analysis
• SQL
• Python
• Data Visualization
• Microsoft Excel
• Statistical Analysis
• Reporting
• Problem-solving
• Financial Technology (Fintech)