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.