Associate, Analytics – Early Career Development Program
Newark, DE
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
Sallie Mae is dedicated to empowering students as they navigate their educational journeys. They are seeking candidates for their Associate Analytics Early Career Development Program, a 24-month rotational program aimed at developing the next generation of analytics talent through hands-on experience and mentorship.
Complete three 8-month rotational assignments across our key Analytics groups. Each rotation is designed to strengthen your business knowledge, technical capabilities, and ability to translate data into meaningful business outcomes
Learn how analytics drives business performance, customer outcomes, and risk management decisions
Analyze business performance, customer behavior, and portfolio trends to identify opportunities and inform decision-making
Evaluate credit and risk performance to support lending and portfolio management strategies
Generate insights and recommendations that influence business strategy, customer outcomes, and operational performance
Partner with business leaders to solve complex challenges and deliver measurable results
Utilize tools such as SQL, Python, and Power BI to analyze, visualize, and interpret data
Develop dashboards, reporting solutions, and analytical products that support decision-making
Apply forecasting, statistical analysis, and modeling techniques to solve business challenges
Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve data quality, and enhance analytics capabilities
Gain exposure to modern analytics tools, technologies, and emerging data practices
Solve meaningful business problems using data and analytics
Develop technical, analytical, and consulting skills through hands-on experience
Communicate insights and recommendations through presentations, dashboards, and data storytelling
Partner with stakeholders across multiple functions and business areas
Participate in mentorship, networking, and leadership development opportunities
Gain exposure to senior leaders and strategic business initiatives
Join a cohort of high-performing early-career professionals committed to learning, growth, and collaboration
Qualification
Required
Expected graduation in May 2027 with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Data Analytics, Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with SQL, Python, SAS, or similar programming languages through coursework, internships, research, or work experience
Exposure to Power BI or other data visualization tools is a plus
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and solve complex problems
Ability to communicate complex ideas and analytical insights to both technical and non-technical audiences
Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
Demonstrated initiative, adaptability, and a willingness to learn
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong working relationships
Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to contribute in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Commitment to accuracy, quality, and delivering high-value work
Curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm for continuous learning
Interest in building a career in analytics, business intelligence, data, strategy, marketing, risk management, or related fields
Preferred
Internship, co-op, research, leadership, or work experience involving analytics, data analysis, business intelligence, reporting, financial analysis, or related disciplines
Benefits
Generous PTO, Floating Holidays and 12 Federal Holidays observed
Support for financial-well-being and retirement 401k with employer match
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and more
Employer paid short-term/long-term disability and basic life insurance
Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement programs
Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
Confidential counseling support (EAP), Health Advocacy services and Wellness program with financial incentives
Tuition Reimbursement and Family Scholarship Programs
Career development and training opportunities
Free access to on-site staffed fitness centers (in Delaware) and gym subsidy (for locations outside Delaware)
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