Summer 2026 – Risk Data & Analytics Intern

Nice to meet you!  

We’re the leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.    

 If you’re looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career with flexibility and a world-class employee experience, you’ll find it here. We’re recognized around the world for our inclusive, meaningful culture and innovative technologies by organizations like Fast Company, Forbes, Newsweek and more.    

What you’ll do 

Looking for *that* internship? The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our award-winning internship program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the summer.  

The Risk Data and Analytics (RD&A) team is part of the Risk Research and Quantitative Analysis Division at SAS.  The primary product of the RD&A team is KRIS® our proprietary data service which licenses default, spread and ratings data for risk as well as investment managers on a global basis.  The key to licensing the data is our ability to demonstrate use cases showing how the data provides advance warning of default or trading opportunities for portfolio managers in the fixed income and equity markets. 

As an intern, you might:  

• Collaborate with quantitative analysts and data scientists on the implementation and backtesting of credit risk and default probability models. 

• Support the development of data validation, reconciliation, and monitoring frameworks to ensure data quality and integrity across sources. 

• Participate in testing and deployment of enhancements to the data and model infrastructure. 

• Contribute to the documentation of data workflows, model specifications, and validation logic.  

Required Qualifications  

• You’re an undergraduate or Master's college student enrolled in an accredited program studying Computer Science, Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related field, and not graduating prior to December 2026.
• Experience with Python, MSSQL, and SAS
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.  
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal.  
• Leadership abilities. Your past experiences demonstrate you’ll take initiative and go above and beyond the call of duty. 
• You’re interested in the future of AI and embrace technology.    

Preferred Qualifications  

• General knowledge of macro and market data 

Timeline 

• Applications open: October 30, 2025
• Applications close: This application will close early to mid-November 2025
• Interviews begin:  November 2025
• Internship: May 19, 2026 – August 7, 2026.

Perks of the job 

• Work with (and learn from) the best. As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives! 
• Free SAS programming training and certification.   
• At SAS, flexible work is the norm. Want to work remotely? That’s cool. Prefer a hybrid mix of sweatpants and in-person collaboration? That’s great, too.  
• We work hard, but we like to play hard, too. Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.  
• Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.  This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level social workers and an Employee Assistance Program.

Diverse and inclusive    

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.    

Additional Information

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Read more: Know Your Rights. Also view the Pay Transparency notice.

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Pay Transparency: The hourly rate for SAS internships is determined by the applicant’s year in school and the position they are hired into. Hourly rates range from $15 – $31 for associate’s/bachelor’s level positions and $29 - $49/hour for master’s/Ph.D positions. Internship roles are not eligible for bonus.

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