Technology Intern - Information Security

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management, and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) guides the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations, and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Who You Are

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Cybersecurity or a related major at an accredited college/university, with an expected graduation date between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
• Experience learning programming languages and technology tools (examples include Java, Python, SQL, Azure, and ServiceNow).
• Minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Curious about financial markets and interested in learning more about the financial services industry.
• Proven analytical, data interpretation, problem-solving, critical, and strategic thinking skills through coursework and/or previous internship experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork through projects and extracurricular activities.

What You'll Do

As an intern at Northern Trust, you will build relevant skills, work on meaningful projects, and participate in a collaborative program designed to support your early career development. You will work directly with your team on day-to-day tasks while joining internship program events to develop new skills, network with senior leaders, and connect with fellow interns. A recruiter will work with you to determine the best team placement based on your interests, skill set, and relevant experience.

Technology interns are fully integrated into engineering and technology teams, contributing to real financial solutions. Interns gain an inside look into the innovative technologies, practices, and business solutions that power a frontrunner in financial services.

The Program

• Ten weeks
• Located in Chicago, IL

Program Opportunities

• Professional development workshops
• Lunch & Learns with Leadership
• Intern Cross-Functional Project Presentation
• Intern volunteer event
• Social events
• Ongoing learnings at enterprise-wide level, mentorship, and networking opportunities

What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience protecting enterprise systems and data while working alongside information security professionals, developing expertise in areas such as threat management, identity and access management, data protection, technology risk, and governance, risk, and compliance.
• Contribution to real-world cybersecurity initiatives including security automation, compliance analysis, intrusion detection, infrastructure security, and risk assessment, while building the technical, analytical, and operational skills needed to support secure business solutions and safeguard a global technology environment.

Every internship in technology, regardless of discipline, is likely to involve some automation via coding (whether simple OS shell scripting, low code automations, or other forms) and the use or development of some generative AI capabilities.

Sample Future Career Paths/Tracks

Technology Analyst in the Information Security Track as part of our Analyst Development Program (ADP).