What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Analytics Intern position at Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU?
JOB TITLE: Data Analytics Intern GRADE LEVEL: N/A
DEPARTMENT: Marketing FLSA: Non-Exempt
DATE: January 2026 Status: Temporary Full-Time
Reports directly to: Marketing Manager
Location: Chalfont, PA (On-Site)
About us:
Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union (MSDFCU) is a full-service financial institution that has been serving its members since 1950. Like other financial institutions, we offer a full range of products and services.
Unlike for-profit banks, we are a not-for-profit Credit Union. Because we are not-for-profit, we are able to provide our members with better rates on savings and loans, and additional products and services. Our Credit Union is staffed by professionals and governed by a volunteer board of directors, whom our members elect.
MSDFCU is one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania. Contact us for more information about the Credit Union.
Function: Provide support in data solutions within the Credit Union. Provide quantitative analysis along with using data visualization to create a story for cross-functional business units.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Must meet our service standards as evaluated by our internal and external members:
• I will greet you with a prompt, friendly welcome
• I will treat you with courtesy and respect
• I will offer you my undivided attention
• I will take ownership of situations and follow through
• I will provide accurate information and helpful solutions
• I will do all I can to improve your financial life
• I will thank you for your business
2. Assist with design and maintenance of interactive dashboards and other Data Visualizations for various stakeholders within the Credit Union
3. Assist with writing and executing SQL queries to retrieve information from databases for specific analysis projects, ensuring data integrity and efficiency
4. Collaboration with Teams: Work cross-functionally with IT, Marketing, Finance, Lending, and Operations teams to understand data needs and deliver actionable insights
5. Project Support: Contribute to ongoing initiatives, such as member segmentation projects, software implementations, and various other projects
6. Performs other duties as assigned.
Position Specifications
Education:
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree in mathematics, data science, computer science, information management, or statistics or closely related field.
Experience:
• Prior data analyst or data mining experience, through course work or internship.
• Previous internship, coursework, or project experience in the banking or financial sector is a plus.
• Ability to connect analytical findings to business objectives, customer needs, and market opportunities.
Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) required.
• Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and have strong PC skills.
Software:
• Data Visualization tools, Power BI Preferred
• SQL
• Excel and Microsoft 365
• Basic knowledge of Python a plus