Data Analytics Fall Internship Jobs in Columbia, SC

About the Job

Do you think like a management consultant, thrive in a high-growth environment, and can't stop thinking about the intersection of data, technology, and business strategy? Are you the person clients turn to when the problem is complex, the stakes are high, and the path forward isn't obvious yet?

With over 2,000 employees, 36 offices on five continents, and world-class clients like Samsung, L'Oreal, and Mattel, Artefact is a consulting firm that transforms data into measurable value and business impact. We're growing our Canadian presence and want you to join us as a cornerstone of our founding team in Canada.

Who We Are

Founded and headquartered in Paris, Artefact is a next-generation consulting firm specializing in data, analytics, and AI consulting - dedicated to transforming data into business impact across the entire value chain of organizations. We don't just advise; we build, implement, and deliver results our clients can measure.

We have 2,000 employees across 36 offices focused on accelerating digital transformation for some of the world's most recognizable brands. Our state-of-the-art data technologies, lean AI agile methodologies, and cohesive teams of elite business consultants, data analysts, data scientists, data engineers, and digital experts are all laser-focused on delivering real value to every client. We design data-driven solutions tailored to each client's specific needs - always conceived with a business-first mindset and delivered with tangible, measurable results. Our expertise is built on deep AI knowledge acquired through 1,000+ client engagements across the globe.

Find out more at artefact.com.

What You Will Be Doing

As a Senior Consultant, you'll be a driving force in our Canadian practice - leading high-impact client engagements, shaping analytical strategy, and setting the standard for delivery excellence on our founding team. You won't just surface insights; you'll own the client relationship, structure the narrative, and be directly accountable for outcomes that move the needle for major global brands.

This is a high-visibility role with real scope from day one. You'll partner with senior client stakeholders across Canada's most dynamic industries - financial services, retail, CPG, telecoms, and beyond - bringing clarity to ambiguous problems and translating sophisticated data work into decisions that executives act on. You'll also help define what Artefact looks like in Canada - contributing to proposals, developing thought leadership, and actively building our market presence from the ground up.

Key responsibilities include:

• Defining client needs through in-depth discovery - conducting structured interviews with client teams and technology partners to surface the real problem beneath the stated one
• Performing advanced data analysis and rigorous research to solve high-impact, strategic challenges that matter to our clients' bottom lines
• Building, formulating, and presenting data-driven strategic recommendations that are compelling, actionable, and boardroom-ready
• Developing new business proposals that win - translating Artefact's capabilities into clear, persuasive value propositions for prospective clients across the Canadian market
• Contributing to thought leadership and content development on business-relevant topics, including Artefact-published research, articles, and business cases
• Taking full ownership of project delivery - ensuring workstreams are aligned, on schedule, and meeting client expectations, with support from a Manager or Director
• Mentoring and developing junior consultants and interns, actively investing in the talent pipeline that will define our Canadian team

What We Are Looking For

We're looking for proven leaders and sharp thinkers who are ready to make their mark - people who bring a point of view, thrive in ambiguity, and hold themselves accountable to outcomes, not just outputs. As a senior member of our founding Canadian team, you'll help define what excellence looks like at Artefact in this market. We'll give you the platform and the tools to do your best work - and you'll arrive ready with the following:

• Undergraduate degree with strong academic performance; advanced degree (MBA or MSc in a quantitative field) is a significant asset
• 3-5 years of full-time experience in one or more of the following: consulting, data/analytics, marketing, advertising, finance, or tech - with a clear track record of client-facing delivery and independent problem-solving
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; you can represent Artefact with confidence and credibility at the senior client level
• Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across diverse, multicultural teams; strong intercultural communication skills are essential in our global environment
• Bilingualism (English/French) is a significant asset, particularly for client engagement in Quebec and federal markets
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with SQL, Python, or R is a strong differentiator
• Genuine passion for data, digital, and the broader tech and AI economy - you follow this space because you love it, not because you have to
• A natural teaching orientation and demonstrated ability to mentor junior team members; you make the people around you better
• Deep knowledge of strategy consulting and/or digital marketing - within a consultancy, start-up, or agency - is highly desirable
• Familiarity with Canada's regulatory and data privacy landscape (PIPEDA, Bill 64/Law 25) is a meaningful asset

Why You Should Join Us

At this stage in your career, you have options. Here's what makes Artefact different:

Real ownership, right away. We're building our Canadian practice, which means your contributions don't disappear into a bureaucracy - they shape the trajectory of an entire market. The decisions you make now will define how Artefact grows across Canada.

Work that's actually at the frontier. Our clients aren't asking yesterday's questions. You'll be tackling problems where AI and advanced analytics are actively reshaping industries - and you'll be expected to lead that conversation with Canada's most ambitious organizations.

A global network that makes you better. With 36 offices worldwide, you'll tap into methodologies, expertise, and colleagues across every major market. Our scale gives you resources; our culture gives you autonomy. You'll bring global best practices to the Canadian market - and contribute Canadian insights back to the world.

We are united by our values and strengthened by our hybrid expertise:

• There is always a way - We're builders, diggers, and makers. Ideas only count if they get executed.
• Client trust is won in the field - We show up where it matters, working side by side with our clients to solve what's real.
• If not used, it is useless - We build for adoption and impact. True brilliance is measured by what changes, not what's delivered.
• If not shared, our work is not done - Sharing knowledge is how we close the loop - for our clients and for each other.
• We learn every day - In a field moving at the speed of light, intellectual curiosity isn't optional. It's survival.

Compensation & Benefits

The estimated base compensation for this role is $100,000 - $145,000 CAD. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, this role is eligible for a competitive benefits package including performance bonuses, professional development support, and flexible work arrangements.