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Location:
127 Public Square, Cleveland Ohio
2027 Analytics & Quantitative Modeling Rotational Analyst Program- Cleveland
Program Start: JULY 2027
What does our Enterprise Rotational Analyst Program offer?
KeyBank's Enterprise Analyst Program is a multi-week training program. For those still in college, the program facilitates the transition from college to a full-time career at Key. The program provides opportunities to learn about Key's business and strategic pillars, learn about Key's industry-leading employee benefits, engage in exciting networking events with Analysts across various teams, hear from members of the Executive Leadership Team, and receive relevant training ahead of starting in a full-time role.
At the conclusion of the multi-week training program, Analysts will enter their Line of Business to begin working with their respective teams where they either begin a rotational program within their group or begin working in their full-time role. Continued development beyond the program is provided through mentorship opportunities with teammates across various levels of the organization that will provide an environment for shared learning and advice, encourage professional development, and assist in the development of career aspirations and goals.
Analytics & Quantitative Modeling Overview:
Analytics & Quantitative Modeling at KeyBank is a cross-functional collective of program areas with the shared goal to use data, analytics, and quantitative models to meaningfully impact business performance by identifying solutions which lead to more effective risk management, more profitable business decisions, more meaningful client and employee engagements, and more proactive management of credit relationships.
About the Analytics & Quantitative Modeling Rotational Analyst Program
KeyBank's Analytics & Quantitative Modeling Internship Program is designed to develop analytical and quantitative professionals through training, work experiences, and cross-functional exposure. The Rotational Analyst Program starts in the Summer of 2024 and is based at one of our area locations in Cleveland, Ohio. Rotations will begin upon completion of the foundational training, and continue for 12 months, each rotation being 6 months in length. Upon completion of the rotational program, participating analysts who meet performance expectations will be placed into full time roles in Analytics & Quantitative Modeling (based on availability). Please note that this position requires you to be onsite in Cleveland for the entirety of the program.
Analyst rotation areas may include:
Quantitative Modeling and Advanced Analytics (QMAA)
Responsible for ownership and development of predictive models for management of risk, capital, and business insights; these core functions support decisions across the duration of a credit relationship, from prospecting to new business volume to portfolio management (including risk management, loss prevention, capital, and reserve adequacy).
Model Risk
Responsible for assessing predictive models across the enterprise to ensure that the models are designed suitably for the business use, performing as intended, and reliable to inform decisions.
Market Risk
KeyBank's trading activities include buying and selling fixed income securities and using derivatives to help customers hedge their exposure to interest rates, commodity prices, and foreign exchange rates. Market Risk helps price these instruments and quantify the risk of loss due to changes in markets.
Client & Employee Experience
Responsible to help our clients, communities, and colleagues thrive. Applying analytics, visualization, and storytelling to data collected from surveys or vendors allows KeyBank to enhance our clients' experiences on an ongoing basis.
Commercial Analytics
Payment solutions are evolving to meet demands of businesses, from streamlining clients' receivables and payables processes to expertly managing their liquidity and funds.
Fraud Analytics
Responsible for the enterprise detection and prevention of fraud by using modeling and advanced analytics (Machine Learning and Network Analysis) to protect our clients and the institution from bad actors.
Credit Portfolio Management
Combines external macroeconomic, industry, and geopolitical research with internal portfolio analytics to identify and mitigate emerging risks to KeyBank's credit portfolio.
Job Responsibilities:

• Ability to perform data analysis, research, and draw business and financial insights through analysis with integrity and accuracy

• Effectively and concisely communicate findings and recommendations for senior management, including effective data visualizations and insights.

• Aptitude for problem solving using analytical and mathematical techniques across a broad spectrum of business and risk management areas

• Conduct and leverage market and industry research for peer analytics and strategy.

• Develop and support reporting functions for financial, regulatory, and business intelligence requirements.

Qualifications

• Must obtain a four-year degree or graduate level degree by May 2027 or December 2026 with focused coursework in mathematics, statistics, engineering, finance, economics, computer science, business analytics, data science, or other quantitative fields of study.

• Prior internship experience preferred within the field

• Outstanding academic achievement (minimum 3.3 GPA)

• Demonstrated leadership and teamwork from past work experience and/or extracurricular activities

• Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, and presentation skills

• Knowledge of statistical techniques, machine learning approaches, and/or data mining concepts
• Basic understanding of AI concepts and exposure to AI/ML tools or techniques (e.g., data analysis or simple models)

• Preferred exposure to programming for data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and data visualization (SQL, SAS, Python, R, Tableau, and others as appropriate)

Compensation and Benefits
This position is eligible to earn a salary of $75k for students pursuing undergraduate degrees and $85k for students pursuing graduate degrees. Compensation also includes a $5,000.00 Summer Sign-on Bonus.
KeyBank's Internship and Analyst positions are not eligible for employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B visa). This includes, for example, situations where a candidate may have temporary work authorization while enrolled in school or upon graduation (e.g., CPT, OPT) but would need H-1B visa sponsorship within a few years of employment in order to maintain employment eligibility.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
This position is eligible to earn a salary of $75k for students pursuing undergraduate degrees and $85k for students pursuing graduate degrees. Compensation also includes a $5,000.00 Summer Sign-on Bonus.
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Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.
Job Posting Expiration Date: 08/12/2026KeyCorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to sustaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Qualified individuals with disabilities or disabled veterans who are unable or limited in their ability to apply on this site may request reasonable accommodations by emailing HR_Compliance@keybank.com.
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