Data Analytics and Modeling - Internship

Western Union Summer Internship Program 2025 — Denver, CO (Hybrid): 

Are you looking for work experience with a global Fortune 500 company? Do you want to build transferable skills while learning about the commercial aspects of running a business? Are you interested in joining a globally diverse organization where our unique contributions are recognized and celebrated, allowing each of us to thrive? Then it’s time to join Western Union as a summer intern!  

Western Union powers your pursuit. 

The Western Union Denver Headquarter internship program provides university juniors, seniors, and graduate students with real-world experience working for an international brand. As a Western Union Intern, you will bring your unique insights and talents to the company and expand various teams’ capacities. During this paid, 12-week program (June-August), you will develop your skills through a structured blend of CliftonStrengths® coaching, topical deep-dive sessions, team-building activities, executive networking opportunities, and enriching individual and team projects. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in advanced analytics of supplier performance metrics and actual results
• Performing data mining and analysis across multiple datasets with the goal of creating an at-a-glance Supplier Performance Dashboard to be used at all levels of the enterprise, including the C-Suite and extended Executive Team

• Actively seek to build and apply business knowledge to complement technical expertise in design and performance of analytical procedures
• Assist the Director, Technology Business Strategy and Supplier Performance teams in scoping, building, and integrating a scorecard and dashboard for viewing and tracking supplier performance
• Communicate any insights or findings identified within data in a narrative format
• The successful candidate will be presenting the dashboard and project summary to our Chief Information Officer and VP of Global Technology Services, among other executives
• The project summary is meant to serve as a permanent part of the intern’s portfolio as recognition for the effort involved in owning an end-to-end project with real-world business impact

Requirements:

• Coding skills in R and/or Python, including data identification, gathering, plotting, and dashboarding
• Experience with PowerShell and PowerBI preferred
• Ability to present data analysis results to executives, engineers, and laypersons
• Currently pursuing a BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD in Data Science or other related fields such as Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Business Administration, and Finance
• A minimum GPA of 3.6 preferred

We make financial services accessible to humans everywhere. Join us for what’s next. 

Western Union is positioned to become the world’s most accessible financial services company —transforming lives and communities. We’re a diverse and passionate customer-centric team of over 8,000 employees serving 200 countries and territories, reaching customers and receivers around the globe. More than moving money, we design easy-to-use products and services for our digital and physical financial ecosystem that help our customers move forward. 

Just as we help our global customers prosper, we support our employees in achieving their professional aspirations. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and build a career, as well as receive a great compensation package. If you’re ready to help drive the future of financial services, it’s time for Western Union. Learn more about our purpose and people at https://careers.westernunion.com/. 

Salary 

The salary range is $25.00 - $35.00 USD per hour. Actual salaries will vary based on candidates’ qualifications, skills, and competencies, including credits/years of university education completed. 

Location (Hybrid): 7001 E. Belleview Ave Denver, CO 80237

Western Union values in-person collaboration, learning, and ideation whenever possible. We believe this creates value through common ways of working and supports the execution of enterprise objectives which will ultimately help us achieve our strategic goals. By connecting face-to-face, we are better able to learn from our peers, problem-solve together, and innovate.

Our Hybrid Work Model categorizes each role into one of three categories. Western Union has determined the category of this role to be Hybrid. This is defined as a flexible working arrangement that enables employees to divide their time between working from home and working from an office location. The expectation is to work from the office a minimum of three days a week.

We are passionate about diversity. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive culture that celebrates the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our global teams while reflecting the communities we serve. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political affiliation, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status. The company will provide accommodation to applicants, including those with disabilities, during the recruitment process, following applicable laws.

Estimated Job Posting End Date:

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This posting will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended or the role is filled.