Summer 2027 Economics Internship

About the role

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, you’ll contribute to key business assignments that impact our mission and vision while developing a strong career foundation. This 12-week internship (May–August) in Columbus, Ohio, offers hands-on experience in economics and investment-related concepts within a collaborative, team-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct macroeconomic research focused on business-driven impacts.
• Perform investment research on key U.S. and global macroeconomic trends that influence the investment environment.
• Contribute to statistical analysis and modeling projects for the Economics team.
• Support core Economics projects and collaborate with associates and fellow interns across the Enterprise.
• Gain exposure to economic data and forecasting work conducted by Nationwide Economics.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration within 2–3 semesters of graduation.
• Exceptional analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong financial acumen and communication skills.
• Curiosity about the economy, economic indicators, and drivers of economic growth.
• Coding and programming knowledge (e.g., Python and R) and data visualization skills (e.g., Power BI & Tableau) are a plus.

Nationwide does not participate in the STEM OPT Extension program. Sponsorship is determined at Nationwide’s sole discretion based on business need and budget, and is not typically available for entry-level roles.

Pay

The national hourly pay range for Nationwide internships is $23–$50, with placement within the range determined by skills, education, training, credentials, experience, role scope, location, and local labor costs.