Technical Business Analyst Internship

Talcott Financial Group* is an international life insurance company committed to providing comprehensive risk solutions to its customers. Whether it’s providing peace of mind for policyholders approaching retirement, or helping insurers solve complex risk and capital challenges, Talcott delivers practical solutions that support long-term stability for policyholders and clients. Talcott offers the strength of an established organization with the mindset and approach of a modern platform. The enterprise is supported by a proven track record of well-executed transactions, investment-grade financial strength ratings, and strong financial position, with over $136 billion in assets under management. Talcott also benefits from a strategic partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm managing over $135 billion in assets. Talcott’s approach to business is disciplined, transparent, and multi-channel, spanning retail annuities, block and flow reinsurance, and legal entity acquisitions. We have offices in Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, Connecticut, New York, and North Carolina. Talcott's Summer Internship Program gives students a dynamic, rewarding opportunity to take on real business challenges. Over this fast-paced ten-week program, students work side by side with our industry professionals. The internship is hybrid, with onsite work at our contemporary Hartford, Connecticut campus on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Interns take on business assignments that build their technical expertise, business knowledge and leadership skills. Beyond hands-on learning, the program offers a full calendar of enrichment activities and frequent social events where interns meet members of our leadership team and colleagues across many disciplines. Talcott is seeking a Technical Business Analyst Intern to join our Information Technology department. The intern will learn how data moves across Talcott's retail annuity platform. This role sits where annuity operations, finance and data meet. The goal is to tie that data to the downstream enterprise feeds that support Finance and Actuarial. The ideal candidate is curious about both the business and the data behind it. They will see the flow of a financial business event, such as a premium deposit, withdrawal, surrender, annuitization or commission payment, from the source system all the way to the general ledger and actuarial reporting. The intern will work closely with Software Engineers, Business Analysts, and Finance and Actuarial partners. This internship will work onsite in Hartford. CT. office on a hybrid work arrangement. Responsibilities Leverage SQL, Python, Azure and MS Fabric to analyze, validate and document data flows for Talcott's Business Applications portfolio.Analyze data to understand how business transactions are captured, transformed and storedTrace financial business events end to end, from source systems to downstream Finance (general ledger, sub-ledger) and Actuarial feeds, and identify gaps, breaks and reconciliation issuesTranslate financial business events into Finance requirements, data mapping documents and technical specificationsWrite SQL queries and use Python, Azure and MS Fabric to profile and reconcile data across systemsDocument data lineage, field-level mappings and business rules that connect operational data to enterprise reportingRecommend improvements to data quality, controls and process efficiency Qualifications Student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Analytics, Computer Science or a related fieldWorking knowledge of SQL and an eagerness to learn Python, MS Fabric, Power BI and Azure data toolsStrong analytical mindset and attention to detail, with the ability to connect data patterns to business outcomesInterest in insurance, annuities or financial services is a plusAbility to explain technical findings in business terms Excellent written and verbal communication skillsTeam-oriented with the ability to work independentlyPrevious internship experience is preferred Drive for continuous learning and growthStrong work ethic and willingness to "do what it takes" to meet business deliverablesAbility to work autonomously while managing competing priorities Compensation This range represents the minimum and maximum annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. The actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range. The base pay is based on factors including but not limited to experience, competence, and demonstration of proficiencies essential for the role. The base pay is just one component of Talcott’s total annual compensation for employees. Other compensation may include annual bonuses, long-term incentives and recognition. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship.Talcott Financial Group is an equal employment employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry or citizenship status, genetic information, pregnancy status or any other characteristic protected by law. 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