Strategic Initiatives Analyst, Intern (Summer 2025)

Description & Requirements

Join Jack Henry’s 10-week summer internship and dive into building innovative fintech solutions that make a real difference. You’ll sharpen your skills, grow your network, and collaborate with leaders shaping the future of the industry. Your work will help break down barriers to financial health in communities. With hands-on projects, valuable mentorship, and exposure to executive leaders, this is where you’ll grow, learn, and drive impactful change.

As a Corporate Strategy Analyst, Intern, you will join a team of accomplished analysts and strategy leaders.  Jack Henry's Corporate Strategy Team provides industry research and recommendations to C-Suite and line of business leadership to drive, unify, and evangelize enterprise. Jack Henry's Corporate Strategy Team delivers market intelligence and advisory to benefit the enterprise, customers, and the primary market we serve (banks and credit unions). You will join a dynamic team that values diverse perspectives, curiosity, and teamwork, always encouraging one another to push boundaries and grow.

Through this internship, you will have a strong platform to launch your career.  You will inform enterprise and product strategy through research-driven insights.  In addition, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the company's various business units and supporting functions and gain valuable insight into the competitive landscape and market trends associated with our business. The chosen candidate will partner at multiple levels within Jack Henry to plan and execute strategic projects (e.g., strategic gap analysis, competitive intelligence, fintech landscape trends and fintech profiles).  This position reports directly to the Sr. Director of Corporate Strategic Planning and Initiatives.

Program Details
Duration: June 2 – August 8, 2025
Location: Remote or On-Site (San Diego, Allen)
Pay: $25.00/hour

What you’ll be responsible for:

What you’ll need to have:

• Enrolled at an accredited university. 
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration and Management, or Marketing and Communications
• Ability to work 40 hours per week throughout the duration of the internship program (June 2- August 8, 2025). 
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a permanent basis without the need for sponsorship from Jack Henry.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Academic or working experience with MS Office Suite 
• A basic understanding of banks and credit unions and the financial technology industry 
• A passion and excitement for cross-collaboration and group work. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to self-direct and manage projects, interact and build relationships across the organization at different levels of seniority.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, evaluate, and form independent judgments and think creatively.

Why Jack Henry?

Our 10-week summer internship (June 2 – August 8, 2025) offers you the chance to work alongside top industry talent, delivering impactful results for our business and customers. With hands-on learning, mentorship, and competitive pay ($25/hour), you'll gain valuable experience that could lead to a full-time offer—88% of our interns receive one! Grow with us. 

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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