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Requirements for the role:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of financial concepts, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Previous internship or project experience in finance, accounting, or related fields is preferred.
- Ability to assist in the preparation of detailed financial reports and analysis, including variance analysis and financial projections.
- Strong analytical skills, with the capability to work with large datasets and perform complex numerical calculations.
- Good organizational and project management skills, capable of managing multiple tasks and contributing to collaborative projects.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, essential for working with finance teams and explaining financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with financial modeling tools.
- Eagerness to learn about financial strategy, market trends, and the operational impacts on finances.
- Creativity and innovation in developing financial solutions to business challenges.
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With vibrant neighborhoods, great food and more affordable housing than either coast, Chicago might be the most liveable major tech hub. It is the birthplace of modern commodities and futures trading, a national hub for logistics and commerce, and home to the American Medical Association and the American Bar Association. This diverse blend of industry influences has helped Chicago emerge as a major player in verticals like fintech, biotechnology, legal tech, e-commerce and logistics technology. It’s also a major hiring center for tech companies on both coasts.
Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
