Illinois — dominated by Chicago — offers one of the largest and most diverse data analyst markets in the Midwest. Finance, consulting, healthcare, and a growing tech startup scene create opportunities across every analyst specialty.
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2026-2027 Yearlong Data Analyst Intern-Strategic Business Initiatives
Chicago Transit Authority — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Financial Analyst
Esperanza Health Centers — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Business Analyst
Inizio Evoke — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Senior Supply Chain Data Analyst
Fortune Brands — Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Investment Marketing Analyst
Home Office Careers — Rock Island, Illinois, United States
Senior Marketing Analyst (Multiple Positions)
Kraft Heinz — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Senior Marketing Analyst - (Innovation, Multiple Positions)
Kraft Heinz — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Financial Analyst (Clinical Trials Research/ Revenue Cycle)
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Lead Financial Analyst
Moen — Deerfield, Illinois, United States
Marketing Analyst - Base (Multiple Positions)
Kraft Heinz — Chicago, Illinois, United States
What You Need to Know
Chicago is a top-tier analyst market, ranking among the five largest in the country.
The city's financial sector is massive — the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, major banks, and a deep trading and fintech ecosystem create strong demand for quantitative and financial analysts. Consulting is equally prominent, with the Big Four and dozens of boutique analytics firms maintaining large Chicago offices.
Tech has been Chicago's growth story. Companies like Grubhub, Groupon, Avant, and a thriving startup scene in the West Loop and River North neighborhoods have created a genuine tech ecosystem. Healthcare analytics is strong too — Northwestern Medicine, Rush, and Advocate Health are major employers.
CPG companies (McDonald's, Kraft Heinz, Mondelez) add another dimension, with deep analytics teams focused on consumer insights and supply chain optimization.
Outside Chicago, the analyst market thins significantly, though Springfield has state government roles and the collar suburbs host corporate analytics teams.