Business Intelligence Intern at Blue Nile in New York, NY

Summary: Blue Nile is a diamond bridal jewelry company with a technology soul, and they are seeking a Business Intelligence Intern. The intern will partner with Business Intelligence leaders to analyze data, develop dashboards, and communicate insights, while managing project deliverables and collaborating with stakeholders. Responsibilities: - Partner with Business Intelligence leaders to investigate strategic business questions - Take ownership of one defined project aligned to current priorities, such as: - Assortment optimization and uniqueness scoring methodologies - Performance scorecards for showroom and sales advisors - Dashboard certification, design standardization, and strategic enhancement - Proactive alerting and documentation for critical pipelines and reports - Use data to identify trends, surface insights, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations - Design, build, or enhance dashboards and analytical views using Tableau (or similar tools), following established design and reporting standards - Collaborate closely with mentors across Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Engineering, and business teams - Communicate progress, challenges, and learnings throughout the internship - Deliver a final capstone presentation summarizing your approach, insights, and recommendations to senior stakeholders Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative or business-focused field such as Business Analytics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Marketing, or a related field - Experience with at least one of the following: SQL or relational databases, Data analysis in Excel, Google Sheets, Python, or R, Data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI, Data science and statistics training - Comfort learning new tools, frameworks, or business domains with support and guidance. This requires strong analytical and problem-solving skillsets - Excellent organization, time management, and attention to detail - Clear written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate data into business insights - Ability to work full-time, on-site in New York City, for the full 8-week internship period Required Skills: SQL, Relational databases, Data analysis, Excel, Google Sheets, Python, R, Data visualization, Tableau, Power BI, Data science, Statistics, Analytical thinking Benefits: Hands‑on experience solving meaningful, high‑impact business problems with real visibility across the organization., Exposure to ecommerce, luxury retail, and supply chain dynamics., Structured mentorship and guidance from professionals in Business Intelligence, Analytics, Data Engineering, and Data Science., Training and practical experience in tools such as Tableau, SQL, and analytical best practices, including design standards and documentation frameworks., A strong foundation for entry‑level roles in analytics, data science, data engineering or business strategy and clarity on what career path excites you most.