Data Science Intern at Continental Finance Company in Wilmington, DE

Come join a growing financial technology company that’s leading the marketplace in both the marketing and servicing of credit cards! Continental Finance Company specializes in credit card options for those consumers with less than perfect credit. We are seeking a data science intern to support our data science team.

Continental Finance Company interns get real-life exposure to the daily duties of the department. They spend the summer as a valued member of their respective team, learning business skills and assisting with a variety of projects that have an impact on the business operations. An additional focus of the program will be to complete a final project that will be an overview of activities, tasks and experiences throughout the 10-week program. 

Essential Functions:  

• Apply statistical methodologies and frameworks to support data analysis and project work 

• Utilize Python and SQL for data extraction and manipulation 

• Work under supervision to analyze credit bureau data and develop a tool for creating custom attributes, with opportunities to explore solutions using the CFC ChatGPT subscription 

• Execute projects and tasks as outlined by the mentor, ensuring timely and accurate completion 

• Prepare and submit weekly reports summarizing project progress and deliverables 

• Meet daily with a mentor to review project status, reports, and address questions 

• Contribute to the department and organization by providing innovative ideas, solutions, and an external perspective 

 

This is a paid position for grad (MS or PhD) students and is located in Wilmington, Delaware.  

  

CFC offers a hybrid work schedule which includes three (3) core days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two (2) remote workdays (Monday and Friday) 

  

The ideal candidate will have the following:  

• Currently enrolled in and working towards a graduate degree in data science, physics, mathematics, data science or statistics  

• Available to work 40 hours/week (hybrid) for 10-week program: June 2nd to August 6th, 2026 

• Proficiency in Python and SQL is required; familiarity with machine learning algorithms is a plus 

• Strong attention to detail  

• Excellent written and verbal communications  

• Strong customer service aptitude  

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team  

  

Why Continental Finance?

Continental Finance Company (the “CFC”) is one of America’s leading marketers and servicers of credit cards for consumers with less-than-perfect credit. Since our founding in 2005, we have prided ourselves on corporate responsibility to customers in terms of a strong customer support program and fair treatment.  With our success, we have also grown into an innovative financial tech company! With a state-of-the-art consumer marketing and servicing platform, we provide a variety of services to consumers when other financial institutions will not accommodate them. With more than 2.6 million credit cards managed and serviced since our founding, we pride ourselves on putting the customer first. We are not a chartered banking financial institution, nor are we a debt originator or a credit card issuer.

CFC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. Our company provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.

CFC is seeking bright, energetic individuals that will help us grow and develop together! We uphold a promise to treat our employees with the same care and concern as we do our customers. We offer all employees competitive compensation and benefits in an exciting, fast-paced business casual environment. Join our growing team and apply online today!

CFC offers a hybrid work schedule which includes three (3) core days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two (2) remote workdays (Monday and Friday)

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