Nicole Kus, Finance and Business Analytics student at the University of Iowa

Nicole Kus

Finance, Business Analytics, and Risk Management & Insurance Student | University of Iowa | Aspiring Financial & Data Analyst

About

I am a student at the University of Iowa pursuing three majors: Finance, Business Analytics & Information Systems, and Risk Management & Insurance, graduating in May 2026. My academic work sits at the intersection of financial analysis, data analytics, and risk — with a focus on applying quantitative skills to real business problems.

I am actively seeking entry-level roles in financial analysis, data analytics, consulting, and risk management, primarily in the Chicago market. I am drawn to environments where analytical rigor and business judgment go hand in hand.

I also spent a semester studying abroad at the Lorenzo de' Medici Institute in Florence, Italy, where I gained international experience and developed the ability to navigate new environments and collaborate across cultural boundaries.

Skills

Technical Tools

  • Python
  • SQL
  • Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros)
  • Power BI
  • Microsoft Access
  • GitHub

Analytics & Finance

  • Financial Modeling
  • Valuation
  • Forecasting
  • Risk Assessment
  • Regression Analysis
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Data Visualization
  • Dashboard Development
  • Database Management

Projects

Chicago Crime Data Analysis

  • Excel
  • Regression Models

Analyzed Chicago crime data to identify patterns and the factors that influence crime levels across different neighborhoods and time periods. Applied regression modeling to quantify relationships between variables, producing findings that could support data-driven public safety decisions.

Sephora Product Ratings Analysis

  • Python

Analyzed Sephora customer review data to identify the key drivers of product ratings and consumer preferences. Explored patterns across product categories, ingredients, and price points to surface actionable insights relevant to product strategy and customer experience decisions.

Casey's Pizza Promotion Analysis

  • SQL
  • Power BI

Analyzed promotion participation and purchasing behavior to evaluate the effectiveness of Casey's General Store pizza promotions. Built Power BI dashboards to visualize trends and used SQL to query transaction data, delivering recommendations on which promotion types generated the strongest customer response.

Contact

I am open to internship and full-time opportunities in financial analysis, data analytics, consulting, and risk management. Reach out on LinkedIn or send me an email — I'd be glad to connect.