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Applied AI 2026 Summer Internship (Master's & PhD)

The Applied AI 2026 Summer Internship offers a 12-week hands-on program for Master's and PhD students to solve real-world AI problems supporting investment teams at BAM. Interns gain training, mentorship, and experience with generative AI in a hedge fund environment.

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Program Details

  • 12-week summer internship with a two-week initial training block.
  • Training covers hedge fund investing and AI tools usage.
  • Mentorship from senior team members provided.
  • Collaboration opportunities with the intern cohort.
  • Hands-on experience with AI to support investment processes.
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Responsibilities

  • Research and implement generative AI solutions for investment teams.
  • Develop systems to store, retrieve, and analyze textual data.
  • Engage in all phases of analytics from research to development.
  • Enhance investment processes using AI technologies.
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Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD student graduating between Dec 2026 and May 2027.
  • Degree focus: Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or related quantitative field.
  • Strong programming skills in Python, numpy, pandas, scikit-learn, matplotlib, and SQL.
  • Excellent understanding of statistical and machine learning concepts.
  • Familiarity with ETL tools and GitHub for code management.
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Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Vector Databases, OpenSearch, Apache Airflow, AWS, Spark, Databricks.
  • Knowledge of deep learning frameworks like TensorFlow, Keras, and PyTorch.
  • AI research experience is a plus.
  • Strong communication skills for complex technical topics.
  • Results-driven and able to work collaboratively in ambiguous environments.