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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.