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Job Summary

We are seeking motivated and curious IT Summer Interns to join our Information Technology organization. This internship offers hands-on exposure to two critical areas of modern IT: Artificial Intelligence/Project Management and Cybersecurity. Interns will work alongside experienced IT professionals, contribute to real-world projects, and gain insight into how enterprise technology supports business operations, innovation, and risk management.
This role is ideal for students interested in building practical skills, understanding enterprise IT environments, and exploring potential career paths in technology.

In addition, interns will gain exposure to the practical application of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), within an enterprise IT environment. Interns will collaborate with technical teams and business partners to understand how AI-enabled solutions can improve efficiency, decision-making, and risk management across the organization.

Major Responsibilities

Artificial Intelligence/Project Management

• AI & Emerging Technology Exposure
• Assist with the evaluation, configuration, or implementation of AI-enabled tools and automation solutions under the guidance of IT leaders
• Support use cases where AI is applied to improve productivity, reporting, documentation, development, testing, or security operations
• Help document AI workflows, assumptions, outcomes, and lessons learned
• Gain hands-on experience understanding responsible AI usage, data sensitivity, and governance considerations in a regulated financial services environment
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand operational needs and translate them into technical or process-oriented solutions
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to observe how IT collaborates with Product, Operations, Compliance, Risk, and other business team

Cybersecurity

• Assist with monitoring security alerts and reviewing potential security events
• Support vulnerability management activities, including scanning and remediation tracking
• Help document security controls, policies, and procedures
• Participate in risk assessments, audits, or compliance-related activities
• Assist with identity and access management reviews
• Gain exposure to incident response processes and security best practices

Cross Functional Learning

All interns will:

• Work with IT mentors and leaders to understand enterprise IT operations.
• Collaborate with team members across infrastructure, applications, and security.
• Participate in training sessions, lunch and learns, or team meetings.
• Deliver a summary or presentation at the end of the internship highlighting learning outcomes and contributions.

Key Competencies

• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and stakeholders
• Follow IT policies, security standards, and confidentiality requirements
• Manage assigned tasks responsibly and meet agreed-upon deadlines
• Be open to feedback and actively apply it to improve performance
• Maintain a positive, team-oriented attitude in a professional work environment
• Familiarity with AI concepts, automation tools, or data-driven solutions (e.g., AI assistants, scripting, low-code/no-code platforms, analytics tools)
• Curiosity about how technology solutions support business outcomes
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and non-technical business partners

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop or bend; and talk or hear. 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  This position might require long hours and weekend work.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in some work environments can be moderate.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted, as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

EEO Statement

Populus Financial Group, Inc. provides an equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,  age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.