AI Strategy Internship - Finance at Samsung Ads · 700…

Summary: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Intern Program. This role focuses on leading the strategic planning and end-to-end AI lifecycle execution of finance-specific AI use cases to drive company-wide AI transformation, delivering tangible business results to achieve strategic financial objectives. Responsibilities: - Support the discovery of tangible AI use case opportunities and pain points within the finance domain, collaborating closely with the Business Management (BM) team - Participate in AI use case discovery workshops and weekly AI project meetings with finance stakeholders to identify areas for AI-driven improvements - Support strategic planning, scoping, design, execution, and tracking of finance-specific AI use case end-to-end lifecycle, including ideation, proof-of-concept, pilot, and scale-up - Present insights, proposals, business cases, and progress updates to senior finance stakeholders. Translate complex technical concepts into actionable decisions to secure buy-in and funding for strategic AI initiatives - Conduct data-driven ROI & benefits analysis in planning and conduct KPI analysis post-execution to measure the financial impact of AI projects - Identify and mitigate AI project risks and blockers from both internal and external factors, ensuring alignment with finance goals - Challenge the status quo in search of new AI-driven processes, ideas, and technology to optimize financial operations and decision-making - Proactively benchmark current AI & ML technologies and industry trends relevant to the finance sector - Conduct benchmarking of industry best practices, headquarters, and other subsidiaries to identify and leverage finance-specific AI innovations - Support beta testing and user acceptance testing of new AI platform/service features tailored to finance workflows Required Qualifications: - Currently enrolled as a graduate student (or recent graduate) - Possess U.S. work authorization - Able to work full-time on a 5-day-per-week on-site schedule - Located in the United States for the duration of the engagement - Foundational understanding of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning concepts, with exposure to Generative AI (e.g., LLMs, AI agents, copilots) - Proficiency with data analysis & automation tools (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, RPA), understanding of AI platforms, and/or Python coding knowledge - Strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for analysis, documentation, and executive-ready presentations - Strong analytical abilities to analyze financial performance and ROI on AI use case implementation projects - Expertise in critical evaluation of complex financial problems and providing clear and concise recommendations - Strong passion to stay current on the latest AI trends and market & industry insights relevant to the finance sector - Strong project management skills and experience with AI implementation tools - Proven experience or coursework in AI-driven strategy, transformation, and/or adoption projects from concept through deployment, including roadmap creation, data readiness, technical scoping, and enterprise-wide implementation - Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills to both internal and external finance stakeholders coupled with exceptional Microsoft PowerPoint & Excel capabilities - Ability to build strong relationships with peers across the organization and the senior leadership within the finance domain Preferred Qualifications: - Academic fields of study: AI, Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or related field preferred - Seniors or recent graduates preferred Required Skills: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Data Analysis Important Skills: Python, SQL, Tableau, Project Management Nice-to-Have Skills: Analytical Abilities, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills