AI Strategy & Consulting Intern

Merlin Innovation; Brussel; On-site; EUR 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Merlin Innovation in Brussels is seeking an AI Strategy & Consulting Intern to support client-facing AI strategy projects, turning raw data into actionable outcomes on a flexible schedule. You will research AI trends, help prepare workshops, develop business cases and deliverables, and collaborate across multiple client and internal projects in a hands-on, startup environment.

This role offers on-site work in Brussels and opportunities to contribute to marketing, sales support, proposal writing,

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme in AI, data, business, engineering, or a related field.
• Strong interest in AI, generative AI, and real‑world business applications (no need to be a technical AI developer)
• Solid research, analytical, and structured problem‑solving skills
• Ability to turn insights into clear written outputs (slides, reports, summaries, business cases)
• Comfortable supporting workshops and contributing to interactive presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, adaptable mindset and ease working in a start‑up environment

Responsibilities

• Researching AI trends and practical business use cases
• Contributing to the preparation and delivery of client workshops
• Supporting the development of business cases and client‑ready deliverables (reports, presentations, recommendations)
• Working closely with the team across multiple client and internal projects

Skills

Research

Analytical skills

Structured problem solving

Written outputs

Workshop support

Communication skills

Education

Master’s programme in AI, data, business, engineering, or related field

Job description

At Merlin, we believe the most exciting thing about AI is what people can do with it. That's why we help organisations explore ambitious ideas, test them quickly, and turn the best ones into solutions that make a real difference. One day, that might mean running a workshop to uncover new opportunities. The next, it could mean building a rapid prototype or helping bring a solution into everyday use. We’re there from the first “Could AI help us do this?” to the moment it becomes “We use this every day.” Our approach is curious, practical, and hands‑on. We enjoy asking big questions, exploring new possibilities, and, most importantly, making things happen.

The role

We’re looking for anAI Strategy & Consulting Internto join our team in Brussels, either part‑time or full‑time. You’ll support the delivery of client‑facing AI strategy projects, helping turn raw data into clear, actionable outcomes.

Concretely, this means:

• Researching AI trends and practical business use cases
• Contributing to the preparation and delivery of client workshops
• Supporting the development of business cases and client‑ready deliverables (reports, presentations, recommendations)
• Working closely with the team across multiple client and internal projects

Since Merlin Innovation is a start‑up, this role goes beyond a narrow job description. Alongside core AI strategy and consulting work, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to areas such as marketing, sales support, proposal writing, strategic communications, and internal projects, especially where your own industry knowledge can add value. You’ll work closely with a small, senior team and should be comfortable collaborating in a fully on‑site environment.

• Start date: to be discussed
• Location: fully on‑site in Brussels

Your profile

• Currently enrolled in a Master’s programme in AI, data, business, engineering, or a related field
• Strong interest in AI, generative AI, and real‑world business applications (no need to be a technical AI developer)
• Solid research, analytical, and structured problem‑solving skills
• Ability to turn insights into clear written outputs (slides, reports, summaries, business cases)
• Comfortable supporting workshops and contributing to interactive presentations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, adaptable mindset and ease working in a start‑up environment

Languages

• Fluent in English + French or English + Dutch
• English + French + Dutch is a strong plus
• (Any other language is an extra plus)