AI & Data – Intern

AlixPartners; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time-off policies

Retirement benefits

Job summary

AlixPartners in Paris is offering a 6-month internship in the Performance & Technology team, focusing on AI & Data. The role is based in Paris (75008) with some travel across France, starting in 2026.

You will explore the AI practice, work on GenAI use cases, and help build data pipelines, dashboards, and enterprise solutions. The internship requires a Master’s level degree (or near completion), prior AI experience, and strong Python/data skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s, diploma, PhD or equivalent in a relevant field (recently completed or soon to be completed).
• Initial AI-related internship or working student experience.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical mindset, and excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently in high-impact teams, with high energy and adaptability.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently and to work outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Join Performance & Technology team in Paris for a 6-month internship starting in 2026.
• Explore AI & Data practice with focus on AI technologies and GenAI use cases.
• Prototype and deploy Generative AI solutions and integrate enterprise-grade LLMs.
• Develop data pipelines and dashboards using Python, Spark, and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS).
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver measurable business impact.

Skills

Python

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Fluent in French & English

Travel willingness

Independent worker

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in relevant field

Tools

Databricks

Apache Spark

Azure

AWS

Job description

At AlixPartners we solve the most complex and critical challenges by moving quickly from analysis to action when it really matters; creating value that has a lasting impact on companies, their people, and the communities they serve. By understanding, respecting, and honoring the needs of our employees, clients, and communities, AlixPartners actively promotes an inclusive environment. We strongly believe in the value that diversity brings to our experiences and are committed to the perpetual enhancements of initiatives, policies, and practices. We hold ourselves accountable by providing the space for authenticity, growth, and equity for everyone.

AlixPartners has embraced a hybrid work model to provide flexibility and support our employees’ work-life integration. Our hybrid model combines a mix of in-person (at client site or AlixPartners office) and remote working. Travel is part of this position, but the frequency may vary based on client, team, and individual circumstances.

What You’ll Do

An opportunity has become available for an Intern to join our Performance & Technology team in Paris.

The 6 months internship is an opportunity to explore and understand the Performance & Technology practice with a focus on AI & Data. It would start when possible in 2026, would last six months and would be based in Paris (75008), with some travels in France mainly.

AI&Data Transformation Services:

AI & Data expertise is now a crucial, established component in every AlixPartners project. Our experts pragmatically help companies efficiently leverage modern technologies to quickly achieve competitive cost, and operational advantages.AlixPartners’ AI & Data Practice is on a strong growth trajectory and is seeking consultants who enjoy applying digital and AI knowledge to solve companies’ most pressing challenges.

AI & GenAI

• Strategic identification and selection of AI technologies aligned with the client’s business objectives, data landscape, and transformation roadmap.
• Rapid prototyping and deployment of Generative AI use cases, including text summarization, synthetic data creation, and automated knowledge extraction.
• Integration of enterprise-grade LLMs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, Mistral) into internal tools, applications, and decision-making workflows.
• Custom prompt engineering and model fine-tuning to optimize output quality, ensure alignment with governance standards, and deliver measurable business impact.
• Development of autonomous or human-in-the-loop AI agents to support decision-making across finance, procurement, legal, and operations functions.

Data & Technology

• Extraction, processing, and analysis of structured and unstructured data from corporate systems, third-party sources, and public datasets.
• Use of cloud-based processing frameworks (e.g., Apache Spark, Databricks) for scalable analysis of complex datasets.
• Design of multi-stage data pipelines combining scripted transformations with API-driven service integrations, leveraging cloud platforms such as MS Azure and AWS.
• Application of data science techniques (clustering, regression, NLP, anomaly detection, etc.) using Python to generate insights and drive automation.
• Development of clear, business-aligned dashboards and visualizations, and ability to communicate complex technical results to non-technical stakeholders.

What You’ll Need

• Excellent academic qualifications: Master’s, diploma, PhD, or equivalent degree (recently completed or soon to be completed).
• Initial relevant professional or consulting experience in AI (e.g., internship or working student role).
• Problem-solving oriented, entrepreneurial, and highly analytical personality with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and effectively on high impact teams. High energy style, flexible and adaptive, works well in a dynamic environment.
• Deep knowledge of working with data and technologies and proficiency in one or more data-focused programming languages such as Python.
• Experience with general programming languages such as JavaScript is an advantage.
• You demonstrate a keen personal interest in AI & Data and remain up to date in the latest trends and potential impacts on industry.
• You are passionate about driving effectiveness and enabling clients to achieve their business objectives.
• You have exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. Ability to build counselling relationships with clients and peers.
• Fluent in French and English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel frequently.
• Willingness to work outside of normal business hours, and in particular as unique projects/needs arise.
• Ability to work full time in an office and remote environment; physically able to sit/stand at a computer and work in front of a computer screen for significant portions of the workday.
• Must become familiar with, and promote and abide by, our Core Values as defined by the AlixPartners’ Code of Conduct and foster an inclusive environment with people at all levels of an organization.

_The firm offers market-leading benefits that provide flexible options to support our employee’s needs including health benefits to help prioritise their physical and emotional well-being, time-off policies to help to recharge and financial/ retirement benefits that offer income protection and support long-term planning.

The benefit type and level differ per location.

AlixPartners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a _protected veteran, or disability.