AI Analyst - Placement year internship

CME Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Dynamic work environment

Exposure to finance

Placement year

Job summary

CME Group in Belfast offers an AI Intern placement for students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS, data science or AI. You’ll deploy internal AI tools, develop LLM-powered solutions, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver practical financial industry applications.

This placement-year program includes mentorship, a dynamic and fast-paced environment, and exposure to a global derivatives marketplace.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field.
• Strong Python programming skills and experience with SQL databases.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models and ML concepts is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and deploying AI tools and applications.
• Work with the team to build and optimise LLM-powered solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand needs and contribute to AI solutions.
• Help analyse and prepare data for machine learning models.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle from ideation to deployment.

Skills

Python

SQL

LLMs

ML concepts

Communication

Education

BSc/MSc in CS/DS/AI

Job description

About CME Group

CME Group is the world’s leading and most diverse derivatives marketplace. We are a team of innovators, and our mission is to provide the tools and services that allow our customers to manage risk and capture opportunities in the global economy.

The Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated AI Intern to join our team. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation, working on projects that directly impact our internal stakeholders and our clients. This is a unique opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the exciting field of artificial intelligence, with a focus on real‑world applications in the financial industry.

You’ll be part of a team that:

• Deploys AI tools internally to help our stakeholders and their teams gain insights in natural language from multiple internal data sets.
• Creates efficiencies and aids in the automation of work processes.
• Develops client‑facing tools that support customers during trading, provide insights on market data, and help create a smooth and cutting‑edge customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and deployment of AI tools and applications.
• Work with our team to help build and optimise LLM‑powered solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and contribute to the development of effective AI solutions.
• Help analyse and prepare data for use in machine learning models.
• Contribute to the full lifecycle of our projects, from ideation to deployment.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Experience with SQL and relational databases.
• Familiarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications is a plus.
• Solid understanding of machine learning and data science concepts.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the AI and finance industries.
• A dynamic, collaborative, and fast‑paced work environment.
• Exposure to the inner workings of a global financial marketplace.

Please note only students who have a placement year as part of their course are eligible. Applicants must be located in Belfast for the duration of the placement. Unfortunately no visa sponsorship

Closing date Friday 25th October

Interviews in Belfast in November

CME Group: Where Futures are Made

CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.

At CME Group, we embrace our employees’ unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal‑opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.

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