AI Consulting Associate Program (AI CAP) Brokerage Intern - Summer 2027

Location: Office - Chicago Department: Internships & Early Careers

About Us

DriveWealth is on a mission to make investing easier. We believe that everyone should have the ability to control their financial future, and that access to financial markets should not be limited by geography, wealth, or legacy systems. We are a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices. Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.

There’s never been a better time to build a category-defining business and there has rarely been a team better positioned for this opportunity. Our culture blends the pace and agility of a fintech start-up with the impact, stability, and discipline of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. Join us and help build the future of global investing!

Interested to learn more about our AI CAP Program? We will have our in-person Open House at our NYC office on October 21st RSVP here: (https://partiful.com/e/B6pLxeJzmsbu74HJ2FeD) and Chicago office on November 23rd (RSVP here: https://partiful.com/e/53eY3haJAUxm6leyFo5v)

About the Role

As part of the AI Consulting Associate Program, you will work closely with DriveWealth's Brokerage team to explore how AI and automation can improve internal workflows, data analysis, and operational efficiency. This role is designed for highly motivated undergraduate or MBA students who are interested in financial markets, technology, and applied AI.

You will partner with brokerage leaders and engineers to identify opportunities where modern AI tools, such as large language models, automation frameworks, and data analysis techniques, can simplify processes, unlock insights from brokerage data, and improve how teams operate. Interns will focus on brokerage data and internal tooling, ensuring projects remain compliant while still delivering meaningful business value.

Program Details

Our summer program will be 10-12 weeks from mid-May - August 2027 with the expectation of being in the office 3-4 days per week, as determined by the sponsor. Compensation will be set at an hourly rate of $35-40 per hour. Top performing associates may have the opportunity to be considered for full-time roles at DriveWealth at the conclusion of the program, based on performance and team needs. Must have an expected graduation date in 2027 or 2028.

What You’ll Do

Analyze brokerage datasets to identify patterns, trends, or operational insights

Prototype AI-enabled tools that help automate internal brokerage workflows or reporting

Build prompts, lightweight automations, or dashboards using modern AI and analytics tools

Work with brokerage, data, and engineering teams to understand operational processes and identify efficiency opportunities

Research how AI is being applied across brokerage, trading infrastructure, and fintech operations

Present findings, prototypes, and recommendations to internal stakeholders

What You’ll Need

Currently pursuing an undergraduate or MBA degree in a relevant field (Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or similar)

Curiosity about financial markets, brokerage infrastructure, and fintech

Familiarity with AI tools, data analysis, or automation (Python, SQL, Excel, or similar)

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills

Ability to translate technical ideas into clear insights and recommendations

Interest in experimenting with emerging AI technologies to solve real business problems

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth is unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

Working at DriveWealth

We do our best work when we're in the same room. To maintain the speed our partners expect, our New York, Chicago, and Lithuania teams work in office on a hybrid schedule. We've found that being physically side-by-side is the only way to solve complex problems in real-time and stay truly accountable to the products we ship. When you're here, you're working directly with the people making the decisions.

To support that work, we provide competitive compensation, equity, and a 401(k) match. We also offer Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance, and Paid Parental Leave, along with a wellness reimbursement, a company-provided phone, and a personal development allowance. Finally, we value the time you spend away from the office with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and observed holidays.

Work Authorization

Applicants must possess the legal right to work in the country where the position is located at the time of application. DriveWealth requires all employees to provide original documentation verifying their work authorization on or before their first day of employment.

For US-based roles: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. DriveWealth does not provide visa sponsorship or support for employment authorization, including transfers, at this time. Offers of employment are strictly contingent upon an individual’s ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the Company.

How We Think About AI

We leverage AI to work smarter and move faster. We seek AI-curious talent who are proactive about using emerging tools to increase signal quality, reduce friction, and improve outcomes to deliver products faster, provide be