WHY WE NEED YOU? GLAD YOU ASKED...
We are seeking a motivated undergraduate co-op student to serve as a AI Strategy Research Assistant supporting the Head of AI & Data Solutions.
Co-op term: May 2026 to August 2026 full-time hours
Why Us?
The Core Mission: The Four Strategic Pillars
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Internal Efficiencies: Researching how Agentic workflows and LLM integration can transform operational velocity.
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Revenue Generation: Identifying and modeling new AI-driven monetization strategies, premium features, and data-as-a-service opportunities.
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New Areas of Opportunity (External): Scouting "blue-ocean" markets where our unique data and AI capabilities can disrupt existing industries.
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Technical & Tooling Groundwork: Assessing the global vendor and open-source landscape to ensure our underlying AI infrastructure is future-proofed and cost-optimized.
Key Responsibilities:
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Market Research: Perform secondary research on AI trends, competitor product features, and emerging industry benchmarks.
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Data Analysis: Assist in organizing data and updating financial models to help calculate potential ROI for new projects.
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Landscape Mapping: Identify and catalog AI vendors and open-source tools that align with our strategic goals.
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Reporting Support: Assist in drafting summaries and creating visualizations for internal strategy presentations.
Who You Are (Qualifications)
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Current MBA Candidate: Enrolled in an MBA program. Backgrounds in Engineering, CS, or Data Science prior to your MBA are highly valued but not required.
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Strategic Mindset: You can bridge the gap between technical capability and business value. You speak the language of "Value Drivers" and "Competitive Moats."
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AI Literacy: You have a strong grasp of the current AI landscape (LLMs, RAG, Agentic AI, Vector Databases) and can navigate technical discussions without being a coder.
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Exceptional Communicator: You possess the ability to distill complex technical research into high-impact, executive-level slide decks and narratives.
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Independent Operator: You are comfortable with ambiguity and have the discipline to drive four major research projects to completion with minimal supervision.
What Success Looks Like
By the end of this 4-month co-op, you will have gained hands-on experience in corporate strategy. Your success is measured by the accuracy of your research and the quality of the supporting materials you provide for our FY27 strategic planning.