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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.\nThe Role\nWe 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.\nYou'll be part of a team that:\nDeploys AI tools internally to help our stakeholders and their teams gain insights in natural language from multiple internal data sets.\nCreates efficiencies and aids in the automation of work processes.\nDevelops client-facing tools that support customers during trading, provide insights on market data, and help create a smooth and cutting-edge customer experience.\nResponsibilities\nAssist in the development and deployment of AI tools and applications.\nWork with our team to help build and optimise LLM-powered solutions.\nCollaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and contribute to the development of effective AI solutions.\nHelp analyse and prepare data for use in machine learning models.\nContribute to the full lifecycle of our projects, from ideation to deployment.\n Qualifications\nCurrently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.\nStrong programming skills in Python.\nExperience with SQL and relational databases.\nFamiliarity with Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications is a plus.\nSolid understanding of machine learning and data science concepts.\nExcellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.\nStrong communication skills, both written and verbal.\nWhat We Offer\nThe opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects.\nMentorship from experienced professionals in the AI and finance industries.\nA dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced work environment.\nExposure to the inner workings of a global financial marketplace.\nPlease 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\nClosing date Friday 25th October\nInterviews in Belfast in November\nCME Group: Where Futures are Made\nCME 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.\nAt 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.\nImportant Notice: Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. 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