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AI Consulting Associate Program (AI CAP) Brokerage Intern - Summer 2026

CompanyDriveWealth
LocationChicago
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will analyze brokerage datasets to identify operational insights and prototype AI-enabled tools to automate internal workflows or reporting using modern AI and analytics techniques. They will collaborate with brokerage, data, and engineering teams to understand processes and research AI applications across trading infrastructure.
Internship Type
full time
Salary Range
$35 - $40
Company Size
342
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
DriveWealth is a global B2B financial technology platform. Our core business is providing Brokerage-as-a-Service, powering the investing and trading experiences for banks, broker dealers, asset managers, digital wallets, and consumer brands. DriveWealth’s APIs provide our Partners with a modern, extensible, and flexible toolkit to develop everything from traditional investment workflows to more innovative techniques such as rounding up purchases into fractional share ownership. DriveWealth, LLC is a registered broker dealer, member of FINRA and SIPC. Visit legal.drivewealth.com for full disclosures.
About the Role

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!

About the Role

As part of the AI Consulting Associate Program, you’ll 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.

Our summer program will be 10-12 weeks from May - August 2026 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.

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.

Compensation
Compensation package offerings are based on candidate experience and technical qualifications, as it relates to the role. These are identified and determined throughout your interviewing experience.

Please note
: this role is expected to come into our office on a cadence set by the Hiring Manager/Team.

New York, NY (Hybrid) Pay Range
$35$40 USD

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 and Chicago teams work in-office 4 days a week. 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 full insurance coverage, 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 PTO, observed holidays, and extended leave.

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 product faster, provide better service to our partners, and to streamline processes. Your ability to leverage our internal tools and technology to drive results is as important to us as your core domain expertise.

Compensation

Pay is generally based upon the level, complexity, responsibility, location and job duties / requirements of the specific position. We then source candidates with the requisite skills, expertise, education, training, and experience.  If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a recruiter about our compensation philosophy and other available benefits. This role is eligible for base, bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and heavily subsidized benefits and perks.

Equal Employment Opportunity

To build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants in need of special assistance or accommodation during the interview process or in accessing our website may contact us at recruiting@drivewealth.com.

Agency Disclaimer

DriveWealth does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other organization location. DriveWealth is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Key Skills
AI ToolsData AnalysisAutomationPythonSQLExcelProblem-SolvingAnalytical ThinkingLarge Language ModelsPrompt BuildingDashboard BuildingBrokerage Data AnalysisFinancial MarketsFintech
Categories
Finance & AccountingData & AnalyticsTechnologyConsultingSoftware
Benefits
401(k) MatchFull Insurance CoverageWellness ReimbursementCompany-Provided PhonePersonal Development AllowanceGenerous PTOObserved HolidaysExtended LeaveEquityBonus