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Finance AI-Strategy Intern (Unpaid)

CompanyUniversal Processing
LocationNew York
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 22, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the finance department by designing and optimizing AI-driven processes for daily operations. They will also collaborate with data analysts to identify trends and present actionable insights to senior management.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
148
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
25 hours
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About The Company
Universal Processing was founded in 2003 with a mission to provide clients with open and honest communications, minimal rates and fees, efficient and simple credit card processing, and the highest quality of customer support. We treat our clients as our partners, and work to ensure that they receive the same technologies and business opportunities as larger companies. We fight for, support, and educate our clients because we believe that their success is our success. Today, Universal Processing serves over 15,000 businesses all over the country. Whether it is a large supermarket or a small boutique, a remote fuel station, or a local restaurant, we are ready to provide our highest level of service and support. We live and work by the tenets that have made our customers the loyal, satisfied partners they are.
About the Role

Are you ready to go uP? 

  • We are named in Top Workplaces NYC for 2024
  • We are one of the winners of USPAACC’s Fast 100 Asian American Business awards
  • We are recognized as one of the Top 5000 in Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing Private Companies
  • We were a finalist for Best ISO of the Year by ETA in 2024
  • We were awarded as a Growth Accelerator on the CO-100, an exclusive list that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce recognizes as America's top 100 small and medium sized businesses

Want to learn more about our company events?

Click here: http://www.linkedin.com/in/lightup-universal-processing-62409b297 

Why Should You Join Universal Processing?

  • You want to work at a minority owned Fintech company that empowers small to medium-sized businesses
  • You are passionate to serve and support our local community and their growth
  • You are eager to get hands-on experience with payment processing 


Compensation: This is an unpaid internship. The Finance AI-Strategy Intern will work onsite between 20-25 hours per week Monday to Friday in our New York office. Lunch and transportation allowance are provided.

Role Summary: The Finance AI-Strategy Intern provides support to our Finance & Accounting department, and assists in financial engineering with the use of AI tools.

Responsibilities:

  • Support department efforts in designing, implementing, and optimizing AI use for finance daily operations
  • Assist in researching for new AI-driven processes, keeping in alignment with payment processing industry standards and best practices
  • Assist with configuring, testing, and validating AI features in Finance daily operations and tasks 
  • Work closely with the Data Analyst to analyze performance data and identify trends; present insights and proposals to senior finance members 
  • Identify potential AI risks and mitigation strategies to ensure projects align with company goals
  • Assist in other tasks as assigned by the Finance department 


Qualifications:

  • Must be authorized to work in the US at the time of hire. We are an E-Verify employer!
  • Analytical mindset and comfort working with complex systems 
  • Ability to work in fast-paced technical environments
  • Currently in, or recently graduated from, a Bachelor’s or Master’s program for Artificial Intelligence (AI), Information Systems, Data Science, Finance, Engineering, or related field.
  • Prior experience with data analytics and automation tools
  • Prior experience or coursework in AI tools, concepts, strategies, and implementations.
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills; ability to work on projects from design to execution 

About uP:
Since 2003, Universal Processing has dedicated itself to growing the unique needs of small and medium-sized businesses by putting people before profits. Differentiated from the major credit card processing providers, UP’s consultants and support team speak the languages its clients speak, and the business focuses on ingenious customer service, care, support, and reasonable pricing. Today, the Company successfully serves 22,000 clients across the nation. Within 10 years of business, the Company emerged as one of the fastest-growing payments processing companies in the U.S. Nominated as the best ISO of 2024 by ETA and awarded as a Growth Accelerator in CO-100, the Company is soon to become the second AAPI owned payment processor company in US history. In February 2024, Universal Processing changed its branding to Let’s Go uP, to commemorate its legacy and evolution.

At Let’s Go uP, we are an equal employment opportunity employer. 

To learn more, please visit us at: https://letsgoup.com

Let's Go uP Together!

Key Skills
Artificial IntelligenceFinancial EngineeringData AnalyticsAutomation ToolsPayment ProcessingAnalytical MindsetFinancial OperationsData AnalysisRisk MitigationCommunicationPresentation SkillsInformation Systems
Categories
Finance & AccountingTechnologyData & AnalyticsSoftware
Benefits
Lunch allowanceTransportation allowance