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AI & Automation Intern

CompanyIFS
LocationColombo
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 29, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will prototype and test AI agents and automation workflows to improve GRC processes, including audit lifecycle and risk monitoring. They will also develop Power BI dashboards to provide actionable insights and document findings to support continuous improvement.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9233
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
IFS is the world’s leading provider of Industrial AI software for hardcore businesses that service, power and protect our planet. Our technology enables businesses which manufacture goods, maintain complex assets, and manage service-focused operations to unlock the transformative power of Industrial AI™ to enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Industrial AI is IFS.ai IFS Cloud is a fully composable AI-powered platform, designed for ultimate flexibility and adaptability to our customers’ specific requirements and business evolution. It spans the needs of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Information Technology Service Management (ITSM), and Field Service Management (FSM). IFS technology leverages AI, machine learning, real-time data and analytics to empower our customers to make informed strategic decisions and excel at their Moment of Service™. IFS was founded in 1983 by five university friends who pitched a tent outside our first customer's site to ensure they would be available 24/7 and the needs of the customer would come first. Since then, IFS has grown into a global leader with over 7,000 employees in 80 countries. Driven by those foundational values of agility, customer-centricity, and trust, IFS is recognized worldwide for delivering value and supporting strategic transformations. We are the most recommended supplier in our sector. Visit ifs.com to learn why. Follow us on Twitter: @ifs Facebook: www.facebook.com/ifsdotcom Instagram: www.instagram.com/ifs.ai Visit the IFS Blog on technology, innovation and creativity: https://blog.ifs.com/
About the Role

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 5000+ employees on all continents. We deliver award-winning enterprise software solutions through the use of embedded digital innovation and a single cloud-based platform to help businesses be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™.

At IFS, we're flexible, we're innovative, and we're focused not only on how we can engage with our customers, but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society's greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and accept that there are so many different perspectives in this world. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We're looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs.

If you want to change the status quo, we'll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

We are looking for a hands-on and curious AI & Automation Intern to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance team.
You will help us explore how artificial intelligence, automation and data analytics can transform the way we manage
risk, perform audits, monitor controls and generate insights.
This is a practical internship. You will build, test and improve real solutions using technologies such as Microsoft
Copilot, Claude, Power BI and Power Automate.

AI and agentic AI
● Prototype and test AI solutions and agents for selected GRC use cases.
● Use Microsoft Copilot and Claude for analysis, document review, reasoning and experimentation.
● Design, optimize and evaluate prompts and AI workflows.
● Document findings and recommend improvements.


GRC automation
● Identify repetitive GRC activities suitable for automation.
● Build and test workflows using Power Automate, Copilot Studio and related technologies.
● Integrate AI into processes where it creates measurable value.
● Document solution requirements, test results and user guidance.


AI-enabled Internal Audit
● Explore AI and automation opportunities across the audit lifecycle.
● Support automated analysis of audit data and evidence.
● Develop approaches to identify exceptions and anomalies.
● Contribute to audit testing, action follow-up and AI-assisted reporting.
Risk intelligence and continuous monitoring
● Develop automated monitoring for selected risks, controls, KPIs and KRIs.
● Use analytics to identify trends, exceptions and emerging risks.
● Explore anomaly and fraud-detection use cases.
● Create Power BI dashboards that provide clear, actionable GRC insights.
Power BI and data analytics
● Build and enhance Power BI dashboards and automated reporting.
● Structure, clean and validate data for AI and automation use cases.
● Use Excel and, where relevant, Python or SQL to support analysis.

AI testing and evaluation
● Develop reusable test cases for AI solutions.
● Compare outputs from Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
● Identify errors, inconsistencies and improvement opportunities.
● Document results and contribute to a repeatable testing approach.

What you'll deliver
AI prototype A working AI agent or AI-enabled solution for a defined GRC use case.
GRC automation Automation of selected manual GRC activities.
Power BI solution A dashboard providing actionable risk or audit insights.
Continuous
monitoring An automated risk, control or exception-monitoring use case.
AI testing approach Reusable test scenarios and evaluation criteria.
Opportunity pipeline A prioritized list of further AI and automation opportunities.

Qualifications

You are currently studying toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer
Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or
another relevant technology or quantitative discipline.

Core skills
● Power BI: dashboards, data visualization and analytical reporting.
● Microsoft Copilot: practical use of generative AI for analysis and problem-solving.
● Claude: analysis, reasoning, document review and AI experimentation.
● Generative AI: understanding of LLMs, prompting and evaluation of AI outputs.
● AI and automation: ability to identify opportunities and prototype solutions.
● Data analytics and Excel: ability to structure, analyze and interpret data.
Nice to have
● Copilot Studio, Power Automate or Microsoft Fabric.
● Python, SQL, APIs or system integrations.
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● Agentic AI, machine learning or AI testing techniques.

 

What will help you succeed
● Strong curiosity about AI, automation and emerging technology.
● A hands-on, experimental and solution-focused mindset.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to learn new tools quickly and turn business problems into technology solutions.
● Clear communication with technical and non-technical colleagues.
● A structured approach to testing, documentation and knowledge transfer.
● Initiative and willingness to challenge manual ways of working.

Additional Information

We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.

Key Skills
Power BIMicrosoft CopilotClaudeGenerative AIData AnalyticsAutomationPythonSQLPrompt EngineeringMachine LearningData VisualizationProblem-solvingCommunicationDocumentationAgentic AI
Categories
TechnologyData & AnalyticsSoftwareFinance & AccountingConsulting
Benefits
Hybrid work opportunitiesInclusive workplace environmentGlobal diverse environment