ABB AI for Finance Challenge: Student Internship for Developers / Engineers

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Looking for an internship that will equip you with the skills of the future? Curious about AI, finance, and cutting-edge business solutions? Want to learn how to turn technology into real innovation? Join ABB AI for Finance Challenge - an inspiring internship program built around a dynamic, startup pitch-style experience.

At ABB AI for Finance Challenge, during a 3-month paid internship, you will:

• work on a real-life business challenge from the finance area, using AI tools to develop practical solutions and bring your ideas to life
• build your own prototypes and business models
• turn your ideas into impactful solutions and learn how to pitch them
• benefit from design thinking and practical workshops

The program will conclude with a final event, where you’ll pitch your idea in front of a jury. The best ideas will be re-warded with a long-term paid internship at ABB!

The ideal candidate for the program should:

• be a 2nd–4th year student in a technical or finance-related field
• have an interest in AI/IT and modern technologies and knowledge of widely used AI tools
• have basic knowledge of Python, REST API, and Git
• have a very good command of English (minimum B2 level) · be available 15-20 hours per week (60% remote, 40% from the office)
• be creative, proactive team player

Nice to have:

• familiarity with LangChain / RAG concepts
• basic data-handling skills (e.g., Pandas / JSON)
• experience working with APIs (e.g., OpenAI or similar)
• own AI-related projects (academic or personal)

No prior professional experience is required.

What’s in it for you:

• 3-month paid internship starting by September.
• hands-on experience at ABB, a global technology leader
• working with a Finance business representative, gaining real‑world insights and domain knowledge
• opportunity to explore the corporate environment from the inside
• work alongside experts, mentors, business leaders and the opportunity to expand your network
• access to cutting-edge AI tools
• long-term internship at ABB (20 hours per week) available for the most engaged participants

ABB AI for Finance Challenge isn’t just an internship. It’s your chance to master innovative thinking and build future-ready skills in AI and business. Join us and you won’t just expand your network - you’ll learn by doing, working on real projects that make an impact.

Who knows? This might be your gateway to a future career at ABB!

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A future opportunity

This role is part of our talent pipeline, which means it’s not currently open, but we’re always looking for curious minds, bold thinkers, and people who want to make an impact.

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At ABB, we welcome people from all backgrounds and believe that diverse perspectives help us build a cleaner, smarter future.

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