Data Science Intern

ABOUT CIM GROUP

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator, lender, and developer. Our team of experts works together to identify and create value in real assets, benefiting the communities in which we invest. Back in 1994, our three founders focused on projects in Southern California neighborhoods. Today, we are a diverse team of 900+ employees with projects across the Americas. Our projects have delivered jobs; created comfortable places to live, work, and relax; and provided necessary and sustainable infrastructure. Our focus on enhancing communities is unwavering, and we strive to make an even greater impact in the years to come. Join us and make an impact today!

POSITION PURPOSE

The Data Science Intern will contribute to real-world projects at the intersection of business, economics, and data science. As part of the Enterprise Data Management team, the intern will support efforts to develop machine learning models, explore Generative AI (GenAI) and large language model (LLM) use cases, and analyze financial and operational data to help inform business decisions. Working alongside our Machine Learning Ops (+GenAI) Engineer, Platform Engineering team, and Data Stewards, the intern will gain hands-on experience with a modern Databricks Lakehouse environment and learn how analytics and AI solutions are developed, tested, and deployed in an enterprise setting. This internship offers a unique opportunity to stretch beyond the classroom, applying technical skills to real-world challenges, while learning from experienced professionals in a leading investment management firm. \n

RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the end-to-end analysis of real datasets—framing the question, applying statistical, econometric, and economic reasoning, and surfacing insights that help inform investment and operational decisions. Translate quantitative findings into compelling narratives, visualizations, and recommendations to help influence how the team and