Portfolio Co-op/Internship

Job Description

Portfolio Co-op/Internship | American Industrial Transport, Inc.

The Tone:
This is an internship at American Industrial Transport, Inc., located in Chicago, IL. AITX is a privately-owned company that specializes in providing railcar leasing and repair services, supporting companies that transport essential assets vital to the North American economy. This role is crucial for supporting AITX’s Portfolio Management team, focusing on project-based assignments across business strategy, data analytics, automation, and enhancing performance visibility. The work undertaken is designed to deliver lasting benefits to the business beyond the internship period.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Chicago, IL

• Team: Portfolio Management team
• Mission: Improve the accuracy of portfolio data, enhance Key Performance Indicator (KPI) visibility, and eliminate reliance on manual reporting processes.
• Tech Stack: PowerBI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Support: Support cross-functional projects involving business strategy and analytics.
• Process Automation: Assist with the automation of manual portfolio analytics and reporting processes.
• Tool Development: Develop and refine KPI tracking tools, potentially including PowerBI dashboards.
• Data Improvement: Support data refinement and inventory management improvements, including AI-driven initiatives related to data.
• Market Research: Conduct commodity market research and support the creation of automated market updates or dashboards for broader business use.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Science, Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field. This is an early career role.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required for this role.
• Skills: Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, a genuine interest in data-driven decision making and business strategy, ability to work independently while collaborating effectively, and strong communication skills with keen attention to detail.
• Bonus: Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools.