Portfolio Management Intern

Portfolio Co-op/Internship- Chicago, IL

American Industrial Transport, Inc. is a privately-owned company based in St. Charles Missouri, providing railcar leasing and repair services to the companies that move the essential assets that power the North American economy.

Job Summary & Core Responsibilities:

The Portfolio Management Intern will support AITX's Portfolio Management team through project-based assignments focused on business strategy, data analytics, automation, and performance visibility. This role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningful work that will improve the accuracy of portfolio data, enhance KPI visibility, and eliminate reliance on manual reporting processes. Projects completed during the internship are expected to continue benefiting the business beyond the internship period.

Potential Projects include:

• Support cross-functional projects involving business strategy and analytics
• Help automate manual portfolio analytics and reporting processes
• Develop and refine KPI tracking tools, including potential PowerBI dashboards
• Assist with data refinement and inventory management improvements
• Support AI-driven initiatives related to data ingestion and interpretation
• Conduct commodity market research and assist with creation of automated market updates or dashboards for broader business use
• Provide day-to-day support to the Portfolio Management team as needed

Required Experience / Skills / Qualifications / Education

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in data Analytics, Information Science, Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Interest in data-driven decision making and business strategy
• Ability to work independently while collaborating in a team environment
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience with PowerBI or other data visualization tools preferred

Work Environment and Safety Equipment Required:

• Office environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. AITX will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

AITX is an Equal Opportunity Employer

AITX provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, AITX complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the AITX has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.