About this role
A full-time, Spring 2027 internship in Santa Monica, CA, designed for students pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. The program runs January 11, 2027 to July 16, 2027 and combines in-office and remote work in a hybrid environment.
Contribute to the growth of strategic partnerships and business development by identifying new opportunities, clients, and sectors. Support the integration of AI tools into core business operations to increase efficiency, insight generation, and opportunity tracking. Assist in financial modeling, proposal development, and performance tracking to enable data-informed decision-making in client engagement. Conduct research and benchmarking to support new business pursuits and evaluate potential client partnerships. Assist in evaluating and deploying AI-enabled tools that improve internal workflows, data management, and outreach strategies. Create business cases, pitch decks, and proposal summaries in coordination with senior partnering and finance leads.
Requirements
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Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university
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Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not limited to major)
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Have completed at least 60 college credits or be at least a rising Junior
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Field of study: Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Strategy, Finance, or related fields
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Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
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Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
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Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
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Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
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Preferred: familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce), financial modeling tools (e.g., Excel, Tableau), and AI or automation software (e.g., ChatGPT, Notion AI)
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Compensation and work model
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Hybrid work environment with four in-office days per week at the Santa Monica, CA office and one remote day
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Relocation assistance is not available
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Hourly rate: Undergraduate students $29.90; Graduate students $36.80. The final pay rate is determined by the selected student’s academic level in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
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Additional context
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This internship is hosted by BMW Group and is part of Shared Services values, including Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. BMW Group in the United States is an equal opportunity employer with policies to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.