Intern, Partnering

Location: Santa Monica, California, United States.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the growth of strategic partnerships and business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities, clients, and sectors
• Support 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 the evaluation and deployment of 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

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor or master’s degree program at an accredited college or university
• Possess a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (not just in major)
• Have completed at least 60 college credits or be at least a rising Junior
• Field of study: Business, Economics, Data Analytics, Strategy, Finance, or related fields
• Must attach a copy of college unofficial transcript
• Ability to work full-time (36.25 hours/week)
• Prior BMW Group experience (applicable to international J1 students only)
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; ability to work in fast-paced, multidisciplinary environments
• 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)

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Paid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligible
• Hybrid work environment
• Intern Vehicle Lease Program
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position

The culture and values of Shared Services guide the workplace: Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness.

Pay

The hourly rate for Undergraduate students is $29.90; for Graduate students it is $36.80. The selected student's academic level will determine the final pay rate.

Schedule

This is a hybrid role requiring four in‑office days at the Santa Monica, CA office and one remote day per week. The internship runs from January 11, 2027 to July 16, 2027 (full‑time, 36.25 hours/week).