
AI & Automation Intern
Ifs · Colombo, WESTERN PROVINCE, Sri Lanka · Hybrid
- Software & SaaS
- 51–200 employees
- Ramat Gan
Mixed hiring record · median 47 days open
Hiring signal
Actively hiring
Posted 5 days ago · still listed on the employer's own board · How we score
All reasons
- 33% of this employer's openings are over 60 days old
In its favour
- Posted 5 days ago
- Still listed on the employer's own board
We are looking for a hands-on and curious AI & Automation Intern to join our Governance, Risk & Compliance team.
You will help us explore how artificial intelligence, automation and data analytics can transform the way we manage
risk, perform audits, monitor controls and generate insights.
This is a practical internship. You will build, test and improve real solutions using technologies such as Microsoft
Copilot, Claude, Power BI and Power Automate.
AI and agentic AI
- Prototype and test AI solutions and agents for selected GRC use cases.
- Use Microsoft Copilot and Claude for analysis, document review, reasoning and experimentation.
- Design, optimize and evaluate prompts and AI workflows.
- Document findings and recommend improvements.
GRC automation
- Identify repetitive GRC activities suitable for automation.
- Build and test workflows using Power Automate, Copilot Studio and related technologies.
- Integrate AI into processes where it creates measurable value.
- Document solution requirements, test results and user guidance.
AI-enabled Internal Audit
- Explore AI and automation opportunities across the audit lifecycle.
- Support automated analysis of audit data and evidence.
- Develop approaches to identify exceptions and anomalies.
- Contribute to audit testing, action follow-up and AI-assisted reporting.
Risk intelligence and continuous monitoring
- Develop automated monitoring for selected risks, controls, KPIs and KRIs.
- Use analytics to identify trends, exceptions and emerging risks.
- Explore anomaly and fraud-detection use cases.
- Create Power BI dashboards that provide clear, actionable GRC insights.
Power BI and data analytics
- Build and enhance Power BI dashboards and automated reporting.
- Structure, clean and validate data for AI and automation use cases.
- Use Excel and, where relevant, Python or SQL to support analysis.
AI testing and evaluation
- Develop reusable test cases for AI solutions.
- Compare outputs from Microsoft Copilot and Claude.
- Identify errors, inconsistencies and improvement opportunities.
- Document results and contribute to a repeatable testing approach.
What you'll deliver
AI prototype A working AI agent or AI-enabled solution for a defined GRC use case.
GRC automation Automation of selected manual GRC activities.
Power BI solution A dashboard providing actionable risk or audit insights.
Continuous
monitoring An automated risk, control or exception-monitoring use case.
AI testing approach Reusable test scenarios and evaluation criteria.
Opportunity pipeline A prioritized list of further AI and automation opportunities.
You are currently studying toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer
Science, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Analytics, Information Systems, or
another relevant technology or quantitative discipline.
Core skills
Power BI
dashboards, data visualization and analytical reporting.
Microsoft Copilot
practical use of generative AI for analysis and problem-solving.
Claude
analysis, reasoning, document review and AI experimentation.
Generative AI
understanding of LLMs, prompting and evaluation of AI outputs.
AI and automation
ability to identify opportunities and prototype solutions.
Data analytics and Excel
ability to structure, analyze and interpret data.
Nice to have
- Copilot Studio, Power Automate or Microsoft Fabric.
- Python, SQL, APIs or system integrations.
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- Agentic AI, machine learning or AI testing techniques.
What will help you succeed
- Strong curiosity about AI, automation and emerging technology.
- A hands-on, experimental and solution-focused mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn new tools quickly and turn business problems into technology solutions.
- Clear communication with technical and non-technical colleagues.
- A structured approach to testing, documentation and knowledge transfer.
- Initiative and willingness to challenge manual ways of working.
We embrace flexibility and hybrid work opportunities to support diverse needs and lifestyles, while also valuing inclusive workplace experiences. By fostering a sense of community, we drive innovation, strengthen connections, and nurture belonging. Our commitment ensures you can work in a way that suits you best, while also engaging with colleagues to share ideas and build meaningful relationships.
Skills
- GitHub Copilot
- Anthropic Claude
- Power BI
- Power Automate
- Microsoft Copilot
- Copilot Studio
- Excel
- Python
- SQL
- Machine Learning
- Generative AI
- LLM
- Microsoft Fabric
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