About the role#
This is a 12-week paid internship for Summer 2027 within the Data Quality and AI team at Nissan. You will support our Sales Finance division by developing predictive models that inform portfolio risk analysis and business strategy. You will work alongside the Risk team and may present your findings to senior leadership, including the VP of Operations and the President.
What you'll do#
- Build predictive AI and machine learning models for portfolio risk analysis.
- Develop Early Warning Vintage Monitoring models to refine loss forecasting and risk detection.
- Create forecasting and planning models to project lifetime losses and net credit loss.
- Analyze large datasets to perform feature engineering and data quality assessments.
- Identify risk indicators by collaborating with Risk, Operations, and Technology teams.
- Present your project outcomes and analytical recommendations to business stakeholders.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
- Standing as a Junior or Senior at the start of the upcoming academic term.
- A GPA of 3.0 or above.
- Proficiency in Python, SQL, scikit-learn, and XGBoost.
- Experience with statistical modeling, feature engineering, and large datasets.
- Knowledge of model validation, back-testing, bias assessments, and model explainability.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Snowflake or AWS is preferred.
- Ability to translate complex data into clear business recommendations.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site position.
- Locations: Irving, Texas or Franklin, Tennessee.
- Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this role.
About Nissan Motor Corporation
Nissan Motor Corporation is a global manufacturer of motor vehicles. The company sells cars under the Nissan and INFINITI brands. Founded in 1933, it maintains its headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. It operates across four regions, including the Americas, China, Japan-ASEAN, and the AMIEO region.
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