Alpine HQ | AI Summer Associate

Alpine is seeking candidates for an AI Summer Associate role – a full-time, 12-week role with the potential to extend employment based on individual performance and business needs. While this is a remote position, you will be expected to attend 2-3 in-person events in San Francisco / New York City (travel and lodging for in-person events will be covered). Should your employment extend, you will be placed directly at one portfolio company and employment will be offered by the individual portfolio company.

The AI Summer Associate will be responsible for prototyping, strategic implementation, and impact assessment of AI and automation solutions for one of Alpine’s portfolio companies. Leveraging a strong business acumen; a scrappy, hands-on approach to problem-solving; and a keen interest in understanding and applying AI technologies to complex business challenges, the AI Summer Associate will explore and rapidly test practical applications of AI and automation to drive strategic value in and seek outsized gains for an existing portfolio company.

If you’re passionate about AI technologies and want to help shape the future of AI at a leading private equity firm by supporting a fast-moving portfolio company through technology strategy and implementation, we’d love to hear from you.

We are hosting two (2) info sessions to further describe the role:

Session 1: April 2nd – 3 pm ET / 12 pm (noon) PT

Session 2: April 11th – 1 pm ET / 10 am PT

Please note your preferred date/time and use the following link to join:

https://alpineinvestors.zoom.us/j/6687944282?pwd=SWtQdThLOTcxSTBhdkFZMnVOb2pUQT09&omn=85970366545

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The deadline to apply is May 3, 2024.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING

• Professional experience working with AI, machine learning, and/or other emerging technologies to address complex business challenges and drive measurable results.
• A hands-on technical ability sufficient to stand up AI solutions.
• A fast-paced, innovative, hands-on approach to problem-solving that enables you to navigate ambiguity and move quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills that position you to build buy-in, drive alignment across key stakeholders, and present complex ideas to non-technical audiences in a “show, don’t tell” style.
• Strong organization and project management skills that allow you to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work with key business sponsors and relevant stakeholders to understand the operations, challenges, and growth opportunities of – and drive strategic, meaningful change in – one of Alpine’s portfolio companies.
• Prototype and build a use case for AI applications within one of Alpine’s portfolio companies.
• Assess build-or-buy AI solutions at the portfolio company.
• Track the impact of proposed AI applications based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, financial implications, technical requirements, and business impacts.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, portfolio company leaders, and technical teams to build a comprehensive understanding of the potential for AI deployment.
• Guide one of Alpine’s portfolio companies through the early stages of AI integration and address any issues/challenges/concerns that may arise during ideation, iteration, and/or implementation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate would be graduating from an MBA or related advanced degree program in Spring 2024. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, data science, business, a related field or equivalent work experience is required. While not required, an MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
• Sound technical skills and business judgment with the ability to identify and act on critical success factors in an AI project.
• Proven ability to build relationships internally and externally.
• Strong alignment with Alpine’s core values.

ABOUT ALPINE INVESTORS

Alpine Investors (“Alpine”) is a San Francisco, New York City, and Salt Lake City-based private equity firm that is completely reimagining the private equity space. With $16B in assets under management across nine flagship funds and an established track record of strong performance (most recent fund of $4.5B), Alpine continues to demonstrate that pursuing and investing in passionate individuals is the key driver in building enduring companies and delivering market-leading returns.

Alpine is proud to be recognized as a UNPRI certified business, B-Corporation organization, Great Place to Work™, and Inc. Top Founder Friendly firm. The Alpine team believes in hiring for attributes over experience and our team includes 150+ professionals with diverse investing, operations, management, and finance backgrounds. Learn more by visiting our website.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AT ALPINE

At Alpine, we believe a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DE&I”) is integral to hiring exceptional people and creating enduring businesses. To inspire growth at our firm and throughout our portfolio, we strive to create an organization where every individual is celebrated, heard, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. These beliefs and actions are true to Alpine’s PeopleFirst philosophy, which is rooted in how we invest, hire, and show up day in and day out.

We will continuously look for ways to improve and evolve in our ever-changing world and we are committed to ensuring Alpine is one of the best places to work for all by creating diverse teams, strengthening our culture of inclusion, and giving everyone an equitable opportunity to succeed. To learn more about our DE&I work, please read our latest Force For Good Report.

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this temporary role is expected to be $12,000 per month.

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Alpine Investors is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.