Starwood Capital Group · 16 hours ago
Part-Time AI Transformation Associate – Graduate Student Position
Starwood Capital Group is one of the world's leading real assets and alternatives investment firms, managing approximately $125 billion in assets. They are seeking technically capable, AI-fluent graduate students to join as AI Enablers, working directly with teams to accelerate AI adoption and improve workflows.
FinanceFinancial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Partner with team members across acquisitions, asset management, capital markets, and corporate functions to understand existing workflows
Identify and implement AI-driven solutions that improve efficiency, analysis, and decision-making
Serve as a resource and coach for employees looking to integrate AI tools into their work
Document use cases and best practices to support firm-wide AI adoption
Collaborate with leadership on strategic AI initiatives
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in a graduate program (MBA, MS in Finance, Real Estate, Business Analytics, Data Science, or related field)
Minimum 2 years of prior work experience
Hands-on proficiency with AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, automation platforms)
Strong interest in real estate, finance, or private equity—prior experience in these areas is a plus but not required
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, open-minded approach
Comfortable working with colleagues at all levels, from junior team members to senior executives
Available to work on-site in our New York offices
Authorized to work in the US
Must be an active graduate student
Preferred
Have a background in real estate, finance, or private equity and are looking to develop technical expertise in AI and emerging technologies
Come from a technical or analytical background and want meaningful exposure to how a leading global investment firm operates
Benefits
Direct exposure to a leading global real estate investment firm
Opportunity to work across multiple business units and asset classes
Daily interaction with professionals at all levels of the organization
Potential pathway to full-time employment with the firm
Company
Starwood Capital Group
Starwood Capital has invested $11.8 billion of equity since 1991 in all asset classes and levels of the capital structure.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Dyal Capital Partners
2016-09-07Private Equity
Leadership Team
John McCarthy
Managing Director, Global Capital Raising
Recent News
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