CareerStart@SAS 2026 - Customer Facing Intern - AI, Data Science & Risk Management

CareerStart@SAS Program | Customer Advisory UK
Customer Facing Intern – AI, Data Science & Risk Management
Marlow-Hybrid
We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence – and questions into answers.    
The game-changing one that’ll help you learn, grow, and chart your path forward? You’ll find it at SAS. Our interns aren’t coffee runners – they do real, meaningful work. Our AP EMEA CareerStart@SAS program is focused on development, culture, and community. We’ll help you grow professionally, find (or further) your passion, and make memorable connections that last beyond the program   
Our Northern European Solutions Team is a group of technical and business experts who help customers understand, adopt, and gain value from SAS’ AI solutions. We sit between sales and delivery, acting as trusted advisors who make sure that what SAS sells meets the requirements our customers have and is delivered successfully so creates positive impact.
We operate across UK, Ireland and the Nordics – supporting a range of industries including Banking, Public Sector and Commercial sectors such as Telcos and Retail.
Assist in designing and delivering data-driven AI solutions for customers, proving how our solutions solve real-world customer problems.
Analyse client data to identify trends and provide insights to support business decision-making.
You might publish a blog or two and support experts in your team in sharing knowledge on certain technical features to other colleagues.
Participate in client meetings, asking questions to understand how their business operates today and then helping to translate their business needs into technical solutions.
Work with cross-functional teams (within the UK and also globally) to create impactful presentations and software demos that showcase SAS’s capabilities.
And you will definitely have lots of opportunity to attend courses to learn and then get hands-on with our industry leading AI tools.
Examples of SAS AI and Risk Solutions;
When someone applies for a loan or a credit increase, SAS checks their risk quickly and accurately. It uses advanced analytics and machine learning to decide if it’s safe to approve. It also helps companies manage their entire portfolio of customers, so they can reduce losses.
This is important and a legal requirement for banks.
Model management makes sure predictive models are accurate and follow rules. As well as ensuring that any AI and ML is ethical and fair.
Imagine a brain for business decisions that combines rules (like “don’t lend to someone with bad credit”) with AI models to make consistent, explainable decisions. It works across all customer touchpoints - apps, websites, branches - so the experience for consumers is smooth and fast.
Degree Type: Bachelor’s, Master’s
Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Financial Management, Business Analytics, or related fields.
Proficiency in at least one programming language used for data analysis (SAS, Python, R, SQL).
You’re interested in the future of AI and embrace technology.
Familiarity with data visualization and programming languages.
Expected to be on campus at SAS’ UK HQ in Marlow, Buckinghamshire for at least 2 days a week.
As a SAS intern, you’ll get face time with our top executives  
Free SAS programming training and certification.    
Your well-being matters, and that’s why we support all dimensions of your well-being by offering programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.  This includes an on-site and remote Work/Life Center staffed by master’s level Social Workers and an Employee Assistance Program. 
Enjoy hackathons, social events and other opportunities to connect + engage.   
At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in UK, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. SAS is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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