Remote Operations Research Intern Jobs in Colorado

CPI is seeking a highly motivated and AI-driven Summer Intern to help accelerate the use of Artificial Intelligence and automation across finance and business operations processes. This is a hands-on role for someone passionate about leveraging modern AI tools to improve workflows, eliminate manual effort, and rapidly prototype intelligent automations.

This intern will work closely with technology and finance teams to identify operational inefficiencies, redesign workflows, and build automation solutions using AI-powered tools and low-code/no-code platforms.

The ideal candidate is someone who is excited about experimenting with technologies like Claude, ChatGPT, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Copilot, and workflow orchestration platforms such as n8n and Microsoft Power Platform to create practical business solutions.

Why Join CPI

• Work on real-world AI and automation initiatives with direct business impact.
• Gain hands-on experience applying AI technologies in a manufacturing and fintech environment.
• Collaborate with technology, finance, and digital product teams.
• Opportunity to influence how AI is adopted across enterprise operations.
• Exposure to modern cloud, automation, and AI tooling in a fast-evolving organization.

• Collaborate with Finance, Technology, and Operations teams to identify processes suitable for automation.
• Develop and implement AI-assisted solutions for data processing, reporting, workflow orchestration, document generation, and financial operations support.
• Research and propose practical AI use cases, leveraging tools such as Copilot, Claude, and other automation platforms (n8n, PowerApps, Power Automate).
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and scalability.
• Establish and document best practices for responsible AI usage within the organization.
• Participate in regular check-ins with mentors and project leads to ensure progress and alignment.
• Present findings and results to stakeholders, including use cases and impact assessments.
• Build prototypes and lightweight production automations using:
• Use AI tools to accelerate development, documentation, reporting, and workflow creation.
• Create AI-assisted solutions for tasks such as:
• Data processing
• Reporting automation
• Workflow orchestration
• Document generation
• Process analysis
• Financial operations support

Required Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Analytics, Engineering, Business Analytics, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong interest in Artificial Intelligence, automation, and process optimization.

• Experience or familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Copilot, Claude, etc.) and scripting/automation (Python, Power Automate, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proactive problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• Interest in business operations and process improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
• n8n
• Microsoft Power Automate
• Excel automation
• APIs and integrations
• Python, JavaScript, or scripting languages
• Workflow automation platforms
• Exposure to finance, accounting, or operational business processes.
• Experience building personal projects, automations, or AI-powered workflows.
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and AI-assisted development practices.

What Success Looks Like

• Rapidly prototypes practical AI-enabled business solutions.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce manual work and improve operational efficiency.
• Demonstrates curiosity, creativity, and strong execution.
• Uses AI tools not only for ideation, but also to help build and automate solutions end-to-end.

Physical Demands:

This position operates from a remote, work-from-home environment and requires the intern to maintain a professional business environment.  This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers and telephones.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time

Company Overview:
CPI Card Group® is a payment technology company and leading provider of credit, debit and prepaid solutions delivered physically, digitally and on-demand. CPI helps our customers foster connections and build their brands through innovative and reliable solutions, including financial payment cards, personalization and fulfillment, and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) instant issuance.   Learn more at www.cpicardgroup.com.

Benefits:
Competitive pay rates and an inclusive, empowering and rewarding culture.
Solid benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, FSA, HSA, Vacation and Holiday Pay, Tuition Reimbursement and 401(k) with a competitive company match percentage.

CPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. A complete background including drug screen is contingent upon hire.