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Del Mar, CA

Internship

Hybrid

$21/hr - $25/hr

Intern

Realty Income Corporation is committed to creating long-term value for all stakeholders and is looking for a Macroeconomic Data Science Intern to join their Predictive Analytics team for the summer of 2026. In this role, you will support the team in building machine learning models and conducting macroeconomic analysis to understand the impact of economic events on the business.

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Responsibilities

Design, build, and validate predictive models using Python and ML frameworks, focusing on both traditional statistical models and advanced machine learning algorithms to forecast economic trends and their business impacts.
Conduct comprehensive analysis of macroeconomic indicators and their correlations with sector performance, tracking how policy changes, geopolitical events, and market cycles influence sector rotations and business outcomes.
Develop systematic approaches to monitor and analyze sector rotation patterns, identifying leading and lagging economic indicators that signal shifts in market dynamics and their potential impact on company performance and strategic positioning.
Create interactive dashboards and comprehensive reports to communicate complex economic trends, model results, and actionable insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Build reusable data features and model components that can be applied across different economic analysis projects, continuously monitoring model performance and implementing improvements to enhance predictive accuracy.
Ensure data integrity through robust validation processes, maintain comprehensive documentation of economic data sources, methodologies, and model assumptions to support reproducible research and compliance requirements.
Stay current with economic research, market trends, and emerging data science techniques, contributing to the development of new analytical approaches for understanding macro-business relationships.

Qualification

Required

Currently pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Statistics, Machine Learning, or related field
Solid foundation and programming experience in Python
Experience with SQL
Experience with distributed computing frameworks like Spark
Practical experience with core ML and data libraries such as pandas, scikit-learn, and PySpark
Experience with statistical analysis and modeling techniques
Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as Azure or AWS for data processing and model deployment
Critical thinker with the ability to synthesize complex information from multiple sources and conceptualize data-driven solutions
Ability to foster strong, collaborative relationships and communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders
A team player who displays self-confidence, encourages collaboration, and contributes positively to team culture
Demonstrated integrity and commitment to the highest ethical standards and personal values
Self-motivation and initiative to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Preferred

Interest in or knowledge of macroeconomics, financial markets, and sector analysis (preferred but not required - willingness to learn is essential)

Benefits

Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
401(k)-retirement plan has a company match of 50% up to 6% of eligible compensation
Other wellness, financial, and work/lifestyle-specific benefits
12 PTO hours every month
12 paid holidays
Paid volunteer time

Realty Income is a company providing shareholders with monthly income.

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