Analytics & Technology Internship Programme

The programme

This programme launched in 2018 aims to support students pursuing their career in the area of financial technology with practical projects and skills. It is suitable for students who have an interest in this area of finance with strong technical skills or who wish to further explore the work in a research environment. The work will be based in Cambridge Alternative Finance (CCAF), in Cambridge Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge.

Responsibilities and skills

Stream one: Database Design and Data Analytics

This area of work includes the relational database design and querying of data, as well as data cleaning and big data analysis. The minimum skills requirement for this is SQL and advanced Excel (pivot tables, multiple functions and lists, etc.). Other knowledge about Cloud technologies, big data systems, programming languages, JSON and data visualisation is desirable.

Stream two: Software Engineering

This area of work includes software development and testing system functionality based on user requirements. The minimum skills requirement for this familiarity with at least one widely-used programming language (Java, Python, etc.). Experience with software product design, data visualisation, additional programming languages, big data analysis and machine learning is desirable.

Stream three: Machine Learning

This area of work includes simulation models, time-series data and feature data analysis using programming languages. The minimum skills requirement for this is familiarity with at least one widely-used programming language (R, Python, etc.). Experience with additional programming languages, natural language processing and quantitative finance analytics is desirable.

Requirements and qualifications

• Working full-time in Cambridge for minimum two months.
• Either current students or recent graduates with a science or engineering background.
• Achieving at least a UK 2:1 degree (or equivalent).
• Ability to work towards delivery deadlines, quick learner, be self-motivated and make a positive contribution to teamwork.

Benefits

• Selected candidates will be paid around £800-£1000 per month per student depending on skills, degree and experiences. PhD students who are specialised in the listed streams may receive £1200-£1500 per month per student depending on the projects.
• You will work with a world-leading research institute and experts in the alternative finance, and the Centre’s network influential collaborative partners across the world.
• Candidates may be invited to join as co-authors of research papers intended for peer-reviewed publications or of the research reports published by the Centre.