Data Intelligence Analyst (3-month Summer Internship) at Mercuria Energy Trading SA via Aubay UK

Aubay UK is seeking an Oxford University student to join the Digital Intelligence Team at Mercuria for a 3-month paid internship based in London. This opportunity offers hands-on experience within a global energy trading and investment environment, ideal for students considering a future career in Data, Geospatial Analytics, or Digital Intelligence.

Shortlisted applicants will participate in a Dragon’s Den–style selection event on 5 May 2026, pitching their project ideas live to the Head of Digital Intelligence and the Mercuria team. Successful candidates will be awarded the internship, with high performers considered for future opportunities within the business.

The intern will join Mercuria’s Digital Intelligence Team, which specialises in remote sensing, satellite analytics, AI, and geospatial data science to generate proprietary insights that support global trading strategies and energy transition initiatives.

Project Focus: The intern will be within the Digital Intelligence team, based in London, supporting a global trading and investment business. A successful candidate will find themselves with a unique opportunity to support ad-hoc day-to-day business activities as well as take on a more substantial piece of work. The latter offers the potential to build something that will form a permanent part of the essential analytical toolbox used across the organisation.

The Digital Intelligence team specialise in the use of remote sensing data and geospatial data science expertise to generate unique insights. Satellite data forms one of the foundations of these analytical solutions that the team create; these data are fused with proprietary methodologies and market insights to generate differentiated solutions, enabling the monetisation of competitive advantage across a wide range of commodities and related products.

The team has built a geospatial technology stack to ingest, analyse and process novel data sources, including imagery, which they use to create bespoke applications that support a self-serve approach to leveraging these proprietary capabilities.

Aligned with the organisation’s broader purpose in connecting markets and advancing the energy transition, its nature-focused investment platform is dedicated to the restoration and protection of nature and biodiversity, in line with global climate and conservation targets.

The Digital Intelligence team are pivotal not only in supporting trading and investment activities, but also in advancing remote sensing, artificial intelligence (AI), environmental DNA (eDNA) sampling, bioacoustics and advanced satellite imagery capabilities for environmental products and energy-transition initiatives.

Required Skills and Experience:

• STEM academic background.
• Current Oxford University student (undergraduate or master’s; penultimate or final year preferred).
• Strong Python programming skills (essential).
• Analytical and data science capability.
• Ability to break down complex problems into structured, staged solutions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate commercial value.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Understanding of infrastructure and end-to-end development principles.
• Must have a visa status permitting participation in a paid UK internship.
• Must be based in, or willing to relocate to, London for the duration of the internship.
• Must be available to attend the on-site selection event on 5 May 2026.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Experience with ReactJS.
• Familiarity with geospatial data science or remote sensing.
• Knowledge of machine learning techniques and automation workflows.
• Interest in energy markets, commodities trading or environmental analytics.
• Exposure to satellite imagery analysis, AI applications or alternative datasets.

At Aubay UK, people are at the heart of what we do. As an intern, you’ll be welcomed into a supportive environment where you can learn, grow, and build real experience with our clients. Throughout your 3-month placement, you’ll have ongoing guidance from our Talent Acquisition team, who will help you make the most of your time with us and support your development.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Full-time, hands-on experience working directly with one of our leading clients.
• Access to the Udemy learning platform.
• Ongoing support and regular check-ins from the Aubay team.
• The potential to be considered for a future direct role with the client.

This role requires you to be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. Aubay UK is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. Employment decisions will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.