Network Services Product Intern in City of London

IPC is a fintech company that focuses on the human element. With a global presence, we support local markets with our advanced cloud-based trading communications and managed connectivity solutions. Through our portfolio of communications and connectivity solutions, we focus on solving business challenges and adapting to regulatory changes in the fast-paced global financial markets. This enables our clients to maintain consistent market access, a strong competitive advantage, and enhanced operational efficiency.

Join a team that is dedicated to delivering groundbreaking products and making a significant impact on our clients' success.

Overview of the Global Internship Program:

• Professional Growth: You will gain hands-on experience in your field of study, which will be invaluable for your professional development.
• Mentorship: You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gaining insights and guidance that will benefit your career.
• Networking: Being part of our organization will allow you to build a network of contacts within the industry, aiding your future career prospects.
• Skill Development: You will enhance both technical and interpersonal skills through targeted training sessions.

What does the internship program entail?

As a Product Intern – Network Services, you will play an active role in supporting the product lifecycle of IPC’s connectivity and network product solutions. You will collaborate closely with Product Owners, Sales, and relevant internal teams to accelerate customer adoption of the Network Services products.

You may also:

• Product Lifecycle Support (Network Services): Contribute to market analysis for network services portfolio, including connectivity, low latency trading networks, market data, and infrastructure services.
• Support the definition of product requirements, technical feature scoping, and roadmap planning for Network Services.
• Conduct market and competitor research to support product positioning and future improvements.
• Assist in building and maintaining product information, supporting improvements to documentation, processes, and systems.

Sales Enablement:

• Assist in developing and maintaining product-focused sales materials, including product overviews, feature summaries, and value proposition documents.
• Support the creation and maintenance of internal product briefs to help the sales team understand key capabilities, differentiators, and target use cases.
• Translate product features and updates into customer-facing messaging to support customer adoption.

Go to Market (GTM):

• Support GTM deliverables required for Network Services product launches.
• Track and help deliver materials such as product briefs, customer FAQs, sales enablement decks, and pricing structures.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal processes within Salesforce and other platforms to support product readiness.
• Liaise with Marketing, Legal, Security, and Operations to ensure every GTM element is aligned and completed.

Cross Functional Collaboration & AI:

Proactively identify opportunities to leverage AI tools or automation to improve team processes, workflows, or efficiency, and share recommendations with the team.

How You Will Make an Impact:

• Show Your Enthusiasm: Your motivation and eagerness to learn will bring positive energy to our team.
• Take Initiative: Don’t be afraid to propose new ideas and solutions. Your fresh perspective can make a real difference.
• Collaborate Actively: Work closely with your teammates, sharing insights and supporting each other to achieve common goals.
• Be Proactive: Ask questions and seek opportunities to take on new tasks and challenges.
• Demonstrate Commitment: Show your dedication to the projects you work on, contributing your best effort.
• Enhance Team Dynamics: Your positive attitude and willingness to help will foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Learn and Grow: Take advantage of every learning opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Adapt and Innovate: Be open to new ways of working and embrace changes that can lead to improvements.

Essential Skills and Experience to be Successful in the Role:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress.
• Advanced English language skills.
• Understanding or strong interest in financial industry technologies.
• Strong communication and organization skills (leading small meetings, driving objectives, tracking initiatives).
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to support research, content development, analysis, or process improvement.
• Exposure to using AI applications and data management techniques to improve information accuracy and workflow efficiency is desirable.
• Previous experience supporting a product introduction or market launch is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in fast-paced and multi-disciplinary environments.

Curious about what we offer?

• 9 weeks full-time paid internship filled with exciting events and initiatives.
• Access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Access to IPC University.
• Improve your technical and soft skills through integrated training and development workshops.
• Gain invaluable exposure to leadership and the corporate environment.
• Build lasting connections through networking and relationship-building opportunities.
• Connect with your peers through exciting social events.

Additional Information:

At IPC, we believe that hybrid working creates an inclusive, flexible environment where employees can perform at their best, and teams can collaborate, innovate, and celebrate successes together. We spend around 60% of our time in the office and around 40% of our time working remotely. Some individuals may be required to work from the office or client sites more than 60% of the time, if required by their role and/or client needs.

Your precise work schedule will be determined by you, your Line Manager and HR before commencement of your internship program with IPC.

IPC’s Work Culture:

The IPC work culture is one that fosters inclusion, prioritizes innovation, and maximizes potential. We are a global ecosystem, full of diverse people that together made IPC what it is today. Our strength as an organization is the sum of our different backgrounds, perspectives, skills and geographies; supported by an ironclad commitment to constructive dialogue and open-mindedness. We live and breathe our commitment to innovation by embracing bold ideas, seizing new opportunities and striving for excellence. Our people have continued to deliver ground-breaking solutions to our clients for over 50 years.