At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a live team to tackle real tech consulting challenges and build prototypes.
- Company: Dynamic tech consulting firm based in Newcastle with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Mentorship, growth opportunities, and the chance to work on impactful projects.
- Other info: Perfect for those eager to learn in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and learn from industry experts while making a difference.
- Qualifications: Studying a quantitative degree with strong academics and a passion for technology.
The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 £ per year.
The Opportunity
Our summer internship is a 4-6 week programme for students who want to see how technology consulting works in practice. You'll join a live team from day one and work on real problems for clients, rather than a side project. The programme runs during the summer from our Newcastle office.
What you'll do at work:
- Help design and test technical and analytical approaches to real problems
- Build and evaluate prototypes using a variety of languages
- Work alongside experienced developers, data specialists and consultants
- Share your ideas and findings with colleagues and clients
Our Support:
- A dedicated buddy and an internal mentor throughout the programme
- Regular check-ins with your line manager to review your progress
What makes a great candidate:
- A genuine interest in technology, data and problem solving
- Strong academics and a track record of achievement in a quantitative or technical subject
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, including explaining technical ideas to non-specialists
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude, with the ability to work independently when needed
- Programming experience is desirable, but curiosity and willingness to learn matter more
- A strong appetite to learn in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Interest in financial services or defence is a plus
Qualifications:
- Currently studying in the penultimate year of a degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Engineering or a related quantitative discipline
- A strong academic record
- The right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme
What we offer:
- Mentorship and support from experienced professionals
- Growth opportunities: the chance to be considered for our graduate programme
- Work alongside exceptionally talented people on projects often closely tied to world events and trends
- Learn from industry experts how financial markets and world economies work
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