Applies programming knowledge to develop new software for business units. Develops and modifies software to meet business needs. For example, an equity development team might build risk-reporting and pricing systems for traders dealing in equity markets.
Programme requirements
- Strong academic performance, on track for at least a 2:1 or higher at university
- Minimum 240 UCAS points (equivalent to CCC at A-level)
- Excellent quantitative and analytical skills are required. Some knowledge of at least one programming language is preferred
- All participating sponsor firms have a diverse hiring policy so applicants from all disciplines are welcome – arts, humanities, languages as well as more numerically focused subjects such as computer science, economics, engineering and mathematics
- Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate drive, initiative and a genuine interest in the financial markets
- Applicants for the summer internship should either be in the penultimate year of their undergraduate degree or in the final year with plans to complete a one year master’s next year. Applicants for the one year industrial placement should be enrolled in a course which allows for one year’s work experience between the penultimate and final years of study
