Junior Quant Analyst Intern - EU Carbon Markets

RELX INC; Paris; On-site; EUR 14,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Job summary

RELX INC's ICIS Carbon Analytics internship in Paris offers hands-on experience in data analytics and market research within a dynamic European energy market. You will build tools, handle large datasets and lead projects with measurable business impact, mentored by senior analysts and exposed to AI-assisted coding tools.

The role emphasizes Python/SQL programming, English communication and a strong analytical mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Financial Engineering, Data Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• Programming experience in Python and SQL.
• Strong communication and writing skills in English.
• Confidence in handling and visualising large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to take initiative.
• An interest in energy markets, particularly European carbon markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data analytics and visualisation tools on our platform, including market indicators and price forecasting models.
• Support key projects through data handling, analysis and programming.
• Work with large and complex datasets.
• Lead a high-impact research project with direct business value.
• Collaborate with experienced quantitative and qualitative analysts.
• Interact with other energy teams, including Power, Gas and LNG.

Skills

Python

SQL

English

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor/Master in relevant field

Job description

Paris

Full time

Carbon Analytics Intern – 6-Month Internship

About the role

Are you passionate about data, coding and energy markets? Would you like to apply your quantitative skills to real-world market challenges?

We are looking for an ambitious and analytical student to join our Carbon Analytics team for a 6-month internship.

The European carbon market is one of the world’s largest and fastest-evolving commodity markets, influencing significant trading and investment decisions across the energy and industrial sectors.

During this internship, you will work alongside experienced analysts, contribute to data-driven projects and develop tools and research used by market participants across Europe.

About ICIS & LexisNexis Risk Solutions

This internship sits within ICIS (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services), part of the LexisNexis Risk Solutions portfolio of brands. ICIS provides independent commodity pricing and analytics, news, market intelligence and insights across global chemical and energy markets.

LexisNexis Risk Solutions provides innovative technologies, information-based analytics, decisioning tools and data management services that help organisations make better decisions, manage risk and improve their operations. LexisNexis Risk Solutions operates within RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.

Joining ICIS means becoming part of an international, data-driven environment where market expertise, data and analytics come together to help customers navigate complex and evolving markets.

What you’ll do

As a Carbon Analytics Intern, you will:

• Develop and implement data analytics and visualisation tools on our platform, including market indicators and price forecasting models.
• Support key projects through data handling, analysis and programming.
• Work with large and complex datasets.
• Lead a high-impact research project with direct business value.
• Collaborate with experienced quantitative and qualitative analysts.
• Interact with other energy teams, including Power, Gas and LNG.

What we’re looking for

We are looking for someone who is curious, analytical and eager to learn.

You will ideally have:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Financial Engineering, Data Engineering, or a comparable field of study.
• Programming experience in Python and SQL.
• Strong communication and writing skills in English.
• Confidence in handling and visualising large datasets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to take initiative.
• An interest in energy markets, particularly European carbon markets.

What we offer

During this 6-month internship, you will benefit from:

• Mentorship and hands-on learning alongside experienced analysts.
• Exposure to high-impact AI tools for coding, market research and productivity, enabling you to build future-ready skills for the evolving workplace.
• Exposure to key market fundamentals and real-world analytical challenges.
• The opportunity to work on projects with tangible business impact.
• Regular collaboration with teams covering Power, Gas and LNG markets.
• Exposure to key players in the European energy market.
• Flexible working hours and competitive internship salary.
• A dynamic, international work environment where your ideas can make an impact.

Recruitment Information

• Internship duration: 6 months
• Start date: 1 December 2026 or 1 February 2027.
• Application language: English

Recruitment process

• Python Programming Challenge
• Interview with the Head of Carbon Quantitative Analytics

Ready to join us?

If you enjoy coding, working with data and solving complex real-world problems, this internship is an opportunity to develop your skills while gaining hands-on experience in one of Europe’s most dynamic commodity markets.

Primary Location Base Pay Range: France - Paris (Rue de Bercy) €13,900 - €23,400.

We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.

Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.

Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.