Intern (Data Engineering)

Valor Real Estate Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Valor Real Estate Partners LLP in London is seeking a technically curious intern to help build and run the data, tools and technology behind investment decisions in the logistics sector.

The role is hands-on, with exposure to Python/SQL, ETL tools, cloud platforms and data visualization. This 6-month, in-person placement in central London offers the chance to work closely with investment, asset management and finance teams.

Qualifications

• Completed bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics, economics or another quantitative subject.
• Hands-on experience with Python or SQL, through study, projects or work.
• Able to explain technical work clearly to non-technical colleagues.
• Genuine enthusiasm and drive; take ownership and set high standards.
• Proven ability to learn quickly, e.g. new tools or subjects through projects or work.
• Interest in applying AI and technology to real business problems.
• Structured, critical thinking; break down complex problems creatively.
• Impeccable attention to detail.
• Self-starter, able to multi-task and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining data pipelines that bring internal and external data into our data warehouse
• Keeping data accurate and consistent: mapping, reconciling and standardising data from different sources
• Turning unstructured information (documents, PDFs, news) into structured, usable data
• Developing and maintaining internal web tools and dashboards, with quick turnaround on business requests
• Monitoring existing pipelines, tools and dashboards, and fixing issues when they arise
• Documenting processes and decisions so our tools are easy to use and maintain
• Supporting the team with data and materials for investment and investor work

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Structured thinking

Clear communication

Enthusiasm for AI

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Data warehouses

ETL tools

Git/GitHub

Tableau / BI tools

Web development

Job description

Valor Real Estate Partners LLP is a pan-European real estate investment and asset management firm focused exclusively on the logistics sector. The partnership targets high-quality logistics assets across key European markets, providing institutional capital with access to specialized opportunities in this growing asset class.
Valor combines investment expertise with active asset management to enhance value and long-term performance. Team members work in an entrepreneurial environment with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making and disciplined execution.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining data pipelines that bring internal and external data into our data warehouse
• Keeping data accurate and consistent: mapping, reconciling and standardising data from different sources
• Turning unstructured information (documents, PDFs, news) into structured, usable data
• Developing and maintaining internal web tools and dashboards, with quick turnaround on business requests
• Monitoring existing pipelines, tools and dashboards, and fixing issues when they arise
• Documenting processes and decisions so our tools are easy to use and maintain
• Supporting the team with data and materials for investment and investor work

Potential projects

• Applying AI and LLMs to automate manual workflows
• Machine learning models to classify and evaluate real estate assets
• Building up historical market datasets through automated data collection
• Integrating our CRM and data platforms, and building AI tools on top of them
• Defining standard metrics and calculations across the firm
• New internal tools that give the business instant access to data and analysis

Requirements

Our Research & Technology team works closely within our firm, operating as an extension of the deal teams to craft investment theses, uncover trends and themes, and evaluate investment opportunities across Europe. We are a private equity real estate firm focused on industrial and last-mile logistics.
We are looking for a technical intern to help build and run the data, tools and technology behind our investment decisions. The role is varied and hands-on, working with investment, asset management and finance colleagues. This is an initial 6-month, in-person role based in central London, with the option to convert to a full-time position depending on fit.
Prior experience is not essential. We want someone who is keen, ready to give their all, and can show they pick things up quickly.

Benefits

Essential

• A completed bachelor’s degree (or higher) in mathematics, engineering, computer science, physics, economics or another quantitative subject
• Hands-on experience with Python or SQL, whether through study, personal projects or work
• Able to explain technical work clearly to non-technical colleagues
• Genuine enthusiasm and drive: you take ownership, set yourself high standards and are willing to go the extra mile
• Proven ability to learn and adapt quickly, e.g. teaching yourself a new tool, language or subject through projects, study or work
• Interest in applying AI and technology to real business problems
• Structured, critical thinking: able to break down complex problems and solve them in creative ways
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Self-starter, able to multi-task, switch context and manage your own workload

Desirable

• Experience with cloud platforms, data warehouses, ETL tools
• Experience with LLM APIs or machine learning
• Web development experience
• Familiarity with Git/GitHub or BI tools like Tableau
• Interest in private equity, real estate or finance