Junior Quant Analyst Intern - EU Carbon Markets

Talent Octopusventures; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

AI tools exposure

Flexible working hours

Competitive internship salary

International work environment

Job summary

ICIS, part of LexisNexis Risk Solutions, offers a 6-month Carbon Analytics Internship based in Europe. You will develop data analytics tools, forecast models and participate in data-driven research within a global energy market context.

You’ll work with a team of analysts, gain exposure to AI-enabled coding tools, and interact with Power, Gas and LNG teams while contributing tangible business insights.

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.
• Collaborative mindset and initiative.

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

Data handling

English writing

Analytical thinking

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Industrial Engineering, Financial Engineering, Data Engineering or related

Tools

Pandas

SQL databases

Job description

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

• 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

• 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

• 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. Please state your earliest possible start date in your application.
• 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.

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