Neptune North Internships

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 in financial services [and defence], 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 [Python / C# / Java / other tools]
• Work alongside experienced developers, data specialists and consultants
• Share your ideas and findings with colleagues [and clients]
• [Finish the programme with a final project or presentation to the team]

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 in [Python / C# / Java / R] 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