2024 Summer Internship: Data Science

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Oct 17, 2023

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Data
£24K
London

Requirements

Are on course for a 2.1 in a quantitative degree
have experience working with data
have proven analytical and problem-solving skills
are a team player
can communicate complex information in a clear and simple manner then we want to hear from you
can code in python, R or SQL, this is useful

Responsibilities

If you join our Data Science Summer Internship, you’ll work in our Advanced Analytics and Data Science Unit department leading the development and application of data science at the FCA. Our data scientists deliver business value through the use of pioneering techniques.
You’ll support our data scientists on projects and help deliver innovative solutions to solve challenging problems. For example, you could be deploying machine learning to build classifiers to support decision making. Or, implementing natural language processing to automate document analysis and utilising network analytics to identify transaction patterns.
At the end of the internship, you’ll have gained experience in both data science and financial services, working with diverse groups of stakeholders to solve real-world business problems. And, if you’re successful, you could be offered a place on our 2025 Graduate Programme.

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

We aim to make markets work well – for individuals, for business, large and small, and for the economy as a whole.

Finance

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

2013

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is the regulatory body for the financial services industry in the United Kingdom. Its primary responsibility is to ensure the stability and integrity of the financial markets and to protect consumers. The FCA regulates various financial institutions, including banks, insurance companies, investment firms, and mortgage providers, to ensure that they comply with relevant laws and regulations. The ultimate mission of the FCA is to promote effective competition and fair practices in the financial industry while safeguarding consumers' interests. Their purpose is to maintain the trust and confidence of the public in the financial system by overseeing and enforcing rules that promote transparency, accountability, and fair treatment of consumers. The FCA also provides educational resources and guidance to help consumers make informed financial decisions and protect themselves from potential risks and scams.