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Start Date: June 2019   Why You'll Love Cisco    Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more relevant than ever before in our lives. Our employees' revolutionary ideas impact everything imaginable - from entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education, to public and private sectors, smart cities, smart cars, and everyday devices in our homes. Here, that means you'll take creative ideas from the drawing board to powerful solutions that have real world impact. You'll interface with Cisco leaders, partner with experienced mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be inspired.    Team description:    At Cisco, our team is dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining top early university talent to shape our future and we want you! Opportunity to learn, gain sales experience and grow within Cisco. The purpose of this program is to expose students to Cisco's technology and customers while providing hands-on training and group project experience. Become Cisco's next generation of sales leaders through an accelerated early in career development path. Join us and explore how Cisco changes the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns.    What You'll Do:   The Worldwide Sales internship program is specifically designed for university students and offers the opportunity to learn and gain technical sales and consulting experience within Cisco. Students will be exposed to Cisco's technology and customers while gaining hands-on training and group project experience. Upon completion of the internship, opportunities exist to become Cisco's next generation of sales leaders through an accelerated early in career development path.    Your responsibilities may include:   Working with Engineering to diagnose and resolve critical issues.  Programming script-based development tools.  Programming in an embedded software environment  What you need to be eligible:  Currently in your penultimate year pursuing a bachelors or master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science, Information Technology, MIS, Mathematics, Physics, or other equivalent degree in a technical discipline is required (an emphasis on software design practices preferred)  Strong academic background with excellent written and verbal communication skills  Passion for technology, creative thinker and problem solver  Application centric skills  Strong skills: Communication, influencing, organization, adaptability, flexibility, and highly self-motivated  Demonstrate leadership and interpersonal skills, team work, ability to work in collaborative environment - all with a positive attitude  Fluent in English (written and verbal), as well as fluent in local language for country of application and must be able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship. (student visas or visas obtained on your own are not applicable for the program.) 

Start Date: June 2019   Why You'll Love Cisco     Everything is converging on the Internet, making networked connections more relevant than ever before in our lives. Our employees' revolutionary ideas impact everything imaginable - from entertainment, retail, healthcare, and education, to public and private sectors, smart cities, smart cars, and everyday devices in our homes. Here, that means you'll take creative ideas from the drawing board to powerful solutions that have real world impact. You'll interface with Cisco leaders, partner with experienced mentors, and develop incredible relationships with colleagues who share your interest in connecting the unconnected. You'll be part a team that cares about its customers, enjoys having fun, and you'll take part in changing the lives of those in our local communities. Come prepared to be inspired.    Team description:    At Cisco our team is dedicated to attracting, developing and retaining top university talent to shape our future and we want you! Opportunity to learn, gain sales experience and grow within Cisco. The purpose of this program is to expose students to Cisco's technology and customers while providing hands-on training and group project experience. Become Cisco's next generation of sales leaders through an accelerated early in career development path. Join us and explore how Cisco changes the way the world works, lives, plays, and learns.    What You'll Do:    The Worldwide Sales internship program is specifically designed for university students and offers the opportunity to learn and gain sales and consulting experience within Cisco. Students will be exposed to Cisco's technology and customers while gaining hands-on training and group project experience. Upon completion of the internship, opportunities exist to become Cisco's next generation of sales leaders through an accelerated early in career development path.    Your responsibilities may include:  Gather data on the IT industry and our top competitors from open sources of intelligence. The intern will be expected to explore non-traditional sources of information utilizing various tools  Analysis of customer and business insights, market intelligence function, and support of transformational projects and strategic initiatives which may encompass elements of go-to-market strategy, competitive strategy, and operational improvement projects  Utilize MS Office to create reports that will impact the business  Shadow and learn from field account teams  What you need to be eligible:  Currently in penultimate year studies pursuing a bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Data Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related area  Strong academic background with excellent written and verbal communication skills  Strong teamwork, communication, influencing, organization skills, self-motivated, enthusiastic and positive attitude  Adaptability, flexibility, and ability to work in collaborative environment  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, leadership and interpersonal skills, creative thinking and problem solving  Must be willing to relocate to the location of the internship programme for the duration of the ten-week programme  Fluent in English (written and verbal), as well as fluent in local language for country of application and must be able to legally live and work in the country for which you're applying, without visa support or sponsorship. (Student visas or visas obtained on your own are not applicable for the program.) 

Within the Service Delivery and Billing IT Operations team in Group IT we have an exciting role to provide technical Application Systems Support for our production business systems and billing platforms. Managing the incidents and defects within systems and analysis of the applications, environment, and business rules configured within the end to end system. Technical knowledge and skill set are essential for the role within this team to identify solutions, scripting automation, develop tools and data analysis. We are looking for an analytical, motivated and enthusiastic person who can quickly learn our technologies and develop a longer term career success with Inmarsat. After the 2 year programme we expect the candidate to have built a solid understanding and experience of supporting our business critical systems and become a valuable asset to the existing team. The opportunities are vast to enable career progression into Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Testing and Data Engineering teams to name a few. As part of your development you can expect to be trained in some of the following software modules: Rating & Billing: CSG Singleview v9, CSG InterconnecT v9, Vertex Provisioning & Customers Management: PeopleSoft CRM 9.1, Talend Network Mediation: Intermediate v7.0 Enterprise Application Integration: Apache Camel/Java Messaging Services Prepay: Commerce Engine v8.0 In addition to your technical development we will be looking to develop your business/commercial acumen and your professional business skills through a series of online modules and 1 day workshops. JOB REQUIREMENTS Key Responsibilities: Manage system support issues from initiation, ownership through to resolution, liaising with the business functions to fully understand the issue. Analyse any reported defects to understand the cause of the defect be it data, configuration or application software related. Liaise with system developers and 3rd party suppliers for software defect resolutions. Develop an in-depth understanding of the system its components and configuration including hardware infrastructure. Develop an understanding of Inmarsat's business in order to be able to priorities defects in terms of impact to the business and its customers. Review system design specifications in order to understand and support future system developments. Assist with system development. Assist with system testing. Maintain and manage all support related administrative processes. Essential Knowledge Educated to degree level in a Computer Science, Physics, Maths, IT or technical subject Basic experience with XML Experience of Linux/Unix scripting & tools Experience of Oracle and/or SQL Experience working with Microsoft Office Excellent communication and people skills Strong organisational and communication skills Knowledge and understanding of the complete software life cycle Ability to work effectively with a number of internal teams and external suppliers Desirable Knowledge and Skills: ITIL certified Experience in a technical application support or development role which could be as part of a university placement year or internship Knowledge of a higher level scripting language e.g. Ruby, Python, tcl, perl Basic knowledge of Java Experience and knowledge of 3g/4g networks Understanding of Message Queue Technology

CHEM Trust is happy to announce that we are now looking for applicants for our fifth 12 month paid internship, paid at the London Living Wage (£10.20 per hour plus pension contributions), 4 days per week. Summary of this role: The intern will work with the Head of Advocacy, the Executive Director and other members of the team in order to support and develop CHEM Trust’s work, maximising our effectiveness and impact. As CHEM Trust is a small organisation, you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of our work, and learn from our extensive experience of campaigning, advocacy and policymaking. You will also learn about working as part of a network of civil society organisations around Europe, and how we work with other stakeholders such as civil servants, politicians, researchers and business. Major Duties and Responsibilities:  Working with the Head of Advocacy and the Executive Director on our web & social media strategy and implementation. Developing our communications to multiple audiences, including writing blogs and updates and checking materials. Helping CHEM Trust work efficiently, by developing and implementing organisational systems. Working with the Head of Advocacy, the Executive Director and other CHEM Trust staff and NGO partners to develop and implement campaigns and projects. Organising meetings, round tables, and conferences as appropriate. Developing an understanding of our work, and participate in our strategy and planning. This role may include limited travel, for example to Brussels. It may also include working outside normal hours - we operate a time off in lieu system. Required skills and competencies:  Strong organizational skills and time management skills Ability to work independently and take initiative Effective team working, including with a virtual team Good written and spoken English, including the ability to write accurately about complex or technical topics. Confidence in communicating with a wide range of people including experts, the public and the media. Good research and analytical skills A commitment to protecting the environment and human health IT literate, with a good understanding of social media Ability to understand scientific concepts Useful skills and competencies Experience of campaigning and/or advocacy An understanding of databases and mailing techniques Scientific or similar background Experience of policy making processes You must also have the right to live and work in the UK. At the moment we are focussed on: getting controls on chemicals that disrupt our sensitive hormone systems; improving laws on chemicals in food packaging; highlighting hazardous chemicals used in plastics; action on persistent chemicals in the marine environment and reducing the risks posed by Brexit to the regulation of chemicals in the UK. Do look around our website,  www.chemtrust.org , to learn more about what we are working on. The job description for the role is available  here. CHEM Trust's current Campaign intern, Julie Schneider, said: “I’ve learned so much working with the expert and supportive team of CHEM Trust. Coming from a science background, I’ve been able to improve my knowledge in the policy and regulation process areas, especially at the EU level, and learn more about hazardous chemicals present in our environment. This internship was full of opportunities to develop my skills in communication and organisation, but also allowed me to meet and work with committed people from many NGOs across the globe.” How to apply To apply, please send us: Your CV A 2-4 page covering letter explaining (with examples) how you would be a good fit for the role outlined in the job description. NB: Your CV or the cover letter should include the names and contact details of two references with knowledge of your work Send the application to :  julie.schneider@chemtrust.org The deadline for applications is  12 noon UK time on Friday 9th November 2018 . Unfortunately, we only have the capacity to contact shortlisted candidates. We are currently planning to interview shortlisted candidates on Tuesday 20th November.

This programme isn’t about learning how to take a coffee order, it’s about doing hands-on work while learning about and experiencing our unique culture. Working closely with your manager, you’ll kick off a project and see it through to completion – a project that will actually impact the way we do business. At the end of your time with us, you’ll present your project and findings to our business leaders and give your recommendations for how we can best move forward. We give you real responsibility because we know you’re capable of doing real work, and we want you to have the opportunity to showcase your talent and develop your skill set. Bonus: The internship is the fast lane to our rewarding graduate programmes. What you'll be doing: Work on a predetermined project from kick-off to completion with support from manager and mentor. Work as part of an amazing team, ensuring project deliverables are met. Develop solutions for problems of defined complexity with support from senior team members. Present project and findings to business leaders and make recommendations.  Qualifications   What you'll need: Be currently enrolled as a full-time student at university in a relevant discipline Analytical techniques Logical thinking methodology Problem solving and hypothesis thinking Communication and presentation skills Relationships management / building A plus if you also have: Some experience working with retail/FMCG companies Some relevant experience in subject field

Analyst, Quantitative Risk Analytics (QRA) is a subject matter expert in mathematical / statistical pricing models, manages numerical/quantitative techniques, with understanding of financial markets, transactions, market data, exposure aggregation rules, IT system interdependencies, as well as the ability to interpret and assess the reliability of the results and underlying models and factors. Under the supervision of the Senior Manager, the job holder undertakes tasks, focused on credit and/or market risk methodologies, models, controls and processes.  In addition, the Analyst also contributes to the provision of management information and risk analysis of Banking & Treasury portfolios. The Analyst is accountable for reporting any outstanding data anomalies/process to ensure continuous data/systems integrity under the Internal Control Framework (ICF).  Background Quantitative Risk Analytics (QRA) is a function within Risk Policy & Analytics unit of the Risk Management department. The quantitative function is responsible for: Market and Liquidity Risk: identification, measurement, monitoring and mitigation of market & liquidity risks in the Treasury and Banking operations. Credit Risk:  identification, measurement, analysis and mitigation of the credit risks taken by the Treasury and Banking, including exotic products; also providing advisory in the pre-trading structuring, collateral mitigants and portfolio what-if analysis. Economic Capital: quantification of overall and marginal Economic Capital consumption to facilitate capital allocation and management.  Accountabilities & Responsibilities Depending on the area of specialisation, Analyst, QRA is responsible for all or most of the following:  Produce credit, market or other relevant risk measures and interpretation of the results on a regular basis. Identify and analyse portfolio concentrations and sensitivities, perform regular checks with other information systems to ensure the Risk Management System integrity and report on any data anomalies and system-generated alerts. Participate in the in-house risk library implementation including new scenarios generation models, pricing functions, sensitivities calculation and risk aggregations. Participate in projects with guidance from Principals/Associate Directors, with the aim of improving the existing modelling or to deliver bespoke analysis. Perform Economic Capital calculations and participate in the development and calibration of risk systems. Perform the regular market, liquidity and/or credit risks operational processes, including the ICF testing.  Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications   Master’s degree in quantitative finance, maths or the sciences. Some relevant financial industry experience (typically an internship) from an investment or commercial bank, private equity, asset management firm or financial consulting firm operating to international standards. Strong quantitative skills in financial modelling and/or statistics/econometrics. Good understanding of major capital markets instruments. Good understanding of risk management and portfolio valuation techniques. Proficiency in at least one of the following: R, Python or C++. Knowledge of databases and SQL is a plus. Knowledge of QuiC, Active Pivot, Summit and/or Numerix is a plus.  Diversity is one of the Bank’s core values which are at the heart of everything it does.  A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities.

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities — we're just getting started.   Facebook is hiring a Security Engineering Intern for the Product Security Assessments and Analysis team. You will work with one of the best security teams in the world, making sure that the data we are trusted to protect is secured to the highest standard. The ideal candidate will share our passion for engineering solutions to complex security problems while minimizing friction and maximizing productivity.  This position is for Summer 2019 internships, based in London.   RESPONSIBILITIES  Write code and develop systems to improve Facebook's security Perform security assessments, working closely with development teams on identifying security issues in their code and finding solutions to provide required functionality securely Interact directly with the security community regarding potential vulnerabilities and threats as part of our Whitehat Bug Bounty program  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS  Pursuing a degree (Bachelors, Masters or PhD) in Computer Science or related field Enthusiasm for hunting for potential weaknesses and then crafting creative solutions to eliminate them Experience in web application and/or mobile security issues Familiarity with an interpreted programming language (PHP, Python, Perl, Ruby, etc) Contributions to the security community are a huge plus (public research, blogging, presentations, bug bounty participation, etc)

This internship is intended for students in their first or second year of an accredited full-time degree program in Computer Science or related technical fields, with an anticipated graduation date between 2021 and 2023, depending on their program and unique circumstances. For students graduating in 2019 and 2020, we encourage you to apply to the Software Engineering/Site Reliability Internship. We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis.  The application process will close at 11:59pm on 7th December. Note: By applying to this position your application is automatically submitted to the following locations: London, UK; Dublin, Ireland   Google is invested in increasing the number of future computer scientists and software developers, particularly those who are historically underrepresented in the field. Many aspiring computer scientists could benefit from a program that bridges the gap between academic study and a professional internship; Google wants to inspire students to continue in the field with such a program. The 2019 Summer Trainee Engineering Program (STEP) internship aims to do just that. The 12 week program offers the opportunity to work on a software project alongside another STEP interns and full-time Googlers and is now is open to qualified first and second-year undergraduate university students who meet the below criteria. We especially encourage applications from students underrepresented in the engineering and tech industry. At Google, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status. Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to address some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From Google Ads to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another. Responsibilities Project: Complete a challenging technical project where you'll get to build solutions with a team of Googlers and other STEP interns Skills-Based Training: Enhance your coding; get exposed to new tools and programming languages and build your professional skills through trainings to help set you up for success. Mentorship: Be matched with a Google engineer, other than your manager, to guide you through your summer experience. Connect: Attend social, community building and networking activities. Build a relationship with your peers. Exposure: Get a unique glimpse into applying your computer science studies in a professional environment. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related technical field. Programming experience in either Java, C++ or Python. Be available from 1st July to 20th September 2019. Preferred qualifications: Experience in programming outside of your university course. Returning to a Bachelor's degree program with at least two years remaining in academic program after completion of the Summer 2019. internship Interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed.

Who we're looking for We're looking for an analytical and insightful interns to join our Data Insights department on our 2019 Internship Programme.   We're interested in applying data science skills and technologies to investment research to help our fund managers and analysts make better data-driven decisions. After the initial training, you'll be comfortable supporting the wider Data Insights team helping extract information and deliver insights to our Fund Managers.   The department   Our 2019 Summer Internship Programme starts on Monday 24th June 2019 and runs for 8 weeks ending on Friday 16th August 2019. This Programme will provide you with a unique introduction into the investment management industry and our investment strategies. You'll be given introductory training and opportunities to network with people across the business.   During the internship you will be exposed to the work of the Data Insights Unit supporting the team of data scientists responsible for delivering insights to our internal clients, the Investors.   The work of the team revolves around the development and use of 'Data Assets' – data sets and tools that are ready and available to rapidly answer investment questions and test hypotheses. A vital part of this is using "alternative data" into our investment research. It's all about using big, unstructured or novel data sets that are not readily available through traditional channels.   Our goals are aligned with those of our clients – the creation of long-term value so we want a talented, creative and diverse team. The more different ideas we have, the more likely we are to succeed.   What you'll be like Innovative and analytical – you're happy to think outside the box and look for a fresh perspective Flexible, inquisitive and open minded You'll be naturally curious with a hunger to learn more Happy to get involved in variety of tasks and projects Be passionate about data science and technology Strong communications skills, including the ability to explain technical content to non-technical audiences.   The knowledge, skills and qualifications we're looking for Expected 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a STEM discipline 128 UCAS Points at A-Level or equivalent (320 UCAS Points using the old Tariff system)  Penultimate year of study or final year going on to study a Masters Programming skills, preferably in R, Python and/or SQL. Statistical skills, including at least multivariate linear regression.   Desired but not essential skills Machine Learning Big Data Time series modelling Information visualisation Relevant industry knowledge, such as econometrics or quant finance.   Recruitment process Online application form and CV Online psychometric & technical tests Online video interview  Assessment centre – Currently scheduled in week commencing 3rd December Candidates should be available to start the 2019 Summer Internship Programme on Monday 24th June 2019. The programme ends on 16th August 2019.   Closing date for applications is approximately 2-3 weeks before the last assessment centres but we recruit on a rolling basis so recommend you apply early.

Our formula for success is to hire exceptional people, encourage their ideas and reward their results. As a  Quantitative Trading Analyst Intern,  you will gain exposure to the dynamic worlds of trading and technology in order to learn what it takes to become a successful and sustainable trader. Our 10-week summer program is packed with education, responsibility, challenges, problem-solving, excitement and fun. How you will make an impact… Collaborate with senior traders, technologists and quantitative researchers by developing and improving trading strategies by working directly on the trading desk Identify and research in the development of cutting-edge market research projects using powerful analytic tools Be given immediate responsibility through assignments like position tracking, calculating risk, and analyzing vital theoretical values What you bring to the team… A bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field graduating between  December 2019  and  June 2020. Must be in final year of university, eligible for full time employment starting summer 2021. Self-motivation, enjoy challenges and significant responsibility, and thrive in fast-paced, competitive environments Strong communication skills and work well in teams Advanced quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills Experience programming in Python, C, C++, or similar languages What to expect during the internship… Meaningful projects:  Upon arrival, you will receive a challenging project to complete during the summer. Each project, advised by a trader, promotes a comprehensive learning experience and provides you with a meaningful work experience. Community:  Throughout the summer, DRW hosts a variety of educational, social and team-building activities to explore the city, foster friendships and camaraderie. Mentorship:  You will build a professional relationship with an experienced mentor in your field. Mentors and mentees meet to discuss goals, challenges and professional development as well as explore the city together through fun mentor outings. Education:  As the trading industry continually evolves, both in terms of new products and transaction methods, the future will present us with unique opportunities and challenges. You will have the opportunity to complete an options course taught by an experienced trader. You will also participate in mock trading sessions where theory meets real‐life experience.

Locations: Uxbridge, Bedfont Lakes (Feltham) Start date: Summer 2019 We have some exciting summer internships available at Cisco within our Development teams and also our Supply Chain teams. The roles are spread across various locations in the UK. The Project: As an engineering intern with Cisco, you will be given a specific project by the team you are assigned to and the tools to succeed in a very fast paced learning focused environment. Work at Cisco is rewarding and fun and we always encourage the contribution of individuals to our company success. Our interns will work with some of the industry’s leading professionals in the field from day one. These are paid internship opportunities and successful interns will be considered for full time jobs upon graduation. What you will do: Software Engineering Development Software engineering involves development and testing of new technologies and features, as well as maintenance and enhancement of existing products. We need flexible and creative candidates with a can-do attitude. Strong programming skills in C, C++, Java and C# or Scripting languages like Python are desirable. Experience of any of the following is an advantage: TCP/IP, VoIP, videoconferencing, video/audio codecs, signal processing, embedded systems design, operating system/device driver programming and GUI development. What we are looking for Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related major such as Math, Physics (penultimate year) Due to receive a minimum of 2.1 An understanding of computer science fundamentals and software engineering with an aptitude for learning new technologies. Possess creative problem solving skills and excellent troubleshooting/debugging skills ● Understanding of Agile software development methods ● Excellent ability to collaborate and work together with other team members ● Excellent verbal and written skills Eligibility Requirements: Penultimate year student either looking for a placement or a summer internship. Ability to live and work in the UK with no additional sponsorship from Cisco Must be fluent in English  Are You Ready to Change the World? #WeAreCisco

Natixis is the international corporate, investment management and financial services arm of Groupe BPCE (Banque Populaire/ Caisses d’épargne), the second-largest banking player in France. With over 20,000 employees and offices in 36 countries (France, US, HK, Japan…), Natixis is active in Corporate and Investment Banking, Investment Management (EUR 801 AuM) and Specialized Financial Services.  The Equity Derivatives Department has exhibited strong growth over the past few years and been awarded “the most Innovative Investment Bank for Equity Derivatives” by “the Banker” two years in a row. Department: Equity Financial Engineering  Duration: 11 months  Start date: Mid December 2018  Description of the role- Financial Engineer in the Equity Derivatives Department  Designing a wide range of investment solutions tailored to Natixis clients’ needs through Natixis Sales Force (Institutions solutions, Retail solutions and Flow solutions) Pricing and structuring exotic products linked to equities, mutual funds and multi assets structures  Work closely with Sales and Trading desks to provide best competitive solutions in a dynamic and intellectually challenging environment Assist financial engineering team in producing statistics and back-tests for client presentations or trading strategies Intellectual challenge with diversity of approach between technical issues and business focus REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE Skills required:  Excellent communication skills (fluent in English + other European language being a plus) Entrepreneurial/ start up spirit Strong proficiency in coding (VBA,C#...) is a key asset Strong technical background with Basic option and future pricing skills  Ideally previous experience on a trading floor/ in the financial industry

Are you an aspiring student with a passion for collaborative problem solving and interested in building their quantitative research skills in a fast paced, team environment? BAM is looking for creative and enthusiastic students to join the BAM Intern Program (off-cycle) as a Researcher on our Systematic Strategies team. The program in our London office will broaden your data analytical skills and provide you with exposure to the finance world. You will have the opportunity to work alongside highly talented colleagues who will mentor and guide you through your rigorous but enjoyable internship experience.  At BAM, we are our talent. Through BAM’s selective intern hiring process, we target the best and brightest in the business, and strive to create an environment which attracts and retains top talent. BAM creates a culture with a work-hard / play-hard mentality that sets us apart from the rest of the industry.  We are committed to maintaining a world-class infrastructure to support our investment process and to be ahead of the technology curve; BAM is actively growing our technology footprint and building in house tools to support the growing business needs. You will have the opportunity to participate in the platform build-out of top trading and portfolio management systems.  As a result, BAM has built a reputation as a firm that provides the tools necessary for talented individuals to achieve their goals, reach their highest potential, and feel part of a “family”.  RESPONSIBILITIES Work collaboratively with senior quantitative research analysts to develop an understanding of complex financial markets, products, and strategies Analyze financial market data to identify patterns and potential opportunities Develop forecasts and building predictive and profitable trading models Employ in-house tools to perform strategy exploration and optimization Evolve trading strategies and methodologies to improve current systems Research, explore and seek out new alpha signals Design trading models Introduce new and alternative data sets into the trading process  QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS: Pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree preferably in a quantitative-related field (Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, , Computer Science, Financial Engineering); towards end of degree Strong problem-solver who is driven, self-motivated, and an "outside of the box" thinker. Advanced math skills with great attention to detail Strong programming skills and understanding of basic programming concepts (Python and/or C/C++ is a must). Desire and interest in advancing machine learning within the trading industry Must be dependable, responsible, and accountable Work well in a high pressure & fast paced environment Excellent written and spoken communication skills  BAM INTERN PERKS / ADVANTAGES The intern will become a part of a trading portfolio and has the potential to learn about systematic investing Open and friendly culture, which is unique (BAM is ranked one of the best places to work in finance) Open floor/office plan to better foster communication and cross pollination of information Intern trainings, External trainings and Social Events Provided Meals (Breakfast & Lunch) On-site gym and Fitness Instructor

Product Reliability Engineers are part of Palantir’s Product Support Organization. As experts in the architecture, tooling and operations of Palantir’s platforms, we ensure that Palantir’s mission-critical products are available to our customers 24/7/365. We provide direct developer and user support to Palantir engineers and customers as they scope, deploy, manage, and extend our platforms to solve challenging data problems.   When something goes wrong, we are the first to respond. We know what to do — and if we don't, we figure it out. As a Product Reliability Engineer, you’ll need to be resourceful, analytical, and agile. Every day is different as Palantir’s products, and our customer’s problems, are constantly evolving. Collaboration — with customers, developers, and business teams — is essential to resolving the most difficult and nebulous technical issues. You'll apply creativity and deep technical knowledge to convert what you know, and what you learn, into a better software product.   To maintain our agility, when you’re not focused on the product, you’ll build and maintain the infrastructure critical to connecting those with questions or problems with those who should help. Working closely with our engineering and business teams, you will help with the deployment lifecycle of our products. This might include ensuring that product health is monitored through metrics, building and tuning automated alerts to proactively identify product issues, and developing and documenting strategies for responding to incidents.   Whatever the technical issue or question about Palantir’s products, you’ll play a critical and central role in resolving it — seeking not just a one-time fix, but a permanent solution. Product Reliability Engineers go beyond the root cause analysis to ensure that known issues are proactively mitigated across all systems.   Core Responsibilities Become a Palantir Product Expert. Collaborate with the Forward Deployed Engineering and Product teams in the development and design of creative and reliable solutions for our customers. Diagnose and resolve issues encountered in the field. Provide education and guidance on configuring and working with Palantir products to prevent issues before they occur. Contribute to the end-to-end quality of the product by verifying fixes and advocating for improvements. Coordinate and manage customer contact for critical product issues. Take part in a 24/7 on-call rotation to address mission-critical incidents. What We Value Awesome problem solving skills and ability to break down complex concepts. Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail. Comfortable working in a fast moving environment with dynamic objectives. Ability to think creatively and define product and customer needs. Ability to work independently and make decisions under minimal supervision. Excellent teamwork and written/verbal communication skills. Experience coding with Java and/or web technologies a plus (e.g. HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python/Ruby, Django/Flask/Ruby on Rails, etc.). Experience with distributed computing systems and/or cloud infrastructures a plus (e.g. Spark, Hadoop, YARN, Kubernetes, AWS, etc.). Willingness and interest to travel as needed. Must be planning on graduating in 2020. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at  accommodations@palantir.com .

Why Study Online for a Master's Degree through UNICAF? Reason #1:  Save up to 60% from tuition fees! Pay only a small portion of the full programme's cost. Pay the remaining balance in small monthly payments. Thousands of students already study with a UNICAF Scholarship! Reason #2:  Benefit from a University of South Wales Degree! Internationally recognised degrees. USW is ranked eighth in the WhatUNI list of top UK universities 2016. Earn a recognised British Master's Degree to increase your career prospects. Reason #3:  Benefit from Distance Learning! Flexible, 24/7 Online Access to Fit Your Lifestyle. Learn while working, taking advantage of a state-of-the-art online platform. Study Online, Graduate on Campus! Scholarship Eligibility UNICAF is the leading online platform in sub-Saharan Africa offering quality higher education degrees in collaboration with British, American and European universities. A UNICAF Scholarship is  ONLY  available for  ONLINE STUDIES . Scholarship Eligibility Criteria UNICAF considers candidates for a scholarship based on: Academic Qualifications: Candidates should meet the entry requirements of the respective programme of study Financial Ability: Candidates should be in a position to pay the portion of the fees after the application of the Scholarship. Country of Residence: Different scholarships apply depending on the country of residence of the student. Academic eligibility Admission requirements for the university postgraduate programmes include: An accredited Bachelor’s degree. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered for admission to the programme. Candidates should normally have at least two years of appropriate postgraduate work experience on admission. Proficiency in English – Students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present  a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS with a score of 6.5 or a minimum grade of “C” at the Masters English Placement Test which can be taken online. The University offers English modules at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission. Official transcripts from all universities or colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions (including trade schools) attended. You may supply official electronic transcripts issued by a post-secondary institution directly to University of South Wales online. Academic Background. (Applicants with a non-business background can be admitted onto the programme but they may be required to take preparatory foundation modules.) Personal Statement  Apply for a UNICAF Scholarship Today!

Yelp London is looking for interns to work side-by-side with our passionate, creative software developers. That's right: each intern at Yelp has a mentor and substantial projects to work on that will be shipped and run into production. We're looking for students who wish to gain experience on fast-moving teams of experienced engineers at a growing company, working on projects used by millions of Yelpers and business owners.   Sound like you? Great! Let us know what you're interested in working on; we would love to find out more about you! A Few Things You Should Know About Yelp: Yelp was founded to help people find great local businesses like restaurants, dentists, hair stylists, and mechanics. Yelp is a top 20 visited website in the US, between Snapchat and eBay, with 93 million monthly unique visitors according to comScore. Yelpers have written more than 163 million reviews. Yelp develops and maintains  software  to recommend the most helpful and reliable reviews. The software looks at dozens of different signals, including various measures of quality, reliability, and activity on Yelp. Our engineers deploy the microservices responsible for running our application multiple times per day to thousands of machines across our cloud-based infrastructure. Infrastructure: Yelp’s Infrastructure teams design, implement, and maintain scalable software architectures that are at the heart of our technology. We do everything from deploying and scaling out large clusters of industry-standard datastores & event streaming tools, to developing and open-sourcing libraries, to creating speedy and reliable infrastructure that’s easy to use for our relevance/machine learning developers. What You Will Do: Design, build, and deploy software systems that run 24/7 at increasing scale; Analyze metrics and code to discover performance regressions and opportunities for optimization; Solve interesting problems with other developers across the organization by discovering their use cases and constraints, then helping them adopt the right tool for the job. What We Are Looking For: Interest in complex, distributed systems and making them simpler, faster, and more efficient; Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and complexity analysis; A hunger for tracking down root causes -- no matter how deep it takes you -- and fixing them in systematic ways; Expertise in your favourite modern programming language: e.g., Python, Ruby, Java, Swift, Objective-C, C++, or Ruby; Understanding of and interest in operating systems, file systems, networking, and web technology. Site Reliability: Yelp's Site Reliability Engineers are responsible for keeping our websites up and running for our 100+ million monthly users. We're the primary interface between Yelp’s developers and our production infrastructure. We work in both the dev and systems worlds, implementing key parts of our core microservice architecture. What You Will Do: Build infrastructure as code using tools like Puppet and Terraform; Proactively scale our AWS fleet to meet an ever-increasing demand; Play a role in keeping Yelp fast, available, and growing to help connect users with great local businesses. What We Are Looking For: SREs operate at the bottom of the stack, so you’ll need to have a good handle on Linux and fundamental technologies like TCP/IP, HTTP and DNS. Yelp believes in building infrastructure as code and automating everything, so you’ll need to have a solid programming background in your favourite language like Python, Ruby, Perl, Go, Rust, JavaScript, etc. Security: Yelp Security works to keeps our users, employees, and their data safe. The systems we build prevent and detect security vulnerabilities across Yelp’s infrastructure -- from our production infrastructure, to mobile apps, to our corporate systems. The Security team partners with all other engineering teams to develop new features in a safe and secure way. What You Will Do: Build systems that monitor, detect, and alert on anomalies and bad behavior on Yelp’s production and corporate systems; Partner with all other engineering and product teams to help develop new features securely while protecting our users’ privacy and data. What We Are Looking For: Enthusiasm for finding exploits and vulnerabilities in any internet-connected system; Expertise in your favourite modern programming language: Python, Ruby, Java, Objective-C, or C++. What We Offer: A flexible, full-time internship; start in March 2019 or later, we only ask for a minimum of three months Fair compensation, reimbursement of your round-trip flight, and help with relocation A fun yet professional atmosphere on a diverse team Frequent check-ins with your manager and mentor, who will coach you throughout your professional development and help you grow your engineer self  Flexible working hours and meeting-free Thursdays Regular hackathons and learning groups Free snacks, drinks, and more!

We encourage you to apply as early as possible as we review applications on a rolling basis. The application process will close on 24th November. Note: By applying to this position your application is automatically submitted to the following locations: London, UK; Dublin, Ireland Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is what you get when you treat operations as if it’s a software problem. Our mission is to progress, protect, and provide for the software and systems behind all of Google’s public services - Search, Ads, Gmail, Android, YouTube, and App Engine, to name just a few - with an ever-watchful eye on their availability, latency, performance, and capacity.  This is an unusual job, unlike others in the industry. Like traditional operations groups, we keep important, revenue-critical systems up and running despite hurricanes, bandwidth outages, and  configuration problems . Unlike traditional operations groups, we also have full access to and authority to fix, extend, and scale the code to keep it working and harden it against all the vagaries of the Internet. We hire people from both systems and software backgrounds. Strong candidates will have experience with both.  Just as what we do is unique, where we do it is unique too. At Google, we have the good fortune to have developed many interesting systems ranging from  planet-spanning databases  to  near real-time scalable data warehousing  to  fault-tolerant datastream joining . In SRE, we flip between the fine-grained detail of disk driver I/O scheduling to the big picture of continental-level service capacity, across a range of systems and a user population measured in billions. We own those products in production. We drive reliability and performance across massive scale by mastering the full depth of the stack. We literally do learn something new every day - usually surprising things - that have the potential to transform the lives of billions of our users around the world. Create. Design. Code. Build. We offer a range of internships across EMEA and durations and start dates vary according to project and location. Our recruitment team will determine where you fit best based on your resume. Internships are offered in the following areas: Software Engineering: Google's Software Engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a Software Engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs, with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you, and our fast-paced business, grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, to display leadership qualities and to be enthusiastic in tackling new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward. As a key member of a versatile team, you design, test, deploy and maintain software solutions. Site Reliability Engineering (SRE): Google’s Site Reliability Engineers apply software engineering skills in their mission to progress, protect, and provide for the software and systems behind all of Google’s public services - Search, Ads, Gmail, Android, YouTube and App Engine, to name just a few - with an ever-watchful eye on their availability, latency, performance and capacity. At Google, we have developed many unique systems ranging from planet-spanning databases, to near real-time scalable data warehousing, to fault-tolerant datastream joining. In SRE, we flip between the fine-grained detail of disk driver I/O scheduling to the big picture of continental-level service capacity, across a range of systems and a user population measured in billions. As a Site Reliability Engineering Intern, you will work on software development projects to keep important, revenue-critical systems up and running. Our engineers create, fix, extend and scale the code to keep it working and to harden it against all the vagaries of the internet. We drive reliability and performance across massive scale by mastering the full depth of the stack. We literally do learn something new every day - usually surprising things - that have the potential to transform the lives of billions of our users around the world. Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology's greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From AdWords to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another. Responsibilities Research, conceive and develop software applications to extend and improve on Google's product offering. Contribute to a wide variety of projects utilizing natural language processing, artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning and search technologies. Collaborate on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data and information. Utilize exposure to large-scale production software troubleshooting and help maintain mission critical services. Assist in ongoing capacity planning. Qualifications Minimum qualifications: Currently enrolled in Bachelor's or Master’s programme in Computer Science or a related technical field. Experience with Data Structures or Algorithms gathered from: completing a data structures or algorithms class, coursework, course projects, research, individual projects, internships, or other practical experience inside or outside of school or work (including open source hobby coding). Experience of coding in one of the following programming languages including but not limited to: C++, Java, Python or Go. Preferred qualifications: Currently enrolled in penultimate year of degree and returning to education upon completing the internship. Technology internship experience or work experience (i.e. research assistant, teaching assistant, personal projects, etc) programming including various forms of testing in two or more of the following languages: C++, Java, Python or Go. Experience working with some of the following: web application development, Unix/Linux environments, mobile application development, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, information retrieval, natural language processing, networking, developing large software systems, and/or security software development. Demonstrated interest and ability to learn other coding languages as needed. Developed communication skills, and ability to speak and write in English fluently and idiomatically.

Deadline:  December 31, 2018 00:00 (CET) Eligibility:  Entrants must be Commonwealth citizens, government ministries/departments/public sector agencies in Commonwealth countries; social or voluntary sector enterprises in Commonwealth countries; private sector enterprises based in any Commonwealth country; nominees must have been engaged in developing their innovations for more than 12 months, either in a professional or voluntary capacity Prize:  The 15 winners will each receive a trophy, a certificate and prize money of £2000 Commonwealth Innovation Awards 2019 The Commonwealth Innovation Awards will  celebrate outstanding innovators and innovations  that are helping Commonwealth countries and their people achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advance the values in the Commonwealth Charter that commit Commonwealth countries to the development of free and democratic societies and the promotion of peace and prosperity. Key objectives Recognise innovations that are advancing sustainable development in Commonwealth countries in line with the Commonwealth Charter and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Highlight the innovative potential across the Commonwealth Inspire the next generation of Commonwealth innovators Categories There will be three award winners for innovations in each of the five categories: Improve the well-being (i.e. health, education, human rights etc.) of Commonwealth PEOPLE Improve PROSPERITY (i.e. economic development, trade, etc.) in the Commonwealth Promote PEACE and justice in the Commonwealth Protect the PLANET and the natural environment in the Commonwealth and promote PARTNERSHIPS for sustainable development in the Commonwealth The winners will be chosen for the impact or potential of their innovations to advance one or more of the 17 SDGs in Commonwealth countries. Judging criteria Level of impact or demonstrable potential of innovation Fresh approaches to problem-solving Quality of achievement so far Quality of the evidence provided Impact or potential impact of innovation on the achievement of SDGs in Commonwealth countries

State Street Corporation’s Quantitative Professional Development Program (QPDP) is a leadership and rotational Program designed to  develop within State Street a cadre of quantitative analysts. This Program is sponsored by key business lines and functional teams that leverage quantitative analytical skills to develop and deliver sophisticated services and solutions to our global client-base. The tailored Program offers  a comprehensive overview of and exposure to the various teams within the State Street EMEA organization that deploy advanced data analysis and computational techniques in the conduct of day-to-day activities, thereby offering Program members an opportunity to develop real-world experience in the application of technical skills acquired through formal coursework participating business line or functional team, along with a deeper understanding of State Street’s global business.  The Program extends over 18 months to two years  and incorporates specific training, professional development , and rotational assignments across a variety of departments. Rotations are designed to provide hands-on experience in different roles and business activities to help Program participants develop a comprehensive understanding of each business area and the overall industry. These include rotations through roles within: State Street Global Markets (SSGM) : Rotations in our markets business would offer members an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the range of specialized quantitative analytical skills applied in a trading environment. Opportunities would include: Rotations in our eFX business: gaining exposure to forecasting and machine learning techniques; developing statistical models designed to improve pricing and optimize risk management; evaluate models and algorithms through out-of-sample back-testing and cross-validation.   Rotations within our core securities finance business: developing understanding of EMEA equity lending markets / drivers; influence the trading desk analytics and digital offering; contribute to extracting greater revenues from current trading books.  State Street Global Exchange (SSGX) : Rotations within our data & analytics business, and it’s academic affiliate, State Street Associates, would give participants exposure to an innovative advisory and information solutions business with an opportunity to conduct highly bespoke quantitative analyses for sophisticated institutional investors in areas including portfolio construction, investment strategy design, and risk management. Leveraging insights from State Street Associates’ partnership with academia, participants would help develop information solutions using robust and differentiated datasets from traditional and Big Data sources.  State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) : Rotations in our asset management business would enable members  to start gaining a practical asset management experience by applying quantitative technics to a wide range of real life projects focused on data analysis and development of investment tools. Diversity of projects provides a unique opportunity to acquire a hands-on financial markets experience from market leading practitioners.  The role would have a strong emphasis on scientific research and creative thinking especially around advanced ways of data analysis and visualization. It would include development of proprietary investment tools and database utilization aimed at processing large and diverse sets of data based on advanced programming skills and cross platforms integration.  Successful Program participants will be eligible for permanent roles in State Street, where the collective knowledge, skills and experience gained through the Program can be applied.  Programme highlights   Multiple cross-functional and cross-business rotational job assignments designed to accelerate the development of critical industry knowledge, skills, and experience. Access to training courses on financial markets, financial engineering and essential business skills. A structured one-on-one mentoring Program with current or former PDP participants. Membership of the State Street ‘Numerates Network’ – an initiative on development of early career quants.  Are you a great fit for the QPDP?   Minimum 2.1 (U.K.)  or equivalent in a hard science subject: Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative finance, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or similar Completion of at least one professional internship, ideally within financial services (desirable) Solid knowledge of financial theory and statistical analysis, and a firm grasp of computer programming Strong interest in global financial markets Demonstrated problem solving abilities Advanced knowledge of programming languages such as Matlab/Python/R Versatility, adaptability and the ability to pick up new skills quickly and an appetite for continuous, lifelong learning Ability to work independently while also adopting a collaborative approach to achieving results Strong written and interpersonal communication skills with experience in delivering professional presentations Proficient in explaining technical content to both technical and non-technical audiences  Programme start date: July 2019  Closing date for applications: October 31, 2018