Data Strategist Intern - Global Data Strategists Team

## Role Synopsis An opportunity for an industrial research R&D internship, for up to six-month duration, is available with the Data Strategist team. Our team is located on trading floors in London, Singapore, New York and Houston, with a remit to provide cutting edge quantitative research to bp’s commercial teams. We bring advanced statistics and machine learning to trading, merging deep technical know-how with expert domain knowledge to generate tradable insights for the deployment of risk. The team works directly with Traders, Market Analysts and IT, making use of distinctive data sets and agile technology solutions. ## Key Accountabilities You will work on a cutting-edge R&D project on a technical topic of strong interest to the Data Strategist team. You will be expected to review the existing academic literature on the topic, understand the application context and to advance the team’s domain knowledge as an outcome of the research. Hands-on implementation of machine learning prototypes and working with data using python are key elements of the project. You will work closely with other Data Strategists and traders. On completion of the research you will produce a high-quality technical report and present your findings to the global team in a formal seminar. ## Essential Education Undergraduate degree, plus PhD or MSc in a quantitative discipline, (e.g. physics, mathematics, electrical engineering or mathematical finance) from a top-class institution. ## Essential experience and job requirements - Deep understanding of mathematical finance - Statistics - Time series modelling - Data analysis - Behavioural finance - Predictive modelling - Numerical methods - Machine learning algorithms - Python programming ## Key competencies - Creativity and disciplined research approach - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Practical, problem-solving mindset – real data is messy! ## Desirable criteria and qualifications - Knowledge of traded markets and financial instruments in the energy and commodities domain - Experience in a front office role of an investment bank, hedge fund or energy major