Commodity Trading Analytics Internship Program

Engelhart’s Internship Program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with London-based front office teams working at the intersection of commodities markets, data, analytics and trading. Interns will contribute to practical, data-led projects that support commercial decision-making, forecasting and market analysis across macro commodities, power and related markets. The internship opportunities covered by this advert are as follows: Macro Commodities Analytics Intern, London; Structured UK Power Analytics Intern, London; Systematic Quantatitive Development Intern, London.

Responsibilities

Work closely with a front office team on data-led projects within macro commodities, systematic trading, or structured UK power; Analyse market, trading and alternative datasets to identify insights that support forecasting, valuation and commercial decision-making; Develop, test or improve analytical tools, models, dashboards or workflows using Python and other relevant tools; Support forecasting, financial modelling, machine learning or quantitative analysis activities, depending on desk requirements; Conduct market research and present findings clearly to technical and commercial stakeholders; Contribute to day-to-day desk activity, building practical understanding of how analytics supports trading and portfolio decisions

Requirements

Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Data Science, Economics, Finance or a related STEM field; Strong Python skills, with the ability to analyse, manipulate and interpret complex data sets; Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured and detail-oriented approach; Evidence of applying data analysis, coding or quantitative methods to a practical problem, gained through academic projects, internships, research, personal projects or other relevant experience; Demonstrable interest in commodities, power or financial markets, including an ability to discuss relevant market developments, gained through academic study, projects, internships, research or personal interest; Business-level English proficiency; Right to work in the UK for the full duration of the internship; Effective communication skills and a collaborative mindset, with the confidence to work closely with commercial and technical stakeholders; Intellectual curiosity, with the motivation to understand how market fundamentals, data and commercial decisions interact; Availability to commence the six-month internship on site from 15 June 2027

Nice to have

Experience with SQL, machine learning, financial modelling, advanced Excel, or working with alternative datasets; Exposure to forecasting models, valuation, optimisation, time-series analysis or large market datasets

Benefits

Hands-on experience on a commodities trading desk, working on analytical projects with real commercial relevance; Exposure to how data, analytics, forecasting and modelling support trading and commercial decisions across broader macro commodities or specifically UK power markets; Close learning and mentorship from experienced front office professionals, including direct exposure to desk leadership; A structured six-month internship within a global commodities business, combining cohort-based learning with deep desk integration