Off-Cycle Internship - Big Data Analyst - LCM Paris, March 2027 start

Description

The company is a global financial broker serving institutional clients in cash equities, equity derivatives, corporate finance and fixed income, with services that include macro research, stock selection strategies, sales and trading, corporate access, and electronic broking and liquidity provision.

Founded in New York in 1999, it has offices in Hong Kong, London, New York and Paris. It is part of a wider group with around 5,200 staff across more than 60 offices in 27 countries.

The Equity Research team analyses small and mid-cap companies listed in Europe. It has built a Big Data product that produces macroeconomic prediction indicators for listed stocks, sold to institutional clients. This internship sits where finance, data science and AI meet, and feeds into research and product development.

Responsibilities

• Build and improve micro and macroeconomic forecasting models that inform investment decisions.
• Study industry trends and economic indicators in depth.
• Follow market news and judge how it could affect listed companies.
• Attend meetings where company results are presented and take part in research discussions.
• Look for new indicators and help improve the Big Data product.
• Apply AI tools to speed up research and keep up with new technology.
• Maintain and enhance large financial and economic databases.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master's degree (Bac+5) in Engineering, Data Science or Finance.
• Curious and proactive, with strong analytical skills and a habit of proposing new ideas.
• Able to work alone and also as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong Python and SQL skills.
• Some earlier experience in data analysis or machine learning is preferred, and exposure to finance is an advantage.
• Core strengths include machine learning and predictive modelling, a solid base in SQL, and turning complex information into practical insights.
• Clear communication in French and English.
• Curiosity, independence and enthusiasm for innovation.
• Desired: knowledge of R and VBA is a plus.
• Desired: Salesforce.com and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.
• Desired: additional spoken and written languages are highly advantageous.
• Desired: a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Desired: familiarity with sales methodologies and client success frameworks.
• Desired: a Bachelor's degree.

Conditions

Internship starting March 2027, off-cycle.

Onsite role based at Rue Washington, Paris, France.

Internal band: Support, level 1.

The company encourages applications from candidates who do not match every point of the description, and it is committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute.