Technology Intern at Launch Your Career

Location: London, fully in-office (no remote work)

Dates: 30th June – 22nd August

About the Programme  

Get a taste of working in a fast-paced, tech-led environment on any of our London, New York, Hong Kong or Singapore offices. Our intern programme provides the opportunity to work directly with our Development teams. These projects support areas such as Finance, Operations, Risk, Trading, and Portfolio Management.  

During your internship, you will gain valuable hands-on experience with a multitude of technologies and disciplines such as devops, data engineering, cyber security, web development, business intelligence, software engineering, and stream processing. 

What do we want?  

This internship is ideal for an innovative problem solver who can demonstrate inventive and creative use of technology. Successful participants will have the possibility to return full time as a graduate when they complete their studies. 

We don’t specifically look for those on a Computer Science degree but, do look for those who have actively developed technical, programming skills. This could be on previous internship programmes, through hackathon involvement or even just completing passion projects in your free time.  

We also believe that the right person is more than just a technical expert. We place real value on team-working, entrepreneurialism and strong communication skills. This isn’t a scheme for someone who wants to sit quietly behind a desk.  

Finally, our programme is open to first-year students. To give a flavour of the sorts of work our interns do however, some project examples are: 

1. Integrating AI tools into bespoke systems. 
2. Creating a UI to visualise and explore connections across our estate. 
3. Building alert tooling. 

What’s involved?  

During the internship programme, you will hone your software and programming skills whilst building an understanding of our business and financial markets. You’ll join a cutting-edge team with the ability to assume as much responsibility and autonomy as you can take on.  

The selection of intern projects is a collaborative process. The entire Technology team is invited to propose project ideas that could potentially benefit the team or the wider business. Senior managers then choose the projects that promise the most significant impact. You will collaborate directly with the team that proposed the project, typically working in pairs. 

Throughout your internship, you will receive comprehensive support from our teams, starting from an initial induction to a performance review upon completion of your tenure. This support includes personalized mentoring, regular seminars with senior managers and key staff, social events, and opportunities to engage in the firm’s charitable activities. At the conclusion of your internship, you will present your project to the Technology team. 

 What's involved?

Which rotations you embark on will be unique to you, based on your skills and interests. The different teams available can be seen here.  

To give a flavour of the sorts of work our graduates do however, some project examples are: 

• Benchmarking and onboarding a high performance distributed database 
• Building developer tooling to improve safety in stream processing systems 
• Writing data pipelines that feed into systematic trading models 
• Creating a platform to provide insights into and improve trade optimisation & performance 
• Redesigning the core library used for the Technology Team's CI/CD platform 

Progression at Marshall Wace

The rotational format of our program allows you to explore various roles within the Technology team before determining the best fit for you. Upon completing your rotations, you have the flexibility to advance to the team that aligns most with your interests and strengths. 

After completing the program, the progression paths are not rigidly defined. There is no predetermined ladder for you to climb. Instead, your personal growth may involve taking on more challenging projects, mentoring a team or new hires, or even pursuing opportunities for international assignments. Your individual development path is open for exploration, and you can collaborate with your management to shape what your future growth looks like. 

Why Join Us? 

Technology is at our core. It’s industry-defining and best-in-class, but we are striving for even more. You’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while learning from some of the best technicians in the business.  

As a technology graduate, this is a chance to accelerate your skill set and gain invaluable real-world experience. You will be continually challenged to learn new skills, work on novel tasks, and push yourself out of your comfort zone. 

On our programmes, there are no small cogs in big wheels. Our teams are lean, responsibilities are ample, and opportunities are there for the taking. As a graduate, you will have the chance to work across a wide variety of projects and see them through from start to finish, gaining hands-on experience and making a real impact from day one. 

At Marshall Wace, we believe in giving our cohorts ownership and autonomy over real projects that add tangible value to the business. You will be encouraged to approach challenges in your own way, challenge the status quo, and contribute meaningfully to our success. The trust we place in our junior team members empowers you to seize opportunities and make a difference from day one. Join us and be part of a team that values your potential and invests in your future.

 You will also, of course, be eligible for the benefits relevant to your office.  

See what some of our previous graduates say here. 

What do we want? 

We’re looking for people that want to make the right start in their careers. We want people who have a passion for technology and who like to do things differently. 

While a Computer Science degree is not a requirement, we are looking for candidates who have actively honed their technical and programming skills. This could include participation in internship programs, hackathons, or personal projects pursued in their spare time. 

We also really believe that the right person is more than just a technical expert. We place real value on team-working, entrepreneurialism and strong communication skills. We are looking for individuals who are enthusiastic about collaborating with colleagues across the organization and are proactive in proposing fresh ideas. 

Marshall Wace is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.