Junior Quant Analyst Intern - EU Carbon Markets

Position: Junior Quant Analyst Intern - EU Carbon Markets

full-time, 6-month internship

Company: ICIS

Location: Karlsruhe

About the Business

At ICIS, our mission is to optimize the world’s resources. We help companies make strategic, sustainable decisions by bringing transparency to markets across the world. We create a comprehensive view of commodities markets, providing companies with the data and intelligence to successfully navigate across global value chains every day. Our customers benefit from instant access to price assessments, reports and forecasts, a dedicated news channel and supply and demand data. You can learn more about ICIS at the link below.

About the Role

We are looking for a Junior Quant Analyst Intern to join our team and support the analysis of European carbon markets. During this internship, you will work closely with experienced market analysts and contribute to real, high-impact projects that support our carbon analytics platform and client insights.

This is a full-time, 6-month internship, ideally suited for a Master’s or Engineering student seeking a gap-year or end-of-studies internship.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze and decode trading behavior of major European carbon market players
• Manage large datasets and apply quantitative methods to extract meaningful market insights
• Develop data analysis, visualization, and analytical tools for our carbon analytics platform
• Support the creation of client-facing insights and dashboards
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders in an international environment

What You Bring:

• Programming experience is required, particularly in Python and SQL
• Strong ability to handle, analyze, and visualize large datasets
• Solid problem-solving skills, proactive mindset, and curiosity
• Strong interest in financial markets, commodities, or carbon trading
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Who We’re Looking For:

• Master 1 or Master 2 student, or engineering student with a focus on quantitative finance, data science, or a related field
• Available for a full-time, 6-month internship (gap year or final studies)
• Motivated, analytical, and eager to learn in a fast-moving market environment

What’s in It for You:

• Mentorship and coaching from experienced market analysts
• Ownership of a meaningful, high-impact project
• Hands‑on experience in quantitative analysis, programming, and market analytics
• Exposure to global commodity and carbon markets
• Competitive internship salary

Application guideline:

• Specify your University in the application form.
• Submit your CV in English.
• Indicate your earliest available starting date

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