Global Markets Data Science Apprenticeship 2026 - London
Our Apprentice programme starts in September 2026, you will join our Quantitative Strategies and Data Group, within Global Markets, working in a full-time role whilst studying with one of our trusted learning providers.
Role
You will spend most of your time working alongside experienced colleagues, learning relevant and valuable skills, and contributing to exciting projects whilst also following an established apprenticeship programme, graduating after three years with a BSc (Hons) in Data Science.
The Team
Quantitative Strategies and Data Group (QSDG) uses models, data, and analytics to develop and deliver impactful solutions to sales and trading teams across Global Markets. We collaborate across business lines and are guided by the highest standards of governance, ethics and scientific rigor. In your role you will contribute directly to the firm by helping us serve our clients and manage risk. You will be on active projects in the fast-paced environment of the trading floor.
Responsibilities
As an apprentice, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Applying statistical and data science techniques to analyse market dynamics and client behaviour.
- Participate in the development of models and strategies that the business use to make trading decisions.
- Studying, implementing, and improving electronic trading algorithms.
- Building signals and tools to improve the efficiency and profitability of the trading business.
- Contribute to the development of pricing models to understand and manage the risks of complex derivative products
Training
Upon completion, there are a number of careers which an apprentice can choose depending upon their interest.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Data scientist (integrated degree) (level 6)
- Training Provider
- BPP UNIVERSITY LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday to Friday between 9am to 5pm.
- Expected Duration
- 3 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Saturday, 31st January 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 14th September 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 6 or equivalent (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 8 or equivalent (Essential)
- Any Subject Other, grade 136 Points (Essential)