Python Developer Internship or Junior Analyst - Hedge Fund

**Position Overview:** We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual for a Python Developer Internship position at Perspective Invest Ltd. As part of our dynamic team, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement cutting-edge financial software solutions that drive our business forward. If you are passionate about finance and eager to apply your Python programming skills in a real-world setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you! **Key Responsibilities:** **-       Build and maintain data collection pipelines, including web scraping where appropriate (e.g., public websites), with attention to reliability, monitoring, and data quality.** **-       Build and maintain data visualization dashboards and web applications hosted on AWS.** - **Work with HTML parsing and structured/unstructured data extraction to support research and analytics workflows.** -       Analyze complex financial data to optimize algorithms and produce insightful reports. -       Develop, test, and maintain high-quality Python code, ensuring robustness, scalability and best practices. -       Integrate external data sources and APIs to enhance our data analytics capabilities. -       Document code and system functionalities for internal and external stakeholders. **-** Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in Python development and finance to suggest innovative solutions and improvements. - **C** ollaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new modules and features in our financial software. -       Assist in troubleshooting and resolving software-related issues in a timely manner. **Qualifications:** -       Currently pursuing a degree or recent graduate in Computer Science or any other STEM field. -       Strong proficiency in Python programming, with a focus on data collection and processing pipelines. -       Understanding of clean coding procedures like PEP 8 and healthy production practices. -       Some familiarity with web automation tools like selenium, playwright, etc. -       Basic understanding of financial concepts and markets. -       Familiarity with databases (e.g., SQL) and data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, Streamlit, Plotly). -       Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. -       Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. -       Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. **Preferred Skills:** -       Previous experience or coursework in finance software development. -       Familiarity with GitHub and Bloomberg. -       Familiarity with using APIs for data collection. -       Basic understanding of LLMs and LLM tools. -       Familiarity with AWS EC2\. -       Knowledge of other programming languages or frameworks is a plus (e.g., R, Java, C\+\+). **Benefits:** -       Gain hands-on experience working on real-world financial software projects. -       Opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in both the tech and finance industries. -       Competitive package and potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the internship. **Location:** London, UK **Duration:** 12 months or full time Interested candidates are invited to send their CV and a brief cover letter detailing their interest in this position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. Perspective Invest Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.