Summer Intern: Software Engineering
Location:
Victoria, London
About Javelin
Javelin
Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading,
logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and
wider global offices in New
York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India,
Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates
across six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across
thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons,
freight, agriculture, and renewables.
Established
in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is
a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach,
meritocratic culture and strong work ethic.
Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of
customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.
Whilst our footprint grows, we
still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and
encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to
generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and
meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you
earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the
wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs
and lunchtime activities. Our London
office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator.
What
to expect during your internship:
Javelin’s
Internship offers a 6-week programme where our interns get to experience what
it is like to work at one of the world’s leading commodity businesses.
Induction
weeks
In your first 2 weeks you will be fully inducted into to the
business. You will have small group sessions covering each department to give
you full oversight of how the business runs, alongside team building sessions
with your fellow interns to build camaraderie. You will be partnered with a mentor
for the entirety of your time at Javelin. This will be an industry expert who
will guide you and fast track your learning experience so you can maximise your
time in the firm.
Project
Over
the following four weeks, you will take ownership of a project that directly
supports the wider business and aligns with Javelin's strategic objectives.
Working closely with your mentor, you will apply the knowledge and insights
gained throughout the programme to develop your solution, build your
recommendations, and deliver tangible outcomes. This hands-on experience will
give you the opportunity to tackle real business challenges, collaborate with
experienced professionals, and gain a genuine understanding of the commodity trading
industry. At the end of the internship, you will present your project and key
learnings to the wider business, including members of the senior management team,
including the CEO, showcasing the impact of your work and the value it can
bring to Javelin.
Skills
and Experience Required:
·
Currently enrolled in a degree in a STEM field, preferably
Computer Science
·
Proficient in MS Office Suite
·
A strong interest in a career within the commodities industry
·
Self-motivated and able collaborate effectively with a global team
·
Time management and organisational
skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work
·
Excellent communication skills
(listening, rapport building, negotiation)
·
A creative mindset with a flair for problem solving
Interview
Process
The
interview process will comprise of 3 stages:
·
Interview with HR – This will be comprised of cultural questions
to determine if you hold the Javelin values
·
Technical Interviews – You will then meet with Javelin software
developers to assess your technical ability
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Location:
Victoria, London
About Javelin
Javelin
Global Commodities is a leading global commodities marketing, trading,
logistics services and investment firm with head offices in London and
wider global offices in New
York, Dallas, San Diego, St Louis, Canada, Switzerland, Poland, Dubai, India,
Singapore, China and Australia. Javelin was founded in 2015 and now operates
across six continents with respect to more than 20 different commodities across
thermal coal, metallurgical coal, iron ore, steel scrap, metals, hydrocarbons,
freight, agriculture, and renewables.
Established
in 2015, Javelin employs over 200 people and is
a unique place to grow your career. We take pride in our values, global reach,
meritocratic culture and strong work ethic.
Our success over the years has been built on our guiding principles of
customer service, creativity, transparency, integrity, and responsibility.
Whilst our footprint grows, we
still foster a small-company atmosphere. We have a flat company structure and
encourage collaboration across all seniority levels, teams and locations to
generate the best ideas. Javelin has a dedicated strategy to support local and
meaningful charities through volunteer days, donation matching, a ‘give as you
earn’ scheme and other fundraising activities. We are committed to the
wellbeing of our colleagues and organise various social evenings, sports clubs
and lunchtime activities. Our London
office has on-site gym facilities and a golf/sports simulator.
What
to expect during your internship:
Javelin’s
Internship offers a 6-week programme where our interns get to experience what
it is like to work at one of the world’s leading commodity businesses.
Induction
weeks
In your first 2 weeks you will be fully inducted into to the
business. You will have small group sessions covering each department to give
you full oversight of how the business runs, alongside team building sessions
with your fellow interns to build camaraderie. You will be partnered with a mentor
for the entirety of your time at Javelin. This will be an industry expert who
will guide you and fast track your learning experience so you can maximise your
time in the firm.
Project
Over
the following four weeks, you will take ownership of a project that directly
supports the wider business and aligns with Javelin's strategic objectives.
Working closely with your mentor, you will apply the knowledge and insights
gained throughout the programme to develop your solution, build your
recommendations, and deliver tangible outcomes. This hands-on experience will
give you the opportunity to tackle real business challenges, collaborate with
experienced professionals, and gain a genuine understanding of the commodity trading
industry. At the end of the internship, you will present your project and key
learnings to the wider business, including members of the senior management team,
including the CEO, showcasing the impact of your work and the value it can
bring to Javelin.
Skills
and Experience Required:
·
Currently enrolled in a degree in a STEM field, preferably
Computer Science
·
Proficient in MS Office Suite
·
A strong interest in a career within the commodities industry
·
Self-motivated and able collaborate effectively with a global team
·
Time management and organisational
skills with the ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritise work
·
Excellent communication skills
(listening, rapport building, negotiation)
·
A creative mindset with a flair for problem solving
Interview
Process
The
interview process will comprise of 3 stages:
·
Interview with HR – This will be comprised of cultural questions
to determine if you hold the Javelin values
·
Technical Interviews – You will then meet with Javelin software
developers to assess your technical ability
