data intern

About Us

Freight Investor Services (FIS) is a leading global brokerage of freight and commodities. We are the world’s largest broker on dry freight futures, and have a strong presence across the bulk commodities, metals, and energy markets. We were the first brokerage to trade in the cleared market on iron ore and later coking coal futures, we also maintain a strong position in broking steel futures on all exchanges, as well as fuel oil, base metals, fertilisers, and tanker freight. We are proud of our innovative ethos, having been first mover on a number of products, most recently on the cobalt and air freight futures markets. Not only do we provide excellent brokerage services, but also data services via our App, FIS Live, other data services, as well as education to help those entering new markets.

We have expanded via our network of trading associates and branch offices to offer coverage of derivative and physical shipping markets in London, New York, Houston, Dubai, Mumbai, Athens, Copenhagen, Geneva, Singapore and Shanghai. Through our global network, FIS offers full brokerage services, trade execution and in-depth market intelligence and data for freight and commodities, as well as providing physical ship and cargo services. Our expertise in managing credit and counterparty risk provides a vital competitive advantage while enabling clients to trade with confidence.

About The Role

We are looking for a Data Intern to play a pivotal role in supporting our Data Services team and the wider business in achieving key deliverables. The position will be based in our Dubai office. In this exciting position, you will be responsible for data management and data quality as well as generating reports and identifying efficiencies. If you are passionate about leveraging data to drive business success, we invite you to apply for the role.

Reporting to Chief Operating Officer.

• Assist and support Chief Operating Officer in day-to-day data collection and validation activities and deliverables.
• Update manager of progress on daily basis and complete handover to Dubai / Singapore / Shanghai time zone.
• Assist with data management and data quality, including compiling data for presentations.
• Help with the day-to-day monitoring and validation of data services in our London office.
• Work with the Research team in compiling and presenting data to key clients and internal stakeholders in our Dubai office.
• Work with the wider IT team to manage and maintain document libraries, avoiding duplication and data sprawl.
• Responsible for maintaining your End of Day report.
• Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities.
• Support a risk and compliance aware culture and comply with FIS company policies.
• Exercise judgement and act with integrity, due care, skill and diligence and be open and co-operative with the FCA, other regulators and exchanges.
• Ensure full awareness of and adhere to internal policies that relate to the role or any relevant other activities.
• Observe standards of market conduct and ensure understanding and adherence to all regulatory, exchange or clearing house requirements applicable to role.
• Complete any mandatory training required by the company and required deadlines.
• Perform any other reasonable duties the company may require.
  
  
  

• Maintain own Continued Professional Development (CPD).
  
  
  

• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Learn quickly and question/challenge any comprehension uncertainties.
• Has a tenacious outlook and focus, able to stick at and resolve tasks.
• Enjoys and has a logical approach to solving problems.
• Has solid statistics and analytics skills.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues.
• First-class work ethic and excellent engagement and professionalism when working with clients.
• Works independently and diligently.
• Is team oriented; working well with others and diverse groups / personalities.
• Prioritises workload and works well under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail; strong analytical and numeracy skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Personable, demonstrating good relationship building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Use of and experience with Excel, Word and Outlook required.
• General IT skills.