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Data Science Intern

CompanyWise
LocationLondon
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 16, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will work on a real, impactful data science project utilizing up-to-date machine learning techniques to improve customer convenience and trust in products. This involves participating in building industry-proven machine learning solutions and experimenting with state-of-the-art algorithms.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
9801
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move money around the world. With the Wise account people and businesses can hold 40+ currencies, move money between countries and spend money abroad. Large companies and banks use Wise technology too; an entirely new cross-border payments network that will one day power money without borders for everyone, everywhere. However you use the platform, Wise is on a mission to make your life easier and save you money. Co-founded by Kristo Käärmann and Taavet Hinrikus, Wise launched in 2011 under its original name TransferWise. It is one of the world’s fastest growing, profitable technology companies and is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker, WISE. 16 million people and businesses use Wise globally, which processes £9 billion in cross-border transactions every month, saving customers around £1.5 billion a year. For customer queries: Please note that LinkedIn is not a Wise Customer Support channel. If you would like to hear from our Customer Support team, please see our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. Login to access customer support: https://wise.com/login/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/Wise/ IG:https://www.instagram.com/wiseaccount/ TW:https://twitter.com/home
About the Role

Company Description

Wise is a global technology company, building the best way to move and manage the world’s money.
Min fees. Max ease. Full speed.

Whether people and businesses are sending money to another country, spending abroad, or making and receiving international payments, Wise is on a mission to make their lives easier and save them money.

As part of our team, you will be helping us create an entirely new network for the world's money.
For everyone, everywhere.

More about our mission and what we offer.

Job Description

Role/Programme:

As a Data Science Intern, you’ll join our Data Science team in the summer. This is an exciting opportunity to kick start your career and make a meaningful impact. You will be joining us for 10 weeks (22 June - 28 August 2026). 

In this role, you will:

  • You’ll work on a real data science project that matters to us, using up-to-date machine learning techniques. We can’t say what project yet, but your internship will be centred around this.

  • You will work directly on projects that impact our customers and will help us prioritise the most significant improvements to our products with their convenience and trust in mind.

  • Participate in building industry-proven machine learning based solutions and find opportunities to experiment with state-of-the-art algorithms.

Growth and Development:

At Wise, we believe in continuous learning and development. You will have access to:

  • Mentorship/ buddy programme: We’ve a Buddy Programme for you to give you as much possible connection with people who know what you’re going through.

  • Intern Insight sessions: These will be short intro presentations from various representatives of different business areas of Wise to make sure you have a chance to get to know as many teams and functions at Wise as possible

  • Be part of a global intern cohort: Join a diverse group of interns across different teams and locations, connect through shared experiences, and build lasting relationships while learning and growing together at Wise!

Qualifications

What does it take? These things are a must:

  • You are graduating in 2026 or in 2027 from Bachelors or Masters degree. This might be in Computer Science, Mathematics, or any other STEM subject

  • Able to start a 10 week internship on the 22nd of June, 2026

  • Exposure to computer science and machine learning fundamentals, Python and SQL 

  • Curious, keen to learn and proactive by nature

  • You are open to and value feedback in order to improve

  • Eligible to work in the UK without visa sponsorship

And any of these would be great, but aren’t essential:

  • A self-started side project(s) that you are proud to talk about

  • Experience in applying machine learning methods to solve a problem

  • Familiarity with Bayesian methods in machine learning

  • Familiarity with supervised ML

  • Familiarity with Apache Spark or other distributed processing frameworks

  • Experience in software development 

Additional Information

What you get back:

  • 🐶 Pet friendly offices 

  • 💸 Salary of £42,000 pro rata

  •  🏃‍♀️Lots of team activities

  • 💫 Read more about our benefits here!

For everyone, everywhere. We're people building money without borders  — without judgement or prejudice, too. We believe teams are strongest when they are diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We're proud to have a truly international team, and we celebrate our differences.
Inclusive teams help us live our values and make sure every Wiser feels respected, empowered to contribute towards our mission and able to progress in their careers.

If you want to find out more about what it's like to work at Wise visit Wise.Jobs.

Keep up to date with life at Wise by following us on LinkedIn and Instagram.

  • Compensation: GBP42000 - GBP42000 - yearly
  • Key Skills
    Machine LearningPythonSQLBayesian MethodsSupervised MLApache SparkDistributed Processing FrameworksSoftware Development
    Categories
    Data & AnalyticsScience & ResearchTechnologyFinance & AccountingSoftware
    Benefits
    Pet friendly officesTeam activities