About IHS Markit

At the heart of IHS Markit, we are an information company. With expertise across the world’s largest industries we leverage technology and data science, to provide the insights, software and data to help our customers make better informed decisions, driving growth, performance and efficiency.

During your summer at IHS Markit you'll have the chance to partner with our industry experts, with on the job experience focusing on high impact work that allows you to apply and develop your skills. Networking, business insights and tailored learning opportunities all support your growth and development, setting you up for success as you begin your career.

Eligibility: Our next internship program runs through the summer of 2020. We’re looking for students who are working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent), and due to complete their studies and be available for a full time graduate role commencing in the summer of 2021.

We want to build a pipeline of exceptional emerging leaders. If you excel in your internship, you could be fast tracked onto our full-time graduate program!

The role

The primary responsibility is to support the effective project delivery that supports our customers and colleagues using Agile methodology while working closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters.

Specific keys to success include, but are not limited to, the ability to:

• Understand and document business requirements
• Conduct regular status and strategy meetings with internal project teams
• Communicate and gain sign off from business stakeholders
• Work cross functionally with the firm to regularly interact with a diverse set of colleagues, including sales, design, development, and engineering teams.
• Have a strong understanding of customers’ needs and link them to the organization’s product/service strategies
• Continue to grow by learning new tools and techniques

What we're looking for

We seek candidates with diverse backgrounds and ideas with a desire to learn and thrive. The Summer Internship Program will provide you with a variety of experiences to help you identify your strengths, develop highly transferable skills and align you to a successful career path for a bright future at HIS Markit. To be eligible for a Summer Internship, you will:

• Pursuing working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent) completing no later than September 2021
• This program is aimed at students with 0-6 months relevant work experience
• Demonstrated passion or interest in one or more of our key industries
• Excellent verbal and presentation skills
• Excel skills and proficiency with other MS applications (Word and PowerPoint)
• The ability to work to deadlines and prioritize a complex workload
• Strong quantitative, analytical and quality control skills
• Strong attention to detail
• A flexible attitude and the ability to work collaboratively
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• An ability to learn and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
• Be legally eligible to work for the duration of the program in the country for which you apply

For our Technology Stream applicants, we recommend the following:

• A Science, Technology, Engineering or Math’s related degree
• An understanding and/or interest in any of the following;
• Software development methodologies
• Quality assurance
• Infrastructure
• Microsoft technologies
• Relational databases
• Java based technologies

How to apply

Submit your online application, which should include your CV

Application and assessment process

The assessment process that follows is designed to ensure you can learn more about us, showcase your skills and find a role that is right for you.

Stage 1: Submit online application

Stage 2: Initial screening process

Stage 3: Final stage assessment day

You may be considered for multiple suitable roles throughout this process. If these roles fall within the same stream, you will be assessed during the same process. If the roles fall across multiple streams, you may be asked to complete different assessments aligned to those roles.

We recruit on a rolling basis and most of our assessment days are due to take place from November 2019. We recommend early application.

Our commitment to diversity

Our business and our customers are diverse, and we believe that embracing a diverse and inclusive environment is key to defining who we are. Our people are what makes us unique and you will get the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from across the world who continuously find the best possible solutions, adding value and driving change for our customers.