About Steyn Group
Steyn Group is a global single-family office platform that specialises in private market investments. We provide infrastructure and capital to seed, support, and scale emerging investment managers and operating businesses. Our data team plays a vital role in enabling data-driven decision-making across the group and our network of leading investors.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and analytical Data Science Intern to join our data team for 3-4 days per week over a 4-8 week period. You will work on real-world projects, helping the business extract, clean, and visualise data that informs key investment and operational decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a student in their final or penultimate-year pursuing a degree in a computational, mathematical, or science-based field, who is looking to gain hands-on experience in data science within a fast-paced, impactful environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Scope and research data sources and create project plans
* Source and extract data from APIs, downloads, and other relevant sources (CSV, JSON, etc.)
* Clean, structure, and prepare data for presentation
* Create informative outputs such as dashboards, reports, or visualizations to support business decisions
* Present findings clearly and effectively to internal stakeholders and external clients
* Learn and apply new data processing techniques and tools (ETL pipelines, frameworks, etc.)
Requirements
* Currently pursuing a degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Working knowledge of Python (R, HTML or similar languages are a bonus)
* Willingness to learn new tools and processes
* Initiative, curiosity, and the ability to work independently
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Enthusiastic and proactive mindset
Preferred Skills
* Familiarity with machine learning frameworks
* Experience with data processing tools such as Airflow or Docker
* Exposure to data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Plotly, Power BI)
What You’ll Gain
* Hands-on experience with data extraction, cleaning, and visualization
* Exposure to real-world business and investment data challenges
* Mentorship from experienced professionals in data and finance
* Flexible working schedule tailored to your availability
* Introduction to professional tools and workflows used in data science and business analytics
* Insight into private markets and the operations of a leading global investment group