Quantum Computing Intern

We are looking for a Quantum Computing Intern to join ace for an initial 3-month period, with the possibility of extension. This role is for someone with a strong interest in quantum computing and emerging technologies, and a solid technical academic background, ideally in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a related discipline. You will support ace in strengthening its quantum computing research, market positioning, thought leadership, and commercial proposition, with a particular focus on relevance to financial services. This is an opportunity to work at the intersection of deep technology, strategic research, and client-facing advisory in a fast-moving business environment.

What You Will Do

• Conduct research on quantum computing developments, vendors, tooling, and market activity
• Track the implications of quantum computing for financial services, including areas such as optimisation, risk, portfolio construction, cryptography, and long-term operating model impact
• Support the development of ace's quantum computing proposition, helping translate technical concepts into commercially credible client material
• Produce high-quality written content, including research briefs, presentation materials, draft articles, market commentary, and internal knowledge assets
• Help identify where quantum intersects with broader post-digital themes, including AI, cyber resilience, infrastructure, and next-generation financial services architecture
• Contribute to external thought leadership and marketing materials where relevant
• Support ad hoc strategic research across client opportunities and proposition development

Requirements

• Undergraduate or recent graduate in computer science, physics, mathematics, engineering, or a similar technical discipline
• Strong interest in quantum computing, with evidence of academic, project, or personal engagement in the topic
• Ability to understand technical concepts and explain them clearly to a non-specialist but commercially minded audience
• Strong research and writing skills
• Interest in the application of emerging technology to financial services
• Curious, proactive, and comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment
• High standards of accuracy, structure, and professionalism

Nice to have

• Familiarity with quantum concepts such as qubits, superposition, entanglement, quantum optimisation, or post-quantum cryptography
• Exposure to Python, Qiskit, or related technical tooling
• Interest in capital markets, banking, asset management, or financial market infrastructure
• Experience producing presentations, research papers, or technical content

Benefits

This is not a generic internship. You will be contributing to how a growing advisory firm develops its point of view and commercial positioning on one of the most important emerging technology themes. For the right person, it is a chance to build real experience across research, strategy, content, and proposition development in a live business context.