Data Research Intern

Climate X is hiring a Data Research Intern in London to focus on data validation and quality assurance. The role involves reviewing asset location data, troubleshooting anomalies, and improving QA processes. Candidates should have experience in data validation, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Familiarity with AI tools is beneficial. This position is part of a hybrid work model.
Summary
Climate X is a leading climate risk intelligence company delivering high-resolution physical risk insights globally. Our product suite empowers organisations to measure, understand and mitigate the impact of climate change on physical assets and operations. We’re hiring a dedicated Data Quality Analyst to validate outputs and ensure the highest standards of data quality.


Responsibilities
Data Validation & Quality Assurance

Review and validate asset location data against online sources.
Identify inaccuracies, inconsistencies and edge cases requiring deeper investigation.
Conduct structured QA audits following established workflows and checklists.

Investigative Analysis

Troubleshoot anomalies and determine root causes of data irregularities.
Interpret ambiguous model outputs and apply sound judgment when verifying data.
Provide clear, structured feedback to improve pipeline logic and validation processes.

Workflow Execution & Improvement

Follow defined QA processes, including documentation, peer review and escalation paths.
Suggest refinements to validation workflows and contribute to operational efficiency.
Maintain comprehensive and clean issue tracking.

Tooling & Technical Competency

Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to support validation and cross-checking.
Use Excel for data manipulation, including PivotTables and lookups (PowerQuery a plus).

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communicate clearly with Product and Engineering teams about issues, risks and trends.
Manage stakeholders across the business when delivering customer data.
Participate in rapid feedback loops as the product’s logic and capabilities evolve.




Minimum Qualifications

Experience in data validation, data QA, anomaly detection or related operational roles.
Experience performing research tasks.
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
Proficiency with Excel (PivotTables, lookups; PowerQuery beneficial).
Familiarity with AI tools such as ChatGPT or similar.
Excellent written communication skills.
Ability to follow structured workflows and maintain documentation quality.


Preferred Qualifications

Experience validating or reviewing data.
Background in data operations involving complex or evolving datasets.
Exposure to GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) or willingness to learn.




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