IMPERIAL COLLEGE LONDON MASTER’S GRADUATE JOINS QOMPLY
Technical-Business Analysis Intern Programme at Qomply
27 March 2025
Max Wadsworth joined Qomply’s Intern Programme after completing a Master's in Digital Chemistry at Imperial College London. In this interview, he shares how his background in chemistry and data analytics led him to Qomply and highlights his favourite aspects of the internship, including the collaborative and supportive work environment.
What made you choose Qomply?
I found Qomply through the Imperial Careers Service and was interested by the description of the role. The internship offered a mix of technology and operation, which matched the type of role I was looking for since graduating.
After researching more about Qomply and looking through past intern interviews, I grew more excited by the idea of developing my technical ability, whilst learning more about the finance sector, and after the interviews with the directors, the company culture was constantly shown, and I knew it would be the place to learn.
What is your coding background?
I started coding during my second year as a Chemistry undergrad, doing a Python elective which taught the basics of Python. This was my first exposure to using and writing code, and it made me more curious to use this technology. I then completed a Master’s in Digital Chemistry, which was a deeper dive into applications of machine learning, AI and data analytics in chemical research.
What have you learnt during the internship so far?
I have learnt a lot in such a short amount of time, such as implementing coding best practises, working within an agile team, and gaining experience with front-end and back-end development, whether it is creating web pages for marketing or performing unit & regression tests for our technology. Outside of the technical skills, I have also had the opportunity to learn about the different functions in a start-up business and financial terminology, thanks to our former-FCA director, Sophia Fulugunya, who knows everything there is to know about transaction reporting.
What is your favourite part of the internship?
I find the learning and development culture fantastic and is supported by the team environment. As our director Michelle tells me in our 1-on-1 meetings, this is a journey and when things become easier, the screws are tightened, which has pushed me to learn quickly. The projects I have been assigned have given me the opportunity to work on projects that are used by clients and learn something new. There have been moments where I have felt overwhelmed, and the amazing development team have been fantastic, embodying the culture that Qomply has nurtured within everyone.
What do you like to do when you aren't working?
I keep active, playing hockey for my local club every weekend in the winter, but I also boulder and run for a different challenge, both physically and mentally. I love all types of food and trying new things, whether it's trying the global varieties of chicken and rice on Leather Lane street market, trying new cuisines, or cooking a new recipe for my family.
