Intern - Risk Consulting - Quant & Analytics

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

EY is looking for an intern to join our Quantitative Advisory Services (QAS) team in Geneva. QAS works with clients in Financial Services with regulatory/risk modelling challenges in areas such as market, credit, liquidity and counterparty risks.  We are working closely with other financial services risk practitioners bringing together the range of quantitative modelling and technical skillsets needed to support clients’ often highly specific and complex requirements.

Your key responsibilities

You will participate in engagement execution and delivery; take part to EY educational program to continuously develop skills; as well as develop and maintain productive relationships with clients. In particular:

• Consulting engagements where you will support our clients (financial institutions and commodity trading companies ranging from leading global market players to more regional focused institutions) in financial risk management related challenges ranging from the review or development of firm wide risk quantitative models to the valuation of complex derivatives, including applying advanced analytics from banks or commodity traders;
• Assist audit mandates where you will support our audit teams in the areas of the valuation of financial products and contracts / physical assets and validation of all kind of risk related models;
• Develop your technical and social skills in particular through internal and external training opportunities, including obtaining professional degrees like GARP FRM.

What we look for

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust. 

Qualifications:

• You have recently graduated or are currently finishing a master’s degree in banking and finance with strong quantitative knowledge
• A strong interest in Risk Management, financial product valuation, data analysis, and the banking sector, ideally developed through internships in financial environments or risk management in an international context
• Some knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements (Basel III Final for example)
• You have some programming experience with languages such as (but not limited to) Python, SQL, R, C# or VBA
• You are curious about innovation (such as generative AI, AI/ML, robotics and blockchain) and applying new and classical quantitative techniques to solve risk management problems
• You speak excellent French and English, Italian or German is a plus
• You are open minded, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to demonstrate initiative and a flexible working style in a multinational team

What’s in it for you

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology and surround you with high-performing teams. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skills you need - all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.

Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities. If you require any accommodation during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

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Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.