Quant & Analytics Intern - Financial Services Risk Consulting
Beschreibung
Ernst & Young AG (EY) is a globally connected professional services firm operating across more than 150 countries. The Financial Services Risk Advisory team in Zurich delivers consulting and audit projects across all areas of Risk Management for financial services clients including banks, insurers, clearing houses and private equity. The team's Quant & Analytics practice focuses on quantitative risk management, model validation, product valuation, and regulatory engagement for high-profile domestic and international clients. As a full team member from day one, the intern will contribute to real client projects within the Quant & Analytics team. Responsibilities include: building and reviewing quantitative models for market, credit, operational and fraud-related risk; running statistical and quantitative analyses to validate models and presenting results internally, to clients and to regulators via memos and presentations; supporting the independent audit of clients' internal models; valuing financial products and contracts including structured products and derivatives; analysing clients' risk management functions and risk appetite against regulatory requirements covering market, credit, liquidity and operational risk; and supporting non-financial risk engagements in sustainability and climate risk. Recently graduated or currently finishing a Master's degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, physics, statistics, financial or computational engineering, econometrics, data science or a similar discipline. Genuine interest in financial risk management and applying classical and modern quantitative techniques to real risk challenges. Sharp analytical mind with the ability to combine methodological rigour and cross-disciplinary thinking. Programming experience in Python, R, C# or VBA is an advantage; exposure to machine learning is a welcome plus but not required. Curiosity about innovation and emerging trends including AI, ML and LLMs in banking and insurance; interest in sustainability is a plus. Excellent written and spoken English is required; German and French are each a strong plus, and any additional language is a bonus. Open mind, strong interpersonal skills, initiative and flexibility to thrive in a multinational team. EY offers a hands-on internship with real project responsibility from day one, exposure to high-profile domestic and international financial services clients, and a dedicated counselor for guidance throughout the internship. Interns will benefit from access to the latest technology, coaching and training programs, and a globally connected network of colleagues, mentors and leaders. EY fosters an inclusive workplace with equal access to opportunities and provides support for any accommodation needs during the recruitment process. The role is based in the Zurich office.