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Assistant Macroeconomist Intern (12-month placement 2025-2026)

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AXA

10d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Research & Development
    Banking & Finance
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be an Economics undergrad, skilled in Excel and PowerPoint, with strong communication and teamwork abilities. Experience in Eviews and R is a plus; fluency in English is essential.
  • You will assist with research, prepare presentations, maintain financial models, analyze markets, co-author papers, and respond to current events in macroeconomics.

Requirements

  • 12-month undergraduate placement as part of integrated degree course.
  • Undergraduate student working towards Economics degree. Similar degrees with financial/maths co-disciplines will also be considered.
  • Advanced experience with Excel & Power Point is essential.
  • Good communication skills.
  • An enthusiasm to apply basic economic concepts to real world and market situations. A desire to build knowledge in different areas.
  • Ability to work as part of a collaborative team as well as perform independently in a detail-oriented, methodical manner and ability to work to deadlines important.
  • Useful to have experience with Eviews. Knowledge of R would be an advantage.
  • Written and spoken English fluency essential, French would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

  • You will provide research assistance and analytical support to the Macroeconomic Research team, primarily to the London-based Head of Macroeconomics and Chief Economist.
  • The breadth of work can be large, ranging from presentation production to quantitative research.
  • Focus will largely be on the US and UK.
  • The role will include a degree of report and powerpoint preparation; financial model upkeep, evaluation and creation; and real-time reaction to current events.
  • You will be involved in quantitative research topics and could be involved in co-authoring research papers and communicating the findings of research throughout the business.
  • The rôle will provide opportunity to apply economic thinking to specfic market developments and to learn about practical implications of economic forecasting.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Assistant Macroeconomist Intern placement?

The Assistant Macroeconomist Intern placement is for a duration of 12 months, specifically for the 2025-2026 period.

Where is the role based?

The role is based in London’s newest office space.

What qualifications are required for the internship?

Candidates need to be undergraduate students working towards an Economics degree or a similar degree with a financial/maths co-discipline. A 12-month undergraduate placement as part of an integrated degree course is also required.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include advanced experience with Excel and PowerPoint, good communication skills, and an enthusiasm to apply basic economic concepts to real-world market situations.

Is experience with specific software required?

Experience with Eviews is useful, and knowledge of R would be considered an advantage.

What languages are required for the role?

Fluency in written and spoken English is essential, and knowledge of French would be an advantage.

What type of work will the intern be involved in?

The intern will provide research assistance and analytical support, including report and PowerPoint preparation, financial model upkeep, quantitative research topics, and co-authoring research papers.

What is the application deadline?

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2025.

Is AXA IM committed to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, AXA IM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates with disabilities or any other protected characteristic to apply. They are committed to providing reasonable accommodation when needed.

What opportunities for growth are offered during the internship?

Interns will be part of a forward-thinking business with internal opportunities and personalized learning paths available to help them constantly develop their skills and abilities.

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Mission & Purpose

We always start with our customers. As one of the largest global insurers, our purpose is to act for human progress by protecting what matters. Protection has always been at the core of our business, helping individuals, businesses and societies to thrive. And AXA has always been a leader, an innovator, an entrepreneurial company, fostering progress in all its dimensions. Our purpose also links back to the Group's roots. From the outset, AXA has been committed to acting as a force for collective good. From solidarity-based actions with AXA Hearts In Action to work on prevention issues with the AXA Research Fund and the fight against climate change, AXA has always been attentive to its social environment and embraced its responsibility as an insurer: responsibility for taking action upstream in order to better understand risks, with one goal in mind: to ensure better protection.