FAQs
What is the primary focus of the internship role at ION?
The primary focus of the internship role is to innovate financial services in areas such as wealth management, credit lending, risk management, and compliance within commercial/retail banks in Italy through quantitative modeling and analysis.
What types of skills will I develop during this internship?
During this internship, you will learn quantitative modeling of business processes, codification of customer requirements, business intelligence using PowerBI and Excel, and data manipulation with Python libraries such as Pandas or Spark.
Is prior experience with BI tools required?
While hands-on experience with BI tools like Excel and PowerBI is preferred, it is not strictly required for the internship.
What programming languages and libraries should I be familiar with?
Familiarity with Python data science libraries such as Pandas, PySpark, and Scikit-learn is a plus, but not mandatory for applying.
What underlying qualities are you looking for in a candidate?
We are looking for candidates who are passionate about quantitative modeling, can balance quality and speed of delivery, proactively contribute insights, and enjoy sharing knowledge and documenting their work.
Is fluency in English required for this position?
Yes, fluency in English is required for this internship position.
Will I be involved in presenting findings to clients?
Yes, you will be involved in presenting findings and recommendations to external clients and internal stakeholders.
What type of analysis will I be performing during the internship?
You will perform business process analyses, quantitative analyses, and implementation analysis, and contribute to defining product roadmaps.
Will I receive guidance during my internship?
Yes, you will work collaboratively with colleagues who can provide guidance and support throughout your internship experience.