Credit Research Intern

Zurich Insurance; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship (up to 30 h/wk)

LinkedIn training

Discounts on brands

Welcome pack with gadgets

Social clubs

Job summary

Zurich Insurance Group, via ServiZurich in Barcelona, is seeking a motivated Credit Research Intern to support fundamental research on corporate issuers and credit metrics. You will work on sector analyses, maintain research materials, and help develop analytical tools with modern technology.

The role offers hands-on exposure to traditional credit analysis and tech-enabled investment research, with up to 30 hours per week paid and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, data science, computer science or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in financial markets, fixed income and corporate credit.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to Python, SQL, VBA or similar tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support fundamental credit and sector research across corporate issuers.
• Review financial statements, earnings releases, and investor materials.
• Monitor credit metrics, leverage, liquidity, and issuer risks.
• Collaborate on development of dashboards and automated research workflows.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Python

SQL

VBA

English

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in finance/economics/math/engineering/data science/CS

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

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Credit Research Intern

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We Are Waiting for You

Hi there future intern!

I am Álvaro, the recruiter for this position (and hopefully, your future colleague!).

First, a little bit about what I like the most about working at ServiZurich: The environment here is incredibly collaborative and innovative. Our tech-driven mindset fosters continuous learning and growth, creating an atmosphere where everyone can thrive. Now, I can’t wait to share this exciting journey with you at the Zurich!

Let me take a wild guess: you’ve probably sifted through countless job offers today, and they all seem to blur together. Sound familiar? Well, here’s the scoop: At Zurich, we might not have all the answers (and we’re not striving for perfection!), but we’ve got something special. Curious? Keep reading!

First off, THANK YOU for considering our company. We understand that finding the right opportunity can be tough, but I’ll try to make it easier.

Who Are We?

Let me introduce us. You’re reading about Zurich Insurance Group, a global leader in insurance, but this role specifically pertains to ServiZurich. Established in Barcelona in 2006, ServiZurich operates as an integral part of Zurich Insurance Group, providing cutting-edge technological solutions and support to Zurich's local and global business units.

In addition to our technological solutions, we excel in investment, administration, and accounting, ensuring comprehensive support for Zurich's diverse operations.

What can you expect?

And you might be thinking: This is great, what will my day-to-day be like, at Zurich? I'm glad you asked – I asked myself the same question at the time.

We are seeking a motivated and intellectually curious intern to join the Credit Research & Analysis Team. The intern will support fundamental research on corporate credit issuers and sectors, help maintain high-quality research content, and contribute to the development of analytical tools using state-of-the-art technology. The role offers hand‑on exposure to both traditional credit analysis and technology-enabled investment research.

As a Credit Research Intern, you will have the opportunity to:

Fundamental credit and sector research

• Support analysts in the fundamental assessment of corporate issuers across sectors.
• Review financial statements, earnings releases, investor presentations and rating agency materials.
• Monitor credit metrics, leverage, liquidity, cash‑flow generation and key issuer risks.
• Contribute to sector outlooks, peer comparisons and thematic research projects.

Research content and team support

• Maintain and update issuer research, sector materials, internal databases and recurring publications.
• Assist in preparing concise research reports, presentations and materials supporting investment discussions.
• Collect, validate and organise data from internal and external sources, ensuring accuracy and consistency.

Technology and analytical tools

• Collaborate with the team in creating tools for credit‑market analysis, screening and relative‑value assessment.
• Support the development of dashboards, databases and automated research workflows.
• Explore practical applications of Python, data analytics, automation and generative or agentic AI within credit research.
• Work with market and financial data from Bloomberg and internal data platforms, subject to the relevant controls and governance.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

While we’re not seeking perfection or expecting you to save the world, we believe that if you meet some of these requirements, you’ll be a fantastic fit for our team. We are waiting for you!

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, engineering, data science, computer science or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in financial markets, fixed income and corporate credit.
• Basic understanding of financial statements, corporate finance and valuation concepts.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills, with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; exposure to Python, SQL, VBA or similar tools is an advantage.
• Interest in artificial intelligence, automation and data-driven research methods.
• Proactive, collaborative and able to manage several workstreams in a professional environment.
• Fluent written and spoken English.

And… What Makes Us Special?

• Paid Internship, up to 30 hours weekly with a flexible schedule.
• LinkedIn and internal training opportunities.
• Special discounts on various brands and products, plus great banking and insurance conditions.
• A welcome pack filled with amazing gadgets.
• Different social clubs such as hiking, investment, beach volley and many more!

Where Are We Located?

Via Augusta, Barcelona.

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We Are Waiting for You.

At Zurich, we are an equal opportunity employer. We attract and retain the best-qualified individuals available, regardless of race/ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

You are the heart & soul of Zurich!

At Zurich, we like to think outside the box and challenge the status quo. We take an optimistic approach by focusing on the positives and constantly asking What can go right?

We highly value the experience and know-how of our employees and offer a wide range of opportunities across business areas to encourage you to apply for new opportunities within Zurich when you are ready for your next career step.