Macro & Market Research Analyst Intern

Generali Italia; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 8,900 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Generali Italia invites applications for an internship in the Macro & Market Research team. You will assist in building asset pricing models, automating data handling, and supporting macro forecasts using regression and ML methods.

You will contribute to internal and external research pieces while developing skills in econometrics and data analysis.

Qualifications

• M.Sc. in Economics, Finance or similar - obtained or very close to completion.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly Excel).
• Good knowledge of time series/financial econometrics. Proficiency in Python (ML packages) is mandatory; EViews is a strong plus.
• Advanced knowledge of EViews is a strong plus. Provide code samples and a professor reference.

Responsibilities

• Build fair value models for asset prices and automate data management.
• Support development of macroeconomic forecasting models using regression and ML techniques.
• Participate in writing internal and external research pieces.

Skills

Python (ML packages)

Excel

Time series analysis

Communication skills

English fluency

Adaptability and ownership

Education

M.Sc. in Economics, Finance or similar

Tools

EViews

Job description

Job Description

The Macro & Market Research team's core accountabilities are to analyze the global economy and formulate the Financial Market House View ("top-down approach"),provide macro and financial forecasts and allocation proposals and investment ideas for the portfolio management and for Investment Committees. The team releases various external financial market publications and presentations, including for external client attraction and retention.

Macro & Market Research team is looking for one talented and proactive intern who will support the team on the following activities:

• Building fair value models for asset prices and automation of data management


• Support the development of macroeconomic forecasting models using regression and ML techniques.


• Participation in the writing of internal and external research pieces

Requirements

• M.Sc. in Economics, Finance or similar - obtained or very close to completion


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (particularly in Excel)


• Good knowledge of time series/financial econometrics. Proven proficiency in Python (esp. ML packages) is mandatory. Advanced knowledge of EViews is a strong plus. The candidate would be required to provide code samples and the name of a professor who can be contacted for reference.


• Basic background in asset pricing.


• Good communication skills.


• Fluency in written and spoken English.


• Excellent interpersonal skills


• High degree of flexibility and ownership


• Ability to adapt easily to different environments and situations


• Outstanding problem-solving and analytical skills

Company Profile

Generali is a major player in the global insurance industry - a strategic and highly important sector for the growth, development and welfare of modern societies. Over almost 200 years, we have built a multinational Group that is present in more than 60 countries, with 470 companies and nearly 80,000 employees. Our Group aims to become the standard bearer and industry leader in the European retail insurance market, building on our existing base of 50 million retail clients, out of an overall total of 72 million.

Generali Asset Management is a European investment specialist, offering a wide range of active funds and bespoke solutions across both public and private markets. Our investment experience is grounded in a solid heritage, with skills that have been developed and honed over time by managing Generali Group and external clients' assets.

Generali Asset Management S.p.A. guarantees a solid framework of services designed to support various asset management activities. Key elements include the provisioning of IT services over all applications underpinning the investment and asset management value chain (Front Office, Trading Desk, Investment Compliance, Middle and Back Office, Analytics and Reporting, etc.) The company also acts as a holding company, retaining share capital in the boutiques and Generali Investments' companies.