Intern - Economic Analysis

GM Financial; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Competitive pay

Job summary

GM Financial is seeking an Economics internship candidate to work on data analysis, econometric modeling, and presentation of findings to leadership. You will contribute to multiple datasets, databases, and model documentation while gaining exposure to industrial finance projects in a hybrid environment.

You will develop skills in econometrics, data visualization, and AI-assisted research, with opportunities to collaborate across departments and present actionable insights to senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Masters in a quantitative field with at least one semester remaining.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to convey findings to leadership.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience with data analysis, econometrics or model development is a plus.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analyzing key metrics and performing data analysis.
• Develop and maintain databases and data-driven models.
• Prepare residual value meetings and support economic analyses.
• Summarize findings and create polished presentations for internal clients.
• Collaborate with leadership to communicate risk analysis and implications.

Skills

Data analysis

Econometrics

Statistical modeling

Presentation skills

Written & verbal communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Mathematics

Master's degree in Economics

Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

Microsoft Copilot

SQL

Python

Excel

Job description

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

Job Description

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose:

We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters.

About the role:

We are looking for students who are ready to take on stimulating projects and gain exposure to a variety of industrial initiatives. Are you interested in working in the Economics field? Does working with large data sets, analyzing performance trends, or designing and implementing model documentation interest you? Then we have an opportunity for you!

In This Role You Will

• Assist in analyzing key metrics and performing data analysis
• Develop and maintain various databases
• Assist team in preparing residual value meetings
• Assisting in the data collection and maintenance of data driven models.
• Learn how to use research and analysis to quantify the impact of economic, legal and industry factors that affect portfolio performance and asset values.
• Build a foundation on summarizing, reporting, and providing polished presentations on findings to a variety of internal clients as well as interacting with other departments in the interest of achieving the overall company objectives.
• Assist the Economics team in modeling efforts through an in-depth knowledge of econometrics, diligent knowledge of economic and market data, and providing insightful interpretation through outside of the box analysis.
• Help improve and apply advanced analytical skills and processes through data analysis, model development and strategy testing.
• Build technical knowledge to support research and analytic responsibilities
• Assist in conducting research projects, incorporating solutions, data collection and analysis, summarizing findings, developing recommendations and effectively communicating to leadership the impact to the business
• Partner with and provide recommendations to business leadership on economic analysis effectively communicate risk analysis and implications to senior leadership

Qualifications

What makes You an ideal candidate?

• Must be a current student pursuing a Master's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Mathematics, Economics, Data Science, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Statistics with at least one semester remaining upon start of the internship.
• Must possess a minimum of a 3.0 (out of a 4-point scale) overall GPA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required. This incumbent will be required to give presentations and communicate with business leaders.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, problem solving, and conceptual skills required.
• Must be detail oriented and able to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work independently or in a team setting.
• Previous internships are considered a plus.

Additional Knowledge And Skills

Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:

• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
• Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
• Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
• Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
• Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection

Our Culture

Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation

Competitive pay

Work Life Balance

Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office

Immigration Details

• GM FINANCIAL DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM FINANCIAL AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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