Working Student in Quantitative Research 40%, duration 12 months

As a Working Student your main responsibilities will involve:

• Help to define the quantitative analysis and model-based approach to covering fixed income, equity and currency markets.
• Improve the team’s forecasting capabilities.
• Maintain and develop macroeconomic and financial databases.
• Research topical economic and financial issues, providing coherent and structured analysis.
• Provide accurate and timely data analysis.
• Employ a systematic approach to information gathering.
• Help to develop tools to monitor and assess climate change related risk and opportunity

What You Will Do

As a Working Student your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

• Master in statistics, economics/finance, maths, physics or other quantitative science
• Programming skills and experience of applying machine learning would be beneficial
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Good understanding of/interest in macroeconomics and financial market fundamentals

Additional Information

We look forward to receiving your online application.

At our Quai Zurich Campus, our culture and our people are what set us apart. We thrive on face-to-face interactions that drive collaboration, nurture our unique culture, and amplify our success. Enjoy the best of both worlds with the flexibility to work up to two days remotely per week within Switzerland, allowing you to balance personal commitments while excelling in your career. Please discuss your flexibility needs with us during your interview.

Who We Are

At Zurich, we foster a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our 53,000 employees worldwide live our values to protect you, to inspire confidence and help you reach your full potential. We promote opportunities for equity among our professionals, regardless of gender, differently abled, LGBTQ +, race, ethnicity, generations, belief, etc.

Find out more About Us.

To protect both you and our employees, we might have interviews and onboarding remotely leveraging digital technologies and tools. You will receive more information as you progress in your journey with us.

Detailed information about Next Generation Career Opportunities can be found here.

Information for recruitment agencies

Zurich does not accept any applications from recruitment agencies for this position. We refuse any responsibility for unsolicited applications as well as any associated fees.

Why 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 are an equal opportunity employer who knows that each employee is unique – that’s what makes our team so great!

Join us as we constantly explore new ways to protect our customers and the planet.

• Location(s): CH – Zürich
• Remote working: Hybrid
• Schedule: Full Time
• Recruiter name: Erolinda Kuqi