Quant Intern - Risk Consulting

About the role

EY is looking for a Quant Intern in its Risk Consulting practice in Belgrade. You will support projects focused on statistical models development and validation, simulations and scenario analyses, mostly used in risk management and accounting within financial institutions such as banks. The role suits a motivated team player passionate about financial modelling and open to continuous learning.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development and validation of statistical models for risk assessment and financial analysis within the Financial Services and Risk Management Team.
• Collect, clean and process data to support accurate financial modelling and back-testing.
• Research financial markets, economic trends and quantitative finance methodologies to inform model development and risk management strategies.
• Help manage credit, market, operational and liquidity risks using advanced quantitative techniques.
• Document quantitative methodologies, procedures and analysis results, keeping records for model development, testing and validation.
• Assist in preparing client proposals and pre-sales materials.

Required profile

• Near graduate (final year) in a quantitative or financial field such as econometrics, statistics, mathematics, finance or economics.
• Understanding of banking business and general financial services, as the work is mainly with clients from that sector.
• Solid understanding of probability theory and statistics.
• Team player who takes initiative and owns their tasks.

Required skills

• Familiarity with at least one programming language for statistical computing and data visualisation (R or Python preferred).
• Understanding of databases and SQL.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

What we offer

• Learning about financial risk statistical models, risk management, financial management and the regulatory landscape through real client challenges.
• First-hand exposure to best practices in banks and financial institutions in Serbia, Montenegro, BiH, Croatia and other countries.
• A close-knit, growing team in a flexible, inclusive environment.