Market Risk Analyst

2027 Spring Internship – Market Risk
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Location:
Luxembourg
- Start date: February 2027
- Programme: Spring Internship
- Sector: Asset Management and Financial Services Key Criteria:
- Candidates must be enrolled at University (Bachelor's or Master's) for the whole time of the internship, alternatively; gap year between Bachelor's and Master's studies.
- Advanced English; German language beneficial but not required.
- Student in the field of economics, quantitive finance, mathematics or related subject. The Opportunity Join a leading global asset management organisation and gain practical experience within an international Market Risk team. This internship offers exposure to individual projects, industry speakers, networking opportunities and day-to-day collaboration with experienced professionals. You will receive support from mentors and managers while developing valuable knowledge of asset management, financial markets and investment risk. Subject to performance, successful interns may be considered for a place on the organisation’s graduate programme the following year. The Team The Market Risk team designs and implements the framework governing investment-risk monitoring across a global range of funds. Its responsibilities include Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, leverage monitoring and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. The team also acts as a centre of expertise, advising colleagues on market-risk methodologies, models and monitoring procedures. What You’ll Be Doing As a Market Risk Intern, you will:
- Support the daily oversight of risk analytics for globally managed investment funds.
- Conduct risk assessments across different asset classes, investment strategies and funds.
- Review risk models and analyse model parameters and updates.
- Support global and local Risk Management projects.
- Review risk results and fund-risk profiles alongside senior risk managers.
- Work with investment specialists, analysts and risk colleagues across international locations, including Frankfurt, Berlin, London, Hong Kong and New York. What We’re Looking For You should be:
- Currently studying economics, quantitative finance, mathematics or a related subject.
- Highly analytical, with strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working independently and taking responsibility for your work.
- Interested in financial markets, asset management and investment-risk management.
- Familiar with financial instruments such as equities, fixed-income securities and derivatives.
- Interested in applying artificial intelligence and programming to financial analysis.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office.
- Fluent in English; additional language skills would be advantageous.
- Motivated by the opportunity to work in an international environment. Experience with Python, SQL or VBA would be particularly valuable. AI and Future Skills The future of asset management will be shaped by people who can combine curiosity, sound judgement and technology. You will be encouraged to explore how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, can support research, risk analysis, productivity and innovation. You will also develop an understanding of the responsible and ethical use of technology within financial services. We particularly value:
- Curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Critical thinking and sound judgement.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- An enthusiasm for using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes. Application Process
- Online application.
- Online assessments.
- Video interview.
- Final interview day, conducted in English. Successful candidates will be required to provide a current criminal-record extract. Equal Opportunities We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive and welcoming workplace where different perspectives, experiences and backgrounds are valued. Applications are welcomed from talented people of all cultures, nationalities, races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, beliefs and generations. Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. Invest in your future. Apply today.