Credit Research & Analysis Internship

Hey!

I am Juan, the recruiter for this role. I love to travel, read, and spend the afternoon with my pets. Lovely to meet you!

Perhaps this is the 10th Job Description you read today, sitting on your couch with Netflix playing in the background, or contemplating your life planning to refresh your career. I am sure by now all offers look the same.

I will be honest with you, at Zurich we do not claim to be perfect, but we are pretty cool! If you want to know why, keep reading!

But first, THANK YOU for showing interest in our company. We know that a job search can be challenging, but don’t worry, what goes around comes around!

Let’s get straight to the point! I will try to sum up our DNA in 2 essential points:

• We love volunteering but we prefer to be Change Activists. What does that mean? We focus our efforts in helping youths in risk of social marginalization and fighting climate change by reforesting parks or woods in Madrid and in the Doñana Forest. This year alone, we have already volunteered for over 13000h!

• At Zurich we say it loud and clear: We are proud of our colors, we believe that a diverse and inclusive team makes the difference. We don’t discuss disability, we discuss capability! We want you to be yourself, without closets in between or glass ceilings making you fragile. 50% of our high responsibility positions are occupied by women (including our Direction Committee). Do you know that we produce our own podcasts about gender identity? We are building a company were everyone is welcome!

At this point you might be asking yourself: Juan, how will be my day to day wearing the blue sweater?  I asked that question too.

Hey there! Great question! Your day-to-day at Zurich will be dynamic and engaging, filled with a variety of tasks that will keep you on your toes. Here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

1. You'll dive deep into the financial health of corporate issuers of fixed income securities. This means understanding their strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks.

2. You'll keep an eye on the global financial and industrial sectors, understanding trends and how they might impact our investments.

3. You'll work closely with our Portfolio Management teams, ensuring they have the best research content to make informed decisions.

4. You'll be involved in creating and maintaining tools that help us value securities and capital structures accurately.

5. You’ll take part in exciting projects aimed at enhancing how we analyze financial markets, ensuring we stay ahead of the curve.

6. You'll collaborate on developing advanced quantitative tools and models for the Credit Market, leveraging your analytical skills to drive innovation.

Every day will bring new challenges and opportunities, making sure you’re constantly learning and growing. Plus, you'll be part of a team that values diversity, inclusion, and making a positive impact in the world. We can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll achieve with us!

Hope this gives you a clear picture of what your day-to-day would look like. Exciting times ahead!

How do you know you fit in? I’ll explain:

Don’t worry, we are not asking you to save the planet or meet 100% of the requirements.  

1. Are you studying a degree or master’s in finance, science, or any quantitative subject? Perfect! That's exactly what we're looking for.

2. Do you have a high level of spoken and written English? Excellent! Communication is key in our international team, and we mostly communicate in English.

3. Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment? If you enjoy working with diverse teams and bringing your unique perspective, you’ll fit right in.

4. Are you proactive, passionate about new technologies, and always eager to learn? We love that attitude! It’s what drives innovation here at Zurich.

5. Are you proficient in coding languages like Python or R? Fantastic! Your technical skills will be a great asset.

7. Are you efficient with Microsoft Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)?  Great! These tools are essential for our day-to-day operations.

If you found yourself nodding along to most of these points, then congratulations – you’re a fantastic fit! We’re excited about the possibility of you bringing your unique skills and enthusiasm to our team. Welcome aboard!

We're looking forward to meeting you, but first you need to know:  

• It is required to be able to make a collaboration agreement with the University and / or Business School for a minimum of 6 months with the possibility of extension.    
• We do not stop growing and if this works, we would love you to keep growing with us!  
• Part-time (5h/day from Monday to Friday).  
• The location will be in our offices in Barcelona.   
• It is a paid internship of 800€.    
• In addition, you will have access to training and much more!  

If you managed to read up to this point, THANK YOU! We are pretty cool, aren’t we?

If you feel butterflies in your stomach and you think we are a match, send smoke signs… or your CV if you think the smoke thing won’t cut it.

And to top it off, do you want to know what Zurich employees think? I could tell you we are nº1 Top Employers in Spain, but we would love you to hear it from our people by visiting our Glassdoor profile. No blessing in disguise!

I hope to meet you soon!

Juan Zorrilla.