Quantitative Research Intern: Emerging Markets FX, Rates, and Portfolio Management

Company: Credit Agricole CIB

Position: Global Markets Division - Quantitative Research Intern: Emerging Markets (6 Month)

Start Date: June 10, 2024

About Us:

Crédit Agricole CIB is the Corporate & Investment Banking arm of the Crédit Agricole group. Crédit Agricole CIB offers its clients a large range of products and services in capital markets, investment banking, structured finance and corporate banking. The Bank provides support to clients in large international markets through its network, with a presence in major countries such as Europe, America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

About the Role: Quantitative Research Intern in EM FX and Rates and Portfolio Management

Our internship program is designed to immerse participants in the day-to-day activities of the Global Markets Division. In an effort to provide the participants with a well-rounded experience, the curriculum will include, but is not limited to, the following:

• Maintenance and assistance with ongoing development of the EM FX investment portfolio research product, including model enhancement through rules-based, machine learning and AI techniques,  backtesting, and other improvements to the investment process under the guidance of the Head of EM Research and Strategy, Americas at Credit Agricole CIB and Global Research Strategic Data Management team
• Analyze EM FX and fixed income markets, central bank policies, political and geopolitical developments and trading strategies, with an additional in-depth focus on Latin America, under the guidance of the Head of EM Research and Strategy, Americas at Credit Agricole CIB
• Contribute to the expansion of the research data set on EM FX and interest rate related products and to the optimisation of data processing
• Contribute to the development of internal tools (Market intelligence dashboards) leveraging CA-CIB research database
• Develop strong relationship with sales and trading within the bank to market research internally and build the research franchise.
• Attend speaker series, networking and social events
• Role will be based in New York

Eligibility:

• Graduate degree in Science, Engineering, etc. or international equivalent
• Authorization for employment in the U.S. without sponsorship
• Available to participate in a 6 month internship program starting in June 2024 and openness to potential employment opportunity thereafter

Desired Profile: 

• Enthusiasm for financial markets
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and Power BI
• Programming skills: Python