Economist Trainee (m/f/d)

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Clients & Markets

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

Pwc Luxembourg is hiring an Economist Trainee M/F/D. What if it was you?

Who we are: We are the largest professional services firm in Luxembourg, providing audit, tax and advisory services including management consulting, transaction, financing and regulatory advice to a wide variety of clients. To make it happen, we count on the expertise of over 3,700 people from more than 94 different countries, who strive every day to reach excellence and team up to solve important problems through innovative solutions. We value diverse and singular career paths, embrace everyone's unique self and encourage our People to fuel their potential in a work environment that is inclusive, stimulating, and motivating.

Your mission: Our Market Research Centre, based out of Luxembourg, is expanding and we are looking for people who are eager to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment. The centre is responsible for analysing current and future market trends, as well as conduct competitor and product analysis within the financial services industry and its different sub-sectors (including asset management, private banking, insurance, etc).

In this role you will participate in the realisation of thought leadership reports, surveys, client assignments and other studies for PwC, or on behalf of PwC clients. These analyses may concern one specific country or have a European and/or worldwide coverage.

Be a part of our team where you will:

Perform research and data analysis, develop hypothesis, and publish thought leadership reports, surveys, and other studies for PwC, or on behalf of PwC clients.

Your tasks will include:

• Supporting senior economists in performing descriptive statistics analysis, univariate and multivariate analysis, econometric modelling and forecasts, using statistical tools (excellent command of Excel, STATA or any other statistical software is a prerequisite); knowledge of forecasting and predictive analysis is a must;
• Participating in the design of methodologies to be applied on specific economic issues;
• Supporting data collection from business databases and recognised sources to build data sets (time series, cross-section and panel data sets);
• Exploring and examining data to find hidden patterns;
• Leveraging technologies to create automated workflows and processes;
• Visualising data using adequate software tools, such as PowerBI, Tableau, SAP SAC, Excel, etc.;
• Leveraging data analytics systems, models (e.g. forecasting, predictive), languages (e.g. Python, R) and methodologies to analyse data and create insight;
• Preparing and updating presentations for internal and external use;
• Assisting senior market analysts in writing reports on given client assignments and research topics.
  
  

Let’s talk about you. If you...

• Are currently studying economics, statistics or data science (Master’s degree level or equivalent) and within the framework of your studies you need to carry out an internship of 6 month minimum;
• Have proficient computer skills (in particular with Excel, STATA, and R or other relevant statistical software, plus Microsoft Office) and superior organisational skills;
• Have excellent written, analytical and verbal communication skills in English;
• Are autonomous, rigorous, curious and proactive;
• Have a critical mindset, you challenge ideas and you are able to think out of the box;
• Are stress resistant and able to cope with multiple demands and requirements.
• You are the candidate we are looking for!
  
  

A final word about us: At PwC, we believe diversity is the representation of all the characteristics that make us both alike and unique. Our backgrounds, cultures, nationalities, lifestyles, identities, opinions and beliefs, approaches to solving problems, ways of working, and views of personal and professional success, all add value to the services we deliver to our clients. Our objective is to nurture an inclusive environment where a diversity mindset is ingrained, and inclusion is the norm. We constantly focus on respecting and valuing individual differences.

Ready to grow your potential, reaching excellence together? Apply to the position now!

For more information about the Market Research Centre, visit

https://www.pwc.lu/en/market-research-centre.html.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor Degree - Economics, Bachelor Degree - Finance, Bachelor in Business Administration

Degrees/Field of Study preferred: Master of Business Administration, Master Degree - Finance, Master Degree - Economics

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

English, French, German

Travel Requirements

Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

No

Government Clearance Required?

No

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