Finance Internship at Durham University

Durham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Quantitative Analysis, Programming, R, Python, Stata, Julia, Matlab, Data Collection, Data Set Construction, Technical Writing, Time Management, Interpersonal Communication, Collaboration, Financial Data Analysis

Industry

Higher Education

Description

The University At Durham University we are proud of our people. A globally outstanding centre of educational excellence, a collegiate community of extraordinary people, and a unique and historical setting – Durham is a university like no other. We believe that inspiring our people to do outstanding things at Durham enables Durham people to do outstanding things professionally and personally. Across the University we have a vast variety of roles and career opportunities, which together make us a large and successful community, that is a key hub of activity within our region and nationally. We would be thrilled if you would consider joining our thriving University. Further information about the University can be found here. The Role and Department Durham University Business School Durham University Business School is one of Durham University’s four Faculties and is comprised of four research-intensive departments: Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Management and Marketing. Known for its global reputation, its impact on policy and practice and its strong focus on ethics, responsibility and sustainability, the school aims to be a leading European business school with a strong global presence by 2027. The school currently has circa 200 academic and teaching staff, with plans and resource commitments to grow to 230 by 2027. In addition, 12 funded research centres (https://www.dur.ac.uk/business/research/research-centres/) blend leading theoretical perspectives with a strong emphasis on impact and engagement with practice, noted in www.durham.ac.uk/business. The school’s student population is around 4,000 across undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes. Our vision is to lead business thought and practice to improve global wealth and well-being. Our associated mission is to create, share and use knowledge to deliver equitable and sustainable futures around the world. We pursue this mission by advancing world changing knowledge and securing global impact through increasingly collaborative research across disciplines and around the world. The Department of Finance Our department is home to academics whose research is internationally renowned for intellectual rigour and for the benefits it brings to the society. Our research appears in leading academic journals, including the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, Journal of Financial and Quantitative Research, Review of Finance, Review of Financial Studies and leading field journals. You will have an opportunity to interact with and supervise our excellent undergraduate and postgraduate students. We work closely with business partners around the world, sharing insights, supporting innovation, and educating tomorrow’s leaders. More details about our research, teaching, and business connections can be found on our website: https://www.durham.ac.uk/business/about/departments/finance/ The Department of Finance at Durham University welcomes applications for a research internship in Finance. The successful candidate(s) will work with departmental staff to support research activities across the broad spectrum of finance. This is a flexible position, and applicants can apply for a 4 week or 6 week position. The below role descriptor seeks to capture the main requirements of the role consistently, providing a summary of the key duties of the flexible role to help in setting expectations for applicants, flexible workers and line managers. They are not intended to cover all duties which may be required. Role: Finance Internship Responsibilities: Under instruction from colleagues in the department and following appropriate training: To support the research project through data collection and preliminary analysis related to Finance, under the guidance of the academic supervisor. To document research findings and results through short written reports and oral presentations. To participate in regular meetings and discussions with the research team, contributing ideas, asking questions, and communicating information clearly and accurately. To identify issues or limitations encountered during data analysis and discuss these constructively with the academic supervisor, proposing potential solutions where appropriate. To contribute to the planning and organisation of project tasks over the internship period, helping to meet agreed milestones and deadlines. To work collaboratively with research colleagues, developing professional communication skills and an understanding of academic research environments and interdisciplinary teamwork. To follow good research practice, including maintaining accurate records, using computational tools responsibly, and adhering to health, safety, and data governance requirements. To contribute to a collegial, inclusive, and respectful working environment in which all members of the research group are treated fairly and with respect. To engage in professional development opportunities, such as training sessions or seminars relevant to Finance related research. Develop experience and skills from working in a real-world work environment Person Specification - External Essential Criteria Enrolled in a Finance undergraduate degree programme (level 2 or 3) or Finance MSc degree programme. Strong quantitative and programming skills (e.g., R, Python, Stata, Julia, Matlab) and the ability to apply those skills to a variety of situations and contexts, with a special interest in financial data and applications. Demonstrate technical knowledge of 1) collating, building and constructing large data sets, and 2) assisting in producing research outputs. Ability to work cooperatively as part of a research team, including active participation in meetings and discussions. Good time‑management and organisational skills, with the ability to plan tasks and meet agreed deadlines within a short internship timescale. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to supervisors and peers. Ability to liaise effectively with research colleagues and project stakeholders within the academic environment. Desirable Criteria Experience in building large data sets. Interest and experience working with financial data sets for research and education purposes. How to Apply To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Please don’t forget to check if there are any weighted criteria (see above). While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview. Submitting your application We prefer to receive applications online. We will update you about your application at various points throughout the selection process, via automated emails from our e-recruitment system. Please check your spam/junk folder periodically to make sure you have not missed any of our updates. What you need to submit A CV A 500 word supporting statement or covering letter stating your interest in the role, and how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria for the role. · To be eligible for the role, you must be a current undergraduate student (level 2 or 3) or masters student within the Department of Finance. Contact details For a chat about the role or any further information please contact Professor Danny McGowan Director of Research danny.mcgowan@durham.ac.uk

Responsibilities

Support research projects through data collection, preliminary analysis, and the documentation of findings via reports and presentations. Collaborate with the research team to meet project milestones while adhering to data governance and research practices.