Economist - Student position

abra•Wheaton, IL

About The Position

abra is hiring a Student for the Finance Department for a Junior Economist position. This role requires a third-year Economics student with strong analytical abilities and advanced Excel proficiency, including complex functions, data analysis, dynamic reporting, and financial model building. Experience in budget preparation, financial tracking, and Budget vs. Actual analysis, with a solid understanding of core financial processes, is beneficial. The ideal candidate is technologically oriented, comfortable working with BI platforms and financial systems, and quick to learn new tools and methodologies. They should be skilled in performing economic analyses, preparing decision-support reports, and working efficiently in multi-interface environments. The role demands a detail-oriented, highly motivated, and proactive individual with strong teamwork skills, a sense of ownership, and the ability to deliver accurate, high-quality analytical work.

Requirements

Third-year Economics student
Strong analytical abilities
Advanced Excel proficiency (complex functions, data analysis, dynamic reporting, financial model building)
Technologically oriented
Comfortable working with BI platforms and financial systems
Quick to learn new tools and methodologies
Detail-oriented
Highly motivated
Proactive
Strong teamwork skills
Sense of ownership
Ability to deliver accurate, high-quality analytical work
Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, advanced functions, model building)
Strong analytical thinking and data-driven mindset
Technological orientation; comfortable with BI tools and financial systems
Fast learner with strong attention to detail
Excellent collaboration and communication skills