Summer Analyst Internship

burfordcap • New York, NY

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Firm is seeking Summer Analyst Interns to join the Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team. The Summer Analyst Interns will be involved in a wide variety of areas within the Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team, with a particular focus on data analysis and the operation of Burford Capital’s proprietary investment modelling platform.
The role will report to a Quantitative Associate and be based in Burford’s New York office.

The Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team at Burford Capital is seeking Summer Analyst Interns to support a range of analytical, technical, and finance-related initiatives, including the operation and development of Burford’s proprietary investment modeling platform. This role offers exposure to both strategic investment processes and hands-on data-driven decision support.

Requirements

• Candidates should have an outstanding academic record.
• Candidates should be currently pursing or have recently completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, or a STEM field.
• Candidates must be detail-oriented and have strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• A collaborative working style that enables them to interact with team members at all levels of the company.
• High energy, self-starter with an ability to comprehend and quickly learn new concepts.
• A high proficiency in Excel is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of Python is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate and support the team in the development of Burford’s proprietary investmentmodelling platform.
• Analyze existing and prospective investment models and term sheets to evaluate pricingstructures and underlying assumptions.
• Identify areas of development and innovation for the modelling systems andcommunicate them to the wider Strategy and Quantitative Analytics team.
• Develop new modelling features by drafting clear and detailed functional requirementsand assist in validating their implementation through rigorous testing.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern