Global Economics Summer Intern

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About This Internship

Arch’s internship program offers students a unique opportunity to gain hands on experience in the insurance industry. It provides challenging learning experiences that serve as a foundation for interns to explore their career choices and to develop professional skills. Working alongside some of the most talented members of the specialty insurance industry, interns will gain relevant expertise in various aspects of the field, participate in learning activities and receive ongoing feedback.

About This Role

• Contribute to the U.S. and global economic outlook by assisting with research, data analysis, and scenario design.

• Support econometric modeling projects, including data preparation, testing, and maintenance of forecasting models.

• Help track and summarize economic developments, preparing briefing notes and draft presentations for internal and external audiences.

• Assist in analyzing economic and industry trends, with guidance from senior economists, to understand business and strategic implications.

• Provide research and analytical support for recurring reports and ad-hoc requests from the Chief Economist and team members.

• Monitor daily economic releases and news, highlighting key developments in capital, mortgage, and housing markets.

• Contribute to written and visual content, including research notes, presentations, and rapid reactions to economic events.

Qualifications

• Actively completing graduate degree in Economics, International Finance, or related program.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA or higher. 

• College level – Graduate student with graduation dates between December 2026 and May 2027.

• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially in Excel and PowerPoint, for presenting data effectively

• Proficiency with statistical software (e.g., EViews, Python, R) and basic programming concepts.

• Interest in global macroeconomic research, focusing on developed markets.

• Strong quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to deliver strong presentations.

• Detail-oriented self-starter, able to synthesize data and clearly articulate conclusions.

• Exposure to macroeconomic forecasting, structural equation modeling, panel estimation, and cointegration techniques.

• Entrepreneurial spirit along with the desire to be a continuous learner. 

• Team player who collaborates effectively.

• Self-starter who can work independently and deal effectively with multiple tasks/priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

Location & Work Arrangement 

• The program dates are June 1, 2026 - August 7, 2026.

• This position is classified as a hybrid position. You will work 2 days onsite and 3 days from home. 

• This position is located in Washington, DC.

• Relocation and housing assistance is not provided for this role.

Timeline 

Arch internship positions will be posted from August 2025 and will be unposted when filled.  

Pay   

For individuals assigned to or hired to work in Washington, DC, the hourly rate is $26 as of the time of posting. The breadth in the range exists to accommodate students in specialized programs such as actuarial candidates and graduate students. Any actual rate offered will take into account a number of factors including but not limited to geographic location, scope & responsibilities of the role, along with the education & qualifications of the candidate. The above range may be modified in the future. Intern position is eligible for select Arch benefits.

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