Internship in Quantitative Investment and Data Analysis

Description

BESTINVER GESTION, S.A **Madrid** (Madrid) T/2026/50366 **What does the company offer?** --------------------------- * **1** internship position at **BESTINVER GESTION, S.A.**, lasting **6 months**, starting in **September 2026** * Monthly gross stipend of **800.00€** * 7 hours per day * START Program * Internship location in Spain: Calle Gran Vía de Hortaleza 3, 28033, Madrid Madrid (Madrid) **What type of candidate is the company seeking?** --------------------------------- * **University undergraduate student or university master’s student:** Master’s in Financial Management **Proposed training plan** ------------------------------- Company **BESTINVER GESTIÓN, S.A.** is an independent investment fund and pension plan management company with over 35 years of experience. The firm operates under a long-term investment philosophy grounded in fundamental analysis and value investing, managing the assets of thousands of individual investors through a specialized team of financial analysts and asset managers. About the department The internship will take place within the **Quantitative Investment and Data Analysis** department, a specialized team focused on developing analytical models and methodologies to support investment decision-making. This department integrates expertise in financial analysis, programming, statistics, and data processing to identify investment opportunities and optimize processes using technological tools. Training objectives During the internship period, the participant will have the opportunity to: * Learn the quantitative analysis methodology applied to listed companies and various economic subsectors. * Develop competencies in collecting, organizing, and processing large volumes of financial and market information. * Gain familiarity with designing and maintaining quantitative models using programming and data analysis tools. * Apply statistical techniques to support information analysis and identify relevant patterns in financial markets. * Acquire hands-on experience in automating data collection and processing workflows using technologies such as Python, SQL, or other analytical tools. * Understand the functioning of analytical processes employed by a professional investment team. * Strengthen the ability to interpret financial information and communicate data-driven conclusions. * Develop skills in organization, analytical thinking, collaborative work, and continuous learning within a highly specialized environment. Learning plan Under the guidance of a mentor, the intern will progressively engage in training activities such as: * Learning quantitative analysis techniques applied to listed companies. * Assisting, under supervision, in building and updating analytical models. * Learning financial data extraction, cleansing, and structuring processes. * Practically applying statistical tools for information analysis. * Gaining knowledge of process automation methodologies through programming. * Participating—strictly for training purposes—in investment team meetings to understand analytical and decision-making processes. At all times, activities will be exclusively educational and oriented toward acquiring academic and professional competencies. Mentorship and follow-up The intern will benefit from a continuous follow-up plan that includes: * Assignment of an experienced mentor in quantitative investment and data analysis. * Definition of training objectives from the beginning of the internship. * Ongoing technical support and clarification of questions throughout the internship. * Periodic follow-up meetings to assess progress and guide learning. * Continuous feedback to foster development of both technical and transversal competencies. Candidate profile **Valuable knowledge** * Python programming. * SQL. * Advanced Excel. * Knowledge of statistics and data analysis. * Interest in financial markets and quantitative investment. * Familiarity with data visualization and processing tools is desirable. **Competencies** * Analytical ability. * Critical thinking. * Attention to detail. * Capacity for learning. * Organizational skills. * Teamwork. * Proactivity and commitment to continuous improvement. Training value This internship offers an opportunity to apply university-level knowledge within a highly specialized environment in the field of quantitative investment. The participant will develop competencies in financial data analysis, programming, modeling, and statistics, gaining practical insight into the analytical processes used by a leading asset management firm and strengthening preparation for future professional challenges in finance and technology. Regulatory compliance review **This offer complies with the educational requirements set forth in Royal Decree 592/2014 and Royal Decree 822/2021.**