About the role#
As an Economics Intern, you will join the Corporate Economics team, which is embedded within Global Financial Planning & Analysis. You will work alongside our Corporate Economist to explore how central bank policy, trade flows, and industrial shifts impact global supply chains and manufacturing markets. This role focuses on translating complex economic data into practical insights for business leaders.
What you'll do#
- Monitor and analyze key macroeconomic indicators including GDP growth, inflation, employment dynamics, interest rates, and trade data.
- Research diverse industrial verticals to uncover market trends, competitive shifts, and growth drivers.
- Use programming languages to clean complex datasets, run empirical analyses, and automate indicator tracking.
- Extract data and monitor geopolitical and financial developments using a Bloomberg terminal.
- Examine how policy changes, tariffs, and regulatory shifts affect manufacturing operations.
- Create visuals, slide decks, and executive briefing memos to present econometrics as actionable recommendations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field.
- A strong academic foundation in economic theory, statistics, and econometrics.
- Experience conducting quantitative research through academic projects or prior internships.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Working knowledge of at least one analytical or programming language such as Python, R, Stata, or SQL.
- Strong written, oral, and presentation skills, along with proven organizational abilities.
- Familiarity with financial data terminals, time-series analysis, and building data visualizations is preferred.
- Experience using AI-assisted research tools responsibly.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 12-week program during Winter 2027.
- You will work 40 hours per week in an on-site or hybrid capacity at our Corporate Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.
- This position is paid.
About Parker Hannifin
Parker Hannifin specializes in motion and control technologies. The company provides systems for filtration, hydraulics, pneumatics, and fluid handling. It serves customers in the aerospace, mobile, and industrial markets. Based in Cleveland, Ohio, the company operates in 43 countries and employs over 30,000 people.
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