Research Internship (12-week Paid Internship)

About us

As a leading group of companies, the ECA International Group stands as a global frontrunner in simplifying international mobility. Our collective vision is to make a positive impact by delivering exceptional products and services to our prestigious list of large enterprise clients.

Our global presence across the UK, EU, Hong Kong, Australia, and the US offers our team a world of opportunities, and our commitment to innovation ensures that you will be at the leading edge of your field.

We love to invest in our people’s success and development pathways, creating a diverse and inclusive community where your unique talents shine. Your work here has a global impact, and we prioritise work-life balance, offering flexibility to enable you to perform your best. Join us to experience a rewarding career where your potential is celebrated, and your journey to excellence begins.

About the Role

We are seeking Research Interns to join ECA International.  If you have strong research and analysis skills and an interest in global affairs, we'd love to hear from you! Research Interns are employed for a 12-week period to provide essential support to the teams that produce ECA’s wide range of products and services relating to global mobility. Interns will take part in the analysis of locations around the world and are responsible for researching, verifying and processing large volumes of data. 

We are recruiting an intern for the period of 1st September to 21st November

Research Interns will be assigned to work in one or more of the following areas of production: 

• Administration and analysis of ECA’s cost of living survey, which monitors price changes for over 170 items of everyday expenditure including food and drink, personal goods and services, clothing and electrical goods.
• Researching accommodation costs and assessing the suitability of properties for expatriates. Analysing changes in average property prices and researching changes in market conditions that may account for these differences.
• Investigating the suitability and costs of a wide range of expatriate benefits such as international schools, company cars and sports clubs.
• Remote data collection for ECA’s cost of living survey, contributing to our online data collection as well as obtaining information via phone and email.
• Assisting with other surveys and projects as required.

Requirements

• Proven research skills
• Excellent level of numeracy

• Initiative and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• A collaborative mentality
• Process driven
• Ability to take responsibility
• Customer focused
• Solid attention to detail
• Inquisitiveness and keenness to learn
• An international outlook

Benefits

Why work for us? 

Our research roles provide a foundation on which to build a career in research and analysis, global mobility and many other professional disciplines, including tax, talent and reward.

Our Team and Culture

We are a super friendly team that thrives on collaboration and supporting each other. We cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute their best work, helping us to realise our ambitious growth goals and mission.

Our hybrid working structure includes spending around two days a week at our Head Office in Holborn, London. Not to mention, being in the hub of the West End, we’re surrounded by many cafes and restaurants and are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the tube.