Economics Intern (Internal Audit)

TL;DR

Economics Intern (Internal Audit): Supporting internal audit and advisory work through research-driven and data-informed insights with an accent on quantitative analysis, risk drivers, and policy effectiveness. Focus on identifying inefficiencies, analyzing decision-making behavior, and applying economic theory to corporate governance.

Location: Remote (USA)

Company

hirify.global is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments.

What you will do

• Support Internal Audit through economic and quantitative analysis.
• Identify inefficiencies, incentives, and policy gaps using data and structured research.
• Conduct research, case studies, and statistical analysis to inform audit findings and recommendations.
• Analyze decision-making behavior and control effectiveness.
• Communicate insights through clear reports and presentations for Internal Audit stakeholders.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program in Economics or a related field (PhD candidates preferred).
• Strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and analytical reasoning.
• Must be based in the USA.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to synthesize research into actionable, business-relevant insights.

Nice to have

• Interest or coursework in behavioral economics.
• Experience with statistical or analytical tools such as R, Python, or Stata.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive environment that values diversity of thought and perspectives.
• Recognized for excellence in compensation and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to apply economic theory in a real-world corporate governance environment.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to support process and policy improvements.