Zurich, Zurich, CH
Sustainability Risk Intern (6-months - m/f/x/d, 80-100%)
About the Role
The Sustainability Risk Management team integrates environmental, social and governance risk issues into Swiss Re's business. We do this by scanning the horizon for future risks and developments, assessing their impact on Swiss Re, and enabling forward-looking decision-making. We also coordinate and oversee the company wide ESG Risk Framework and selectively represent our sustainability risk efforts externally.
As an intern in Sustainability Risk Management, you:
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Contribute to key sustainability projects on nature and climate risk, with a focus on project work and documenting processes.
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Work on core tasks of the team, including managing data on sustainability risks.
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Will gain experience working on or managing multi-disciplinary projects that touch upon very diverse areas of the Group
About the Team
Sustainability Risk Management has a team of 10 people based in Zurich, from diverse range of countries and backgrounds, including environmental science, engineering, legal, human geography and more. We collaborate daily with colleagues across Swiss Re, creating a vibrant, interdisciplinary environment where your voice matters.
About You
Are you someone who others would describe as a strong team player, always contributing positively and working well with others? Your approach to challenges is pragmatic, solution-oriented, and you communicate your ideas clearly and effectively. Your can-do attitude helps you stay motivated and adaptable, even in dynamic situations.
Ideal candidates will have:
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A Master's level education in an area of sustainability (e.g. natural sciences, environmental economics, social sciences etc.)
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Experience in a diverse and global environment
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Fluency in English (written and spoken)
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Relevant previous internship or volunteering experience (e.g. on corporate responsibility, in an NGO, public sector etc.)
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Demonstrates strong data, AI and quantitative fluency, leveraging modern analytical approaches beyond traditional Excel-based workflows.
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Project management experience
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Proficiency in further languages is a plus
The intern position will start on October 1st and last for 6 months.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Note for non-EU/EFTA and UK citizens: Due to immigration regulations, you must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that an internship is integral to your course of study. Please submit this mandatory letter with your application documents.
The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.
About Swiss Re
Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.
Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.
If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.
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