The internship is scheduled for 4-6 months starting in October 2025.

About the Team

At Group Sustainability, we enable sustainable and profitable growth for Swiss Re by advancing the Group Sustainability Strategy while supporting the organization's transformation towards delivery of more business and sustainability value. We partner with Business Units and Group Functions to embed sustainability in all aspects of our business and to drive sustainability-related initiatives.

We strive to drive sustainability within our industry, and we quantify and measure our progress. We engage with sustainability partners – including clients, investors, rating agencies and regulators – to identify, assess and steer sustainability topics.

You thrive in dynamic environments where priorities evolve, demonstrating a passion for collaboration and a true team-player spirit. Bringing a can-do attitude, you embrace a solution-oriented mindset rooted in critical and analytical thinking, enabling you to break down complex problems and approach challenges methodically. Your willingness to step outside your comfort zone, combined with versatility and learning agility, empowers you to explore new topics and contribute effectively to multiple projects, even under tight deadlines. You are adept at working with teams that bring diverse stakeholder perspectives to the table. With confidence in engaging across various levels of seniority, you are always ready to go the extra mile to ensure success.

Position requirements:

• Ongoing or completed master's level education in sustainability and/or business (e.g., natural sciences, environmental economics, social sciences, economics/business administration)
• Relevant previous work experience, internship, or volunteering experience in sustainability (private sector, public sector, or civil society organization)
• Project management experience including strong skills in writing, storytelling and creating presentations
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects with an interdisciplinary approach
• Clear communication skills and excellent command of spoken and written English (German is a plus)

Good to have:

• Initial understanding of the re/insurance industry, including sustainability-related challenges and opportunities
• Experience with sustainability reporting frameworks or ESG metrics
• Data analysis skills and experience with visualization tools
• Experience in stakeholder engagement or change management
• Knowledge of climate science or social sustainability topics

We are looking forward to your application, including CV and cover letter!

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.