On Intern - IT Governance, Risk and Compliance

On; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product store credits

Onboarding voucher

Wellbeing counseling

Internship workshops

Insurance coverage

Job summary

On offers a six-month internship designed to accelerate growth and impact within a global team. You will own end-to-end operational workflows, collaborate across EMEA, and contribute to security, AI onboarding, and governance projects.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a degree in cybersecurity or related fields, with English communication skills and a proactive, curious mindset. Swiss work authorization is required for six months.

Qualifications

• Students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong interest in information security and modern AI technologies.
• Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned operational workflows and sub-projects to drive measurable impact over 6 months.
• Collaborate with mentors and regional stakeholders across EMEA to hit milestones.
• Assist with daily team operations, documentation, and process standards.
• Present learnings and insights to leadership with structured storytelling.
• Support vendor risk reviews, SOC2/ISO documentation, and risk register updates.
• Test AI onboarding prototype and help clarify workflows across IT, Privacy, and AI governance.
• Help prepare for security/compliance audits and gather evidence.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Cybersecurity interest

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

Google Workspace

Jira

Confluence

Job description

In Short

Whether you aim to launch your career or gain practical experience in a new domain, interning at On offers exceptional growth opportunities, immediate impact, and a direct contribution to our global expansion. We seek inquisitive minds and energetic individuals ready to drive meaningful change. Our six-month internship programs fully integrate you within a dedicated team environment.

Program Details

• Start date: March 1st
• Program length: 6 months
• Valid work authorization for Switzerland (or EU/EFTA citizenship)
• Compensation: Fully paid internship position
• Eligibility note: Meeting these basic criteria (start date, program length availability, work authorization) is essential for consideration. Please ensure complete accuracy in your responses, as our talent team deeply values transparency.

We recommend watching the recording of our careerfairy livestream for our previous cohort in September to hear former interns share their internship experience, get an insider’s look at different departments and pick up some tips and tricks from our recruiters to help you ace the application process!

Your Mission

• End-to-End Project Ownership: Take direct accountability for assigned operational workflows and sub-projects, driving tasks from initial onboarding through to measurable business impact over your 6-month tenure.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with mentors, cross-functional peers, and regional stakeholders across EMEA to align on shared milestones and execute business priorities.
• Process Optimization & Standards: Assist with daily team operations, streamline routines, and optimize internal documentation to maintain premium execution standards.
• Strategic Deliverables & Insights: Present project learnings, campaign outcomes, or analytical findings to team leadership using structured storytelling and clear data insights.
• Third-Party Security Risk Management (TPSRM): Support day-to-day security reviews for both new software intake requests and existing vendor reassessments across On’s software estate; review vendor documentation (e.g., questionnaires, SOC 2 reports, ISO certifications) and help maintain an accurate, up-to-date vendor risk register.
• AI Software Onboarding Prototype Testing & Process Clarification: Get hands-on with On’s cutting-edge AI Software Onboarding prototype; assist with user testing, scenario evaluation, and workflow clarification across IT, Data Privacy, and AI Governance to help shape the future of internal software intake.
• Audit Readiness & Evidence Coordination: Assist the GRC team in preparing for upcoming security and compliance audits (such as NIST CSF 2.0); collaborate with technical teams to track down, collect, and organize audit-grade evidence and compliance records.

Your Story

Ownership & Growth Mindset: Highly self-motivated with a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset; comfortable taking initiative, navigating ambiguity, and driving solutions independently across a 6-month commitment.

• Structured Execution & Organization: Exceptionally organized and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through on structured processes.
• Effective Communication & Authentic Connection: Clear verbal and written communication skills in English, with confidence to interact, share updates, and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across levels.
• Educational Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related discipline; or you have recently completed your Swiss Federal VET Diploma (EFZ) as an Informatiker/in or Mediamatiker/in and are looking for 6 months of corporate experience before starting your further studies (Fachhochschule). (Valid Swiss or EU work authorization is required for the 6-month duration).
• Curiosity, Mindset & Collaboration Tools: Strong curiosity about information security and modern AI technologies; comfortable navigating everyday digital tools and platforms (e.g., Google Workspace, Gemini, Jira, Confluence); a structured, detail-oriented approach to reviewing documentation and testing software workflows.
• Domain Passion & Languages (Nice-to-Have): High motivation to learn how enterprise software procurement, vendor risk, and AI governance function in a fast-paced global company; professional English communication skills are required.

Your Team

The Corporate IT & Security team fosters an environment where continuous learning, mutual trust, and holistic well-being are championed. We believe in empowering every team member-including our interns-to take ownership, challenge the status quo, and build their best work.

What we Offer

Ready to gear up and move with us? You’ll hit the ground running with an onboarding voucher and exclusive On product store credits to gear up in the latest apparel, accessories, and footwear. Because being off is just as important as being on so we cultivate a space where you can rest, recharge and thrive holistically. You will be supported through full access to mental wellbeing counseling and coaching via Kyan Health as well as dedicated internship learning sessions and workshops to supercharge your growth. We also make sure you’re fully protected and supported for the future with comprehensive accident, disability, and income protection coverage.

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose.

On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination. Start date contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.