Public Sector Solutions Intern (6 months - Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

Swiss Re Group; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Swiss Re invites applications for a Public Sector Solutions Intern (6 months) in a hybrid setup. The role focuses on policy, risk management, and innovative financial solutions for governments, municipalities, and international organizations.

You will own workstreams, engage with public sector clients, and help develop parametric and tender strategies while coordinating with multiple internal teams. Fluency in German and English, and a Master’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, public policy, political science, risk management or related field.
• Strong analytical skills to structure, interpret and present financial, market and stakeholder information.
• Fluency in German and English (written and spoken) for client and colleague communication.
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel for professional materials.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to translate complex information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and business development activities to support targeted client outreach.
• Support public tenders by gathering information and aiding strategy development across European markets.
• Prepare meetings with public sector clients and stakeholders, including briefings and materials.
• Take ownership of at least one innovative insurance project, coordinating with internal teams.
• Assist with end‑to‑end planning of Swiss Re events for public sector clients.
• Support ongoing business development activities, pipeline management, and materials preparation.

Skills

German fluency

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

PowerPoint

Excel

Communication skills

Project management

Public sector experience

Education

Master's degree (economics/finance/public policy)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Public Sector Solutions Intern (6 months - Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

Are you passionate about the intersection of public policy, risk management, and innovative financial solutions? Do you want to gain real-world experience working with governments, municipalities, and international organisations — while contributing to meaningful outcomes that strengthen financial resilience across the public sector? If so, this internship could be the perfect next step in your career journey.

About the Role

As an Intern in the Public Sector Solutions (PSS) team at Swiss Re, you'll be right in the action. Over six months, you'll take ownership of specific workstreams, engage with public sector clients and stakeholders, and contribute to the development of innovative insurance solutions. From parametric insurance projects to public tender strategies and client events, this is a hands‑on experience that will give you a genuine edge in the world of risk, finance, and public sector engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Market Research & Business Development: Conduct in-depth market research including stakeholder mapping, analysis of financial and loss histories, and identification of relevant risks, trends and topics to support targeted client outreach
• Public Tenders: Gather and analyse information on public insurance tenders, identify relevant opportunities, and support the development of Corporate Solutions' public tender strategy in select European markets
• Client Engagement: Prepare and support meetings with public sector clients and stakeholders — including cities/municipalities, governments, and international organisations — by developing briefings, pitch materials, coordinating logistics, documenting discussions and following up on key actions
• Innovative Insurance Solutions: Take ownership of at least one innovative insurance project, such as the development of a parametric solution for a municipality, coordinating across internal teams including PSS Technical Sales, Reinsurance, Underwriting and Legal
• Public Sector Event Organisation: Support the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of a Swiss Re event for selected Swiss public sector clients in H1 2027, including concept development, speaker and participant identification, content preparation and internal coordination
• Team Contribution: Support ongoing PSS business development activities, pipeline management, and preparation of internal and external materials as needed

The internship is scheduled for6 monthsstartingideally inJanuary 2027.

About the Team

The Public Sector Solutions (PSS) team is a dedicated, specialist unit within Swiss Re's Corporate Solutions function, focused on serving public sector clients and brokers across Switzerland and internationally. The team addresses the unique and complex challenges faced by governments, municipalities, federal authorities and international organisations — combining trusted risk insights, cutting‑edge data analytics and tailored risk transfer solutions to deliver real impact.

By acting as a bridge between public sector clients and the full capabilities of the Swiss Re Group, the PSS team transforms client needs into tangible outcomes, helping public institutions build stronger financial resilience in the face of natural catastrophes and evolving risk landscapes. The team operates in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment where curiosity, ownership and cross‑functional engagement are genuinely valued.

About You

You are an intellectually curious, proactive and detail‑oriented individual who thrives when given real responsibility. You bring strong analytical thinking and communication skills, and you're comfortable navigating complex topics — whether that’s dissecting financial data, engaging with senior stakeholders or translating technical concepts into compelling presentations. You are collaborative by nature, confident working across diverse teams and functions and you bring energy and initiative to everything you do.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's degree, preferably in economics, finance, business, public policy, political science, risk management or a related field
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to structure, interpret and present financial, market and stakeholder information in a clear and meaningful way
• Fluency in both German and English (written and spoken), enabling effective communication with Swiss and international clients and colleagues
• Advanced proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel, with the ability to produce high‑quality, professional materials independently
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with a proven ability to translate complex information into concise and compelling content for diverse audiences
• Interest in climate and natural catastrophe risk, and its intersection with public policy and financial solutions
• Previous experience in the public sector, ideally in disaster risk management or in re/insurance
• Self‑starter with strong organisational skills and a structured approach to managing multiple workstreams simultaneously
• Curious in understanding client needs and relevant insurance products, with a genuine

These are additional nice to haves:

• Familiarity with insurance, reinsurance or risk transfer concepts — including parametric insurance
• Knowledge of Italian or other European languages as an additional advantage for engaging stakeholders across different functions and levels of seniority
• A collaborative mindset with confidence in engaging stakeholders across different functions and levels of seniority

• The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.
• Our company has a hybrid work model where the expectation is that you will be in the office at least three days per week.

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.

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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