Strategy Intern - Organisational Development

MSC Cruises; Genf; On-site; CHF 18,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Cruises is seeking a highly motivated Strategy Intern to support analysis, design, and delivery of strategic initiatives across the business. You will assist senior stakeholders by structuring topics, developing evidence-based recommendations, and translating priorities into clear actions and governance.

Work includes research on trends, market developments, and business models, plus helping to design operating models, governance, and cross-functional ways of working.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in business/strategy related fields.
• Familiarity with strategic analysis, business cases or operating models is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, able to structure complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Support research and analysis on industry trends, market developments and business models.
• Assist in developing corporate and functional strategies across growth, digital, and operating-model initiatives.
• Analyse information and performance data to identify issues, opportunities and implications.
• Apply structured problem-solving frameworks to clarify questions and test assumptions.
• Contribute to design and review of operating models, governance, and cross-functional ways of working.
• Review proposals and recommendations for strategic alignment, feasibility and value.
• Provide project-management support including planning, stakeholder coordination and risk identification.
• Prepare executive presentations and decision materials communicating findings clearly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to gather input.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, governance and resource allocation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Economics, Finance, Management, Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Data visualisation tools

Job description

Where passion meets opportunity

The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!

Your Purpose

We are seeking a highly motivated Strategy Intern to support the analysis, design, and delivery of strategic initiatives across the business. This internship provides hands-on experience in corporate strategy, operating-model development, business transformation, and project execution. The role supports senior stakeholders by structuring complex topics, developing evidence-based recommendations, reviewing strategic projects, and helping translate priorities into clear actions and governance.

Your Impact

• Conduct research and analysis on industry trends, market developments, business models, emerging technologies, and relevant best practices.
• Support the development of corporate and functional strategies, including growth, digital, artificial intelligence, commercial, product, and operating-model initiatives.
• Analyse business information, organisational structures, processes, and performance data to identify issues, opportunities, and strategic implications.
• Apply structured problem-solving frameworks to clarify complex questions, test assumptions, develop options, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Support the design and review of operating models, governance structures, roles and responsibilities, decision rights, and cross-functional ways of working.
• Review internal and external project proposals, consultant deliverables, scopes of work, and recommendations to assess strategic alignment, quality, feasibility, and expected value.
• Provide project-management support for selected strategic initiatives, including planning, progress tracking, stakeholder coordination, meeting preparation, action follow-up, and risk identification.
• Prepare executive presentations, reports, and decision materials that communicate findings, strategic options, trade-offs, and recommendations clearly and concisely.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to gather input, align priorities, and support the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, governance, resource allocation, and execution effectiveness.

Your Journey so far

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Strategy, Economics, Finance, Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and data visualisation tools is a plus.
• Familiarity with strategic analysis (SWOT analysis, RACI matrix, etc.), business cases, operating models, market research, financial analysis, or project management is an advantage.

Your Essentials

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data, structure complex challenges, and provide insights.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced environment with an agile, consultant-like approach.
• Interest in corporate strategy, business transformation, emerging technologies, and strategy execution.
• EU passport or work permit for Switzerland.
• Valid internship agreement.

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.