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

Key facts

What you bring

• 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.

Your tasks

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What they offer

• The internship is scheduled for 6 months starting ideally in January 2027.
• 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.
• 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.

About the role

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? 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.

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