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Sustainability Risk Intern

Match based on: climate, sustainability

Internally, works on nature and climate risks and manages sustainability risk data within project teams.

Requires a Master's degree and strong data, AI, and quantitative skills.

Supports multidisciplinary projects within a sustainability risk team based in Zurich.

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Zurich
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Description

Internship in sustainability risk management where you contribute to projects related to nature and climate risks, manage data, and support multidisciplinary projects.

Job requirements

  • Master's program in the field of sustainability, for example natural sciences, environmental economics, or social sciences.
  • Previous relevant internship or volunteer experience, for example in the field of corporate responsibility, at an NGO, or in the public sector.
  • Experience in a diverse and international environment.
  • Fluent English, written and spoken.
  • Strong data, AI, and quantitative skills; experience with modern analytical approaches beyond traditional Excel workflows.
  • Project management experience.
  • Strong team player, pragmatic and solution-oriented attitude, clear communication, and a can-do mentality.
  • Proficiency in additional languages ​​is a plus.

Tasks

  • Contribute to projects on nature and climate risks, with an emphasis on project work and documentation of processes.
  • Performing core team activities, including managing data on sustainability risks.
  • Supporting or coordinating multidisciplinary projects that affect different parts of the group.

Working conditions

  • 6-month internship, starting on October 1st.
  • Size 80–100%.
  • Flexible and inclusive work environment in which diversity and equal opportunities are encouraged.

Description of the organization

The Sustainability Risk Management team integrates environmental, social, and governance risk issues into business operations. The team scans future risks and developments, assesses their impact, and supports forward-looking decision-making. Additionally, the team coordinates and oversees the ESG Risk Framework and selectively represents the sustainability risk efforts externally.

The team consists of approximately ten people with diverse backgrounds, including environmental science, engineering, legal, and human geography. They collaborate daily with colleagues in various parts of the organization, creating an interdisciplinary and diverse working environment. There is a focus on inclusion, and people returning to the labor market after a career move are encouraged to apply.

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Skills suitable for this job type

economy
business administration and public administration, not further defined
accounting and taxes
finance, banking and insurance
management and governance
Law
statistics
design and management of databases and networks
negotiating and managing contracts and agreements
monitoring operational activities
developing disaster and emergency plans
managing budgets and finances
analyzing and evaluating information and data
collecting information from physical and electronic sources
providing financial advice
ensuring compliance with legislation
developing financial, business and marketing plans
access and analysis of digital data
monitoring financial and economic resources and activities
collect, manage and store digital data
developing goals and strategies
performing risk analysis and management
comply with operational procedures
presenting research and technical information
implementing new procedures and processes
developing solutions
collaborate and maintain contacts
preparing financial documents, files, reports and budgets
estimating required resources
analyzing scientific and medical data
develop operational policies and procedures
making decisions
analyzing financial and economic data
monitoring developments within the field
analyzing business activities
advise on legal matters, legislation and regulations and procedural matters
performing calculations
Climate
Political science
Date
Segmentation
Internal policy
Quantitative Analysis
Proactive
Motivated
Write texts
Microsoft Excel
Workflows
Risk management
Financial Administration
Documenting
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
English
Integrated
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
Natural sciences
Public sector
Sociology

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