Advisory & Partnership Intern (6-Month Internship - Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

Location: Hybrid, Zurich, Switzerland. The internship starts on 1 October and lasts 6 months. Candidates must be available for an internship based in Zurich and hold a valid work permit for Switzerland.

Company

hirify.global provides reinsurance, insurance and insurance-based risk transfer solutions, helping clients manage risks including natural catastrophes, climate change and cybercrime.

What you will do

• Support the coordination of strategic partnerships and council engagements, including preparation and follow-up.
• Set agendas and prepare content for council meetings, conferences and external partner interactions.
• Research and synthesize political, economic, technological, societal and industry developments.
• Prepare briefings, presentations, meeting materials and stakeholder analyses.
• Maintain an overview of stakeholders, engagements, deliverables and partnership activities.
• Apply AI-enabled tools and new ways of working to improve research, stakeholder management and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or ongoing Master's degree in business, economics, international relations or a related field.
• Strong analytical, research, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to synthesize complex information and coordinate multiple stakeholders and workstreams.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint, PowerBI and Excel skills.
• Curiosity about AI and natural language processing and their practical applications.
• Fluency in English, availability for a 6-month internship based in Zurich, and a valid Swiss work permit are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with project management tools.
• Additional language skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, international and fast-moving working environment.
• Exposure to strategic partnerships, external organisations, councils and global business developments.
• Opportunity to work across functions and engage with senior-level internal and external stakeholders.
• Inclusive workplace focused on equal opportunities, fresh perspectives and innovative thinking.
• AI-powered tools may support application review, with final hiring decisions reviewed by people.

Hiring process

• The base salary range will be shared during the interview process.
• Applicants who are not EU/EFTA or UK citizens must provide a certificate from a Swiss university confirming that the internship is integral to their course of study.