Strategy & Transformation Intern (12 months - Hybrid; m/f/x/d; 80-100%)

About the Role

The Actuarial Reserving Division Operations Office (DOO) supports the effective management of the Actuarial Reserving division through leadership support, business management, governance, strategy execution and transformation delivery.

As a Strategy & Transformation Intern, you will support the development and execution of strategic and transformation priorities across the Actuarial Reserving Division. Working closely with senior leaders and the DOO Actuarial Reserving, you will contribute to initiatives that shape the future direction of the division, including key Strategic and Finance Transformation initiatives.

This role provides an opportunity to develop your analytical, communication, project management and stakeholder management skills while gaining a broader understanding of Swiss Re and the role of Actuarial Reserving within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & Transformation

• Support the development and execution of strategic priorities across the Actuarial Reserving Division, helping translate the division's objectives into actionable initiatives and outcomes.
• Contribute to Finance Transformation initiatives aimed at simplifying the operating model, improving organisational effectiveness, and supporting the long-term evolution of the division.
• Support strategic assessments and initiatives relating to Finance Transformation initiatives.
• Assist in the planning, coordination and governance of strategic and transformation workstreams, including tracking key milestones, dependencies, risks and outcomes.
• Prepare materials and insights for leadership discussions, workshops, and offsites, helping inform decision-making and drive alignment across stakeholders.
• Support change management and stakeholder engagement activities to facilitate the successful delivery of strategic objectives and transformation priorities.
• Contribute to the continuous evaluation of opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness and value creation across the Actuarial Reserving Division.

Business Management & Governance

• Support the coordination of leadership meetings, governance forums and divisional activities.
• Assist with the preparation of presentations, reports, dashboards and executive communications.
• Monitor actions, deliverables and dependencies arising from leadership discussions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes and reporting.
• Support the preparation of materials for leadership team meetings, senior stakeholder meetings, committees, and offsites.

Data Analysis & Business Insights

• Analyse organisational, workforce, financial and operational data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Support workforce planning, capacity assessments and organisational reporting activities.
• Contribute to the development of management information and performance reporting.
• Translate data and insights into clear and practical recommendations for stakeholders.

Change & Innovation

• Support initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency and organisational effectiveness.
• Assist with AI adoption and digital transformation activities across the division.
• Support divisional communications, engagement and change activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and improve the employee experience.

The internship is scheduled for 12 months starting in January 2027.

About You

Must Have

• Currently studying towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Data Analytics, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and curious mindset with a willingness to learn and take ownership.

Nice to Have

• Interest in Finance Transformation, strategy, consulting or financial services.
• Experience with Power BI or other reporting and data visualisation tools.
• Understanding of project management principles and governance frameworks.
• Interest in AI, automation and organisational change.

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication and presentation skills
• Stakeholder management
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Learning agility and curiosity
• Drive for results
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Organisational and project coordination skills

What You Can Expect

• Exposure to senior leaders and strategic decision-making.
• Hands-on experience supporting Finance Transformation and organisational change initiatives.
• Opportunities to develop business management, leadership and project management skills.
• A broader understanding of how Finance and Actuarial functions operate within a global organisation.
• Experience working in a collaborative, international and purpose-driven environment.
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful initiatives that support the future direction of the Actuarial Reserving Division.

What next?

We are looking forward to your application, including CV and cover letter!

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.

The base salary range for this position will be shared with you during the interview process.