Jobs at the Geneva Association

Location: Zurich (Switzerland) 
Start date: ASAP

About the Role 

The Geneva Association is pleased to announce an opening for a Communications & Events Intern.

We are looking for someone who is curious, proactive, and eager to learn, and who enjoys contributing to a collaborative team environment. The role offers exposure to international events and communications projects and provides hands on experience across different aspects of the team’s work.
 

Key Responsibilities

The intern will support the team in the following areas.

• Event planning and logistics
  • Assist with the preparation and coordination of in-person, virtual and hybrid events
  • Contribute to producing digital and physical event materials, including agendas and participant lists, and other administrative tasks
  • Provide on-site support during events, with the possibility of travel to international conferences
• Website CMS and content creation
  • Support in managing website content and redesign initiatives
  • Assist with file formatting and basic design tasks
  • Provide support with editing and updating InDesign files
• New tools & innovation support
  • Provide input to the team’s AI transformation strategy
  • Support the team in exploring and testing new tools that can improve content, communications and workflows

Throughout the internship, the intern will work closely with the communications and events team and will be encouraged to take initiative, ask questions, and contribute ideas.

This position is based out of the Geneva Association’s office in Zurich, combining in-office and remote work.

Required skills and experience

• Student or graduate in communications, marketing, events or hospitality
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Interest in digital tools and emerging technologies, including AI
• Works collaboratively with different team members
• Interest in insurance, economics and/or global risks
• Competent in Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Canva, virtual event software (e.g. Teams, Zoom), Adobe InDesign, and CMS platforms
• Native or fluent in English; other languages desirable
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; takes a customer-service approach with internal and external stakeholders
• Some previous intern or work experience is an advantage, ideally in an international environment

Compensation

• CHF 4,000 per month through December 2026

Interested candidates should send their CV and an accompanying cover letter to applications@genevaassociation.org.

The start date is as soon as possible – ideally by 1 May 2026

A valid Swiss work permit or Swiss or EU-25EFTA citizenship is required for this position.

Location: Zurich (Switzerland) 
Start date: 1 March 2026 or by arrangement
Duration: 12 months contract
Paid position

About the Role 

The Geneva Association – the think tank for the global insurance sector – is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Research Intern to support its team of researchers working on analytical projects. This one-year internship is designed for a recent graduate who has completed a master’s degree in economics, finance, data science, or a related discipline and is looking to gain hands-on experience in applied research and thought leadership in a policy and industry-focused environment.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical and statistical research in support of ongoing and new research projects related to the insurance industry.
• Compile, structure, and analyse qualitative and quantitative data from various sources, such as bespoke GA surveys. industry databases, academic literature, and public datasets. Specific tasks potentially include:
  • Designing and implementing surveys of insurance customers and providers
  • Applying modern statistical techniques for processing and extracting insights from text-based/web-based datasets
• Assist in creating charts, tables, infographics, and other data visualisations to effectively communicate research insights.
• Support the development of presentations, briefing notes, and industry reports.
• Help monitor economic, regulatory, and institutional developments relevant to the insurance sector.
• Collaborate with GA researchers to refine methodologies, validate findings, and ensure analytical accuracy.
• Participate in internal meetings and project discussions, contributing ideas and insights to advance research outputs.

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in economics, finance, statistics, or a closely related field.
• Strong analytical skills, including experience working with statistical or data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, R, Python, Stata or similar).
• Solid understanding of economic principles and interest in financial markets, insurance, and global economic trends.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, professional outputs.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and ability to manage multiple tasks across various projects.
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn and contribute to a collaborative research-oriented environment.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to gain experience working within a leading global insurance think tank.
• Exposure to high-impact research at the intersection of industry practice, public policy, and global insurance trends.
• Professional development and learning opportunities within an international, mission-driven organisation.

This position is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a solid foundation in research and analytical work within the insurance and financial services domain.

COMPENSATION AND TERMS

• CHF 4,000 per month
• Valid Swiss work permit required

Interested candidates should send their CV and an accompanying cover letter to guido_ziegler@genevaassociation.org.

We look forward to hearing from you!