Position
This role is a unique opportunity to work on research projects in the areas of climate change and insurance. Working under the supervision of the Director of Climate Change & Environment, you will be a key contributor to research projects, events, and other activities.
You should expect a dynamic environment and be able to demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and autonomy in your daily work.
Responsibilities
Perform desk research on relevant topics and contribute to the drafting of reports
Plan, participate in and summarise discussions of multi-stakeholder roundtables
Support conducting interviews with stakeholders and analyse responses
Conduct empirical analyses based on publicly available datasets
Design graphs and prepare presentations
Support the director in coordinating the activities of the working groups and other external stakeholders
Climate Change & Environment initiatives
Support ongoing the research project on “Decarbonizing sectoral business models and implications for insurers”
Help design new projects in areas such as,
Blueprints of effective programmes to enhance property and local level resilience to extreme weather
Trends in consumer behavior for accelerating the climate transition (adaptation and mitigation) with implications for the insurance industry
Environmental risks associated with the energy transition and implications for public policy, regulation and insurers
Conduct research to support the development of projects for 2026-2027 CCE workplan
Support the planning of the 2025 and 2026 Climate Change and Environment Conferences
Other activities as relevant
Required skills and experience
Close to completing a university degree or a recent graduate (preferably at post-graduate level) in areas of business, finance, economics, risk management, risk modelling, geography, or environmental sciences
Knowledge of – or interest in – global developments related to climate change, with focus on impact of extreme events on economy, industry and society as a whole
Strong analytical skills with a focus on details without losing track of the bigger picture
Strong interest in/motivation to learn about insurance/reinsurance
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Pro-active and autonomous working style
Compensation and terms
CHF 4,000 per month
Interested candidates should send their CV and an accompanying covering letter to guido_ziegler@genevaassociation.org.
To learn more about us, visit our website www.genevaassociation.org.
We look forward to hearing from you!
About the Geneva Association
The Geneva Association (GA) is the international think tank of the insurance industry and the only global association of insurance companies; its members are insurance and reinsurance CEOs. Established in 1973, the GA has achieved an international reputation for high-quality and forward-looking research on key trends shaping or impacting the insurance industry.
