Internships

We offer university students a six-month internship in our Research Department.

How is the internship structured?

The intern will be part of a team of about 20 analysts. He/she will work across several sectors. The intern will work in our headquarters, located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Your key duties will be to:

• Collect, review and cross-check sustainability data based on publicly available information
• Perform corporate sustainability analyses across sectors (e.g., telecom, retail)
• Assist in project-related work, e.g., empirical analyses of sustainability data
• Write short industry overviews and company updates
• Meet companies in order to get an understanding of the fundamentals and specifics of the sector and companies
• Work in direct collaboration with the Research and Portfolio Management team.

What is required of you?

• A university degree or an approaching completion date for your studies
• A strong interest in the stock market
• An interest in sustainable development and its relation to business and the markets
• Analytical strength
• An excellent level of English
• Broad experience of Excel

How do I apply for an internship?

Interested in an internship at SAM? Then send your written application to our HR Department. Your application should contain the following documentation:

• An illuminating letter: Give us an idea about why you are interested in sustainability, in general, and SAM, in particular.
• Your CV with details about your educational/professional background (education/training, internships, professional experience, international assignments, language and computing skills), including a description of personal interests and activities
• Letters of recommendation, internship certificates, educational diplomas (if applicable)

Internships from January - June: application deadline end of October of the previous year
Internships from July – December: application deadline end of April of the current year

Please contact our HR Department if these periods are unsuitable for you. Please note, however, that all internships last six months and cannot be shortened.

Testimonial of an intern

Elsa Dassonville
Elsa has completed her studies with a double diploma (AACSB and AMBA), equivalent to an MSc, in Financial Management at ESEC (Escuela Europea de Negocios) in Barcelona. Prior to this, she completed her BA in applied mathematics and computer science at the University of Paris.

“This internship at SAM is a real opportunity for me. The mission allows me to consolidate my knowledge and enriches my technical understanding of analysis and research. I am really satisfied with this experience because I feel part of the team. This internship is truly a rewarding experience, both in professional terms, thanks to the international context in a highly respected Swiss company, and in personal terms, thanks to the international team and its spirit. This experience and the atmosphere in the office motivate me to work hard.”