Description

Together we unlock potential
Are you looking for a new challenge alongside your studies? Would you like to gain practical experience in an international company while studying? Then you’ve come to the right place. Join our team!

To support the growth of this innovative team, we are looking for an

Intern / Working Student (m/f/d) Investment Consulting

The role is based in our Zurich office.

What can you expect?

Active involvement in investment consulting projects for institutional clients (pension funds, foundations, insurers) in close collaboration with senior consultants and investment specialists
Hands‑on analytical work: portfolio and performance analysis, risk metrics, ALM support, and preparation of client materials
Support in manager research and selection through quantitative screening, peer comparisons, and documentation of recommendations
Development and automation of tools and models (Excel, VBA, Python, Power BI) to improve analysis, reporting, and internal processes
Preparation of presentations, reports, and dashboards for internal and client meetings
Exposure to real‑world investment decision‑making in a leading global consulting environment
Collaboration within a multidisciplinary and international team with structured learning, feedback, and mentoring

Qualifications

What are you bringing?

Ongoing Master’s studies in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a similar analytical field
Strong analytical and technical skills (Excel + at least one programming language (Python, R, VBA, MATLAB, SQL))
Interest in capital markets, portfolio theory, and investment concepts
A data driven mindset, curiosity, and a structured way of working
Ability to work independently and precisely
Motivation to apply academic knowledge in practice and grow into consulting
Clear communication skills; German native, very good English and French are a plus

The offer:

A long-term collaboration: you will start with us as an intern and have the opportunity to continue as a working student on an hourly basis, further developing your skills while remaining part of our team.
A flexible working model that allows you to combine your studies with practical experience
A diverse, team‑oriented environment with colleagues who enjoy delivering value‑adding advice
Real exposure to investment decision‑making and the opportunity to apply academic theory in practice
Structured on‑the‑job learning, feedback, and mentoring within an international team

Interested?
We are looking forward to your online application. The application via our career portal only takes about 5 minutes.

Willis Towers Watson is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role, applicants must be either Swiss citizens, EU or EFTA nationals or have the legal right to live and work in Switzerland.

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Intern / Working Student (m/f/d) Investment Consulting