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Behavioural Economics Intern EMEA (3-6 months, 50-100%)

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Swiss Re

Aug 2, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • London

Requirements

  • - You have a university degree in behavioural science or related, e.g., economics, psychology, or marketing.
  • - You are highly skilled using the MS office suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, Word. Experience with Qualtrics, Prolific or similar for running quantitative research would be an advantage.
  • - You have some applied experience in behavioural science, which could be gained through either coursework or previous work experience.
  • - You are a self-starter, proactive, with energy and drive and you have strong communication skills; you can speak clearly and enthusiastically about behavioural science.
  • - You are well organized with good time management skills. Previous project management experience would be an advantage.
  • - Fluent English speaker, any other European languages are beneficial (ideally French)
  • - Knowledge of, or experience in the insurance industry is an advantage, but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities
  • - Work on client projects with the BE consultants to deliver applied BE projects. This could include conducting consumer research to diagnose BE problems, helping to design BE solutions, and running A/B tests to test the impact of solutions.
  • - Create and update BE marketing and sales materials and help strengthen Swiss Re's thought leadership position in Behavioural Science.
  • - Actively contribute your ideas and perspective by drawing on your experience about how we can create, develop, and incubate new behavioural science 'solutions' that can be sources of scalable, repeatable fee revenue.

FAQs

What is the duration of the Behavioural Economics Intern position?

The internship can last between 3 to 6 months, depending on whether the intern works full-time (3 months) or part-time (up to 6 months).

What percentage of work is required for this internship?

The internship can be completed at a percentage ranging from 50% to 100%, depending on the agreement between the candidate and the line manager.

What educational background is required for this role?

Candidates should have a university degree in behavioral science or a related field, such as economics, psychology, or marketing.

What skills are necessary for this position?

Candidates should be highly skilled in the MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and experience with research tools like Qualtrics or Prolific is advantageous. Strong communication, organization, time management skills, and some applied experience in behavioral science are also important.

Is prior experience in the insurance industry required?

No, experience in the insurance industry is not essential, but knowledge of the industry is considered an advantage.

What types of projects will the intern work on?

The intern will work on client projects alongside behavioral economics consultants, which may include conducting consumer research, designing BE solutions, and running A/B tests.

Is knowledge of additional languages beneficial for this role?

Yes, fluency in English is required, and knowledge of other European languages, particularly French, is beneficial.

Can I apply for this internship if I am still studying?

Yes, students who meet the qualifications may apply. The part-time option allows for flexibility to accommodate studying schedules.

What kind of support can the intern expect from the team?

The intern will receive guidance from behavioral economics consultants and will have the opportunity to actively contribute ideas and perspectives to projects.

Will feedback be provided to all applicants?

Yes, feedback will be sent via email to all candidates. If you have not heard back, please check your spam folder.

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Swiss Re

Swiss Re helps insurers and direct clients to shoulder risks through re/insurance and other solutions.

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Mission & Purpose

The Swiss Re Group is a leading wholesale provider of reinsurance, insurance and other insurance-based forms of risk transfer. Dealing direct and working through brokers, its global client base consists of insurance companies, mid-to-large-sized corporations and public sector clients. From standard products to tailor-made coverage across all lines of business, Swiss Re deploys its capital strength, expertise and innovation power to enable the risk taking upon which enterprise and progress in society depend. Founded in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1863, Swiss Re serves clients through a network of over 70 offices globally and is rated "AA-"​ by Standard & Poor's, "Aa3"​ by Moody's and "A+"​ by A.M. Best. Registered shares in the Swiss Re Group holding company, Swiss Re Ltd, are listed in accordance with the Main Standard on the SIX Swiss Exchange and trade under the symbol SREN. We're smarter together.