Innosight Analyst Internship - Switzerland, 2025 Start Date

Innosight is a global strategy consulting firm focused on helping leading organizations design and create the future. We work with them to develop growth strategies, build innovation capabilities, and accelerate new growth initiatives. As a member of the Innosight team, you’ll have the opportunity to work with leaders at Global 1000 companies to tackle some of the most interesting challenges in business.  
• We are the leading practitioners of disruptive innovation, building on the work of our co-founder, Harvard Business School professor Clay Christensen.
• Because we focus on growth strategy and innovation, we bring unique expertise and authority to the challenges our clients face: Where is our next big opportunity, and what is our strategy to get there? How do we build an organization that is innovative and future focused? How do we disrupt ourselves before others do?
• Our values – including humility, collaboration, transparency, and intellectual curiosity – guide our work with clients, with each other, and our commitment to enabling innovation in organizations.
• Our work environment emphasizes the exchange of ideas, continuous learning, and collaboration. And our smaller team structure offers exposure to senior-level executives early in your consulting career.

Position:
As an Intern Analyst, you will play a role in supporting consulting projects by diagnosing innovation-related challenges and opportunities for clients across industries. You will work closely with project teams to develop strategic recommendations, conduct research, and communicate insights in a clear and compelling way.
Key Responsibilities:
Team Collaboration: Work effectively with colleagues in Switzerland and across the globe to assess client and industry challenges related to innovation.
Problem Solving: Contribute to the development of strategic recommendations by applying analytical thinking and structured problem-solving skills.
Research & Analysis:
- Gather, analyze, and synthesize primary and secondary data to generate insights.
- Conduct internet and database research, analyze company financials, and review internal client data.
- Support qualitative research efforts, including interviews and focus groups, as well as the analysis of quantitative research.
Communication & Deliverables:
- Prepare clear and visually compelling PowerPoint presentations (with support) to communicate insights and recommendations to clients.
- Assist in developing client-ready materials that align with project objectives.
Professionalism & Initiative:
- Demonstrate a high level of organization, attention to detail, and commitment to delivering quality work.
Location & Travel:
- This role is based in Zurich, Switzerland, and requires in-person work at the Zurich office. Depending on client needs, travel could be required up to 80% of the time.

Job Qualifications:

• Completed undergraduate degree (e.g., BSc or BA) with a strong academic background
• Postgraduate degree (e.g. MSc or MA) candidates with expected high merit or distinction (or equivalent)
• Relevant internship, full-time, or pro-bono experience is advantageous (e.g., consulting, corporate strategy, innovation management, venture capital, other financial services)
• Ability to use reason, logic and creativity to solve ambiguous problems.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills. Proven ability to effectively conduct secondary and/or primary research.
• Ability to thrive in a relatively unstructured environment. Must have high tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to self-motivate and self-manage.
• Ability to perform well in a collaborative, team environment. Intellectual curiosity and interest in consulting.
• Familiarity with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• German, French, and Italian speaking candidates strongly preferred for candidates interviewing for positions in Switzerland.
• Have the legal right to work in Switzerland. Proof of eligibility to work may be required prior to employment.

Posting CategoryGeneralist

Opportunity TypeIntern (Trainee)

CountrySwitzerland