Internal Communication Intern

About us

Symbiotics is the leading market access platform for impact investing in emerging and frontier markets, offering market research, investment advisory and asset management services. We are regulated by FINMA, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority and our daughter company Symbiotics (UK) Ltd has an investment firm license from the FCA in the UK. Symbiotics currently employs 160 people and is headquartered in Geneva, with further offices in Zurich, London, Amsterdam, Paris, Mexico City, Singapore, Cape Town, Delhi and Yerevan. Since 2004, we have invested over USD 6.9bn in more than over 500 microfinance institutions across over 90 emerging and frontier markets, working with more than 62 investment funds and many institutional investors.

We are a fast-growing, market-leading company, offering a dynamic work environment in the growing impact investment space. Our people are our biggest competitive advantage.

About the Job

The Internal Communication internship position is based in our Geneva office with reporting line to the Internal Communication Manager who is part of the Communication Unit in the ICT Division.
Your core purpose is to support the Internal Communication Manager in all activities contributing to driving the engagement of our staff towards the realization of our Objectives and Mission, enhancing our Corporate Culture across the regions.

**Job Description**:
Work closely with the Internal Communication Manager and provide help in managing internal events.
Gather relevant information and publish internal information.
Draft communications ensuring clarity and consistency of the messages.
Deliver regular communication in a timely manner through internal communication channels.
Help organize and coordinate internal events, such as, trainings, staff meetings, knowledge sharing events, team building sessions, to service the business lines.
Publish knowledge sharing material to ensure communication flows across the regions.
Ad hoc support for the creation and management of other internal communication initiatives.
Provide ad hoc support for the development of specific projects, such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR ), memberships, onboarding process, environmental sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) related initiatives, sports & well-being, etc.
Meet deadlines, prioritize workloads, maintain a strong attention to detail, and work collaboratively and independently.

Your Qualification

We are looking for a person who has a communication background and can work independently in a dynamic environment.

More specifically, you have the following skills and competencies:
Bachelor or Master degree in Communication or equivalent qualification and/or experience
Experience in communication or event management positions
You enjoy collaborating with others to reach common goals
You are comfortable to work in an international and multi-cultural workplace
You pride yourself in providing a great client experience
You easily build trust with others by being down to earth, realistic and being open to other perspectives and ideas
You are adept and agile to perform in a fast-paced environment, and managing competing demands and priorities
You have a high level of integrity and confidentiality
You have an interest in impact finance and/or sustainable development
You are able to work and write comfortably in both English and French
Swiss/EU National or valid Swiss Work Permit is required

Job Offer
What makes us different?
The chance to contribute to improving the lives of people in emerging and frontier countries, to work towards supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
A flexible work environment with colleagues from 41 countries
The opportunity to become part of a growing business that pushes you to excel every day while having a positive impact on others