Internship at the General Secretariat of the Finance Directorate
- 18 September 2026
- 100%
- Internship
- German (Fluent)
- Zürich
About the job
FD - General Secretariat
Internship at the General Secretariat of the Finance Directorate 100%
At the General Secretariat, where the threads of the Finance Directorate come together, we offer the opportunity for an internship starting 1 January 2027 (or by arrangement) for 12 months. Gain insights into administration and seize the chance to actively participate in shaping the future of our canton.
Seize the opportunity!
Are you not just looking for an internship, but an experience that immerses you deeply in the administration of the economically strongest and most populous canton in Switzerland? We offer exactly that! Experience not only a behind-the-scenes look but be part of the team that steers the affairs of the Finance Directorate and supports the Finance Director.
Your role:
- Support the General Secretariat in various areas – whether in the staff unit, communication, compliance, or cross-directorate projects (e.g. in the digitalisation area)
- Assist with preparations for the weekly government council meetings and learn about the processes of cantonal politics
- Gain insight into political and legal matters of the canton – whether in responding to parliamentary initiatives, legislative projects, or preparing statements and appeal decisions
- Support the compliance officer in drafting compliance-relevant matters for training purposes
- Take responsibility for creating presentations, memoranda, minutes, and documentation independently
- Contribute to various project initiatives and undertake research tasks – from simple to complex topics
Your profile:
- You are about to complete (Bachelor/Master) or have already successfully completed your studies, preferably in administrative science, political science, law, or economics.
- You have very good written and oral communication skills in German and a strong motivation for the functioning of state and administration
- Ideally, you have already gained some work experience
- You work independently, precisely, and efficiently and can quickly familiarise yourself with new topics
- You are willing to learn new things and interested in financial policy, legal, and compliance-related topics
- Integrity and confidentiality are important to you
- You are flexible and communicative, strive for high quality in your work, and handle Microsoft applications skilfully (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Our offer:
- We offer you an exciting and varied environment with modern working conditions and a workplace in the heart of Zurich
- This challenge offers you the opportunity to gain experience in various areas of the largest employer in Zurich and actively contribute to the future of the canton of Zurich
Your next step
Are you excited about this opportunity?
Then apply now and become part of our team! Please note that we can only process applications via our online tool.
Specific questions about the position will be gladly answered by Hannah van Delft (Intern General Secretariat) at Tel.: +41 43 257 43 26. Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to Eva Steiger (Recruiting Partner) at Tel.: +41 43 258 85 54.
Your new environment: http://www.zh.ch/fd
