About Us
Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.
Why us
At Rothschild & Co, we believe that our most valuable asset is our people. Our HR team plays a pivotal role in shaping our company culture, fostering talent development, and ensuring employee well-being. As an HR Intern, you will have a front-row seat to this dynamic and ever-evolving field.
What we are looking for
Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey into the world of Human Resources? Are you passionate about people, processes, and making a positive impact on an organization's success? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
We are looking for an enthusiastic learner with a genuine passion for HR with strong interpersonal and communication skills, combined with detail orientation and analytical thinking skills.
Overview of Role
During your Internship in our Swiss HR team, you will collaborate with experienced HR professionals on the daily activities and real-world HR Projects. We offer you a great opportunity to gain first work experience in Human Resources in a multinational work environment in Zurich.
You will have your own tasks and responsibilities and also help us in the ongoing administration. This internship can last for nine to twelve months with an ideal start date in October 2026.
Responsibilities
Help on all activities along the employee lifecycle, such as coordinating interviews, onboarding, transfer of employees, contractual changes and departure of an employee
Writing general correspondence (e. g. work certificates and confirmations, training agreements, etc.)
Managing work permit requests as well as tracking of temporary employees and visitors from abroad with the appropriate follow up actions with the authorities (Meldeverfahren, 120 day work permits)
General administrative support, including updating the Org Charts, HR Intranet sites, process the HR shared mailbox, handling invoices, organising the Welcome Day etc.
Collaboration with HR Business Partners in Zurich and Geneva in various tasks for all departments in our Wealth Management Division
Preparing reports and presentations on HR related metrics
Ad-hoc projects in close collaboration with the Team
Education and Qualifications
Student in business administration or similar
Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel)
Experience, Skills and Competencies Required
You care about people, teams and their HR questions and queries
A first working experience is a plus
Fluent communication skills in English and German (written and spoken)
Proactive attitude with the ability to demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and reliability
Benefits
Rothschild & Co is committed to safeguarding and enhancing the health and wellbeing of all its employees. To support this, Rothschild & Co provides all employees with a range of healthcare services and benefits that aim to support their overall wellbeing
We are conducive to creating a working environment and culture where people can succeed
We provide a variety of inhouse trainings, as well as tuition assistance for further education and training courses
If you are curious to learn more about us and have valuable experiences in a similar role, then please submit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment tool.
Skills Required
- Student in business administration or similar
- Strong MS Office skills (especially Excel)
- Fluent communication skills in English and German (written and spoken)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail orientation and analytical thinking skills
- Proactive attitude with initiative, attention to detail and reliability
- A first working experience
Rothschild & Co Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Rothschild & Co and has not been reviewed or approved by Rothschild & Co.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across core markets, and employer-provided salary bands in U.S. postings reinforce transparency on base ranges. Europe and core advisory teams are often characterized as strong on compensation relative to their market positioning.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off in the U.S. is described as starting around four weeks and increasing with seniority, alongside paid holidays and sick time. This points to a broad time-off framework in key offices.
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Retirement Support — A U.S. 401(k) with immediate vesting and a tiered employer match is cited, complementing discretionary bonuses. These features indicate meaningful retirement-focused support within the package.
Rothschild & Co Insights
What We Do
Rothschild & Co is one of the world's largest independent financial advisory groups. We offer a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients’ business and wealth. With a team of 3,800 talented financial services specialists on the ground in more than 40 countries across the world, we provide independent advice on M&A, strategy and financing, as well as investment and wealth management solutions to large institutions, families, individuals and governments. As a family-controlled business that has been at the centre of the world’s financial markets for over 200 years, we can rely on an unrivalled network of specialists and are known for our track record of outstanding execution in financial services. For more information on our group, visit www.rothschildandco.com
