Internship – Research Assistant in Climate Risk Modelling

Location: Lausanne, hybrid

Start date: ASAP

Duration: 3-6 months, potential to be renewed

Workload: 100%

Application deadline: June 10, 2025

About the Role

We are looking for an independent and detail-oriented Research Assistant to join an applied research project on the modelling of climate-related financial risk. The core aim is to develop a new portfolio evaluation and construction methodology that integrates climate scenarios and asset pricing.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of academic research and real-world investment practice, contributing to the development of an open-source, operational model for climate-aligned portfolio management. This project is a collaboration between the Enterprise for Society Center (E4S), Pictet, and Retraites Populaires.

Your Responsibilities

– Conduct literature review on climate risk modelling

– Explore existing data and methodologies integrating climate scenarios into asset pricing and portfolio construction

– Contribute to the integration of physical and transition climate risk into the model structure

– Present findings and coordinate with a team of academics and practitioners

Your Profile

You are a master’s student or recent graduate in Finance, Economics, Data Science, Sustainability, or a related field, and you bring:

– A strong interest in climate science, sustainable finance and applied research

– Knowledge of climate-related financial risk,

– Solid analytical and quantitative skills, with experience in Excel and Python

– Ability to work independently and collaboratively across academic and industry settings

– Strong written and verbal communication skills (English required, French a plus)

What We Offer

– First-hand research experience in building a climate risk model for direct application to institutional investment portfolios

– Exposure to leading financial institutions and sustainability experts

– A friendly and dynamic international environment

– Hybrid work setting

How to Apply

Please send your CV and short cover letter explaining why you’re interested and why you are a good fit for the position to vasb@r4f.pragre.