Short-Term Internship 2027 - Finance, Control & Audit

About the role

CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, offers a short-term internship in Finance, Control & Audit in Geneva for 2027. It is a fully onsite placement of 1 to 6 months, with an ideal start date to be discussed and 40 working hours per week. The internship gives students their first steps into the workplace, joining a team of experts on real projects.

Key responsibilities

• Support experienced professionals in their daily activities.
• Learn and apply new tools or methods relevant to your area of study.
• Contribute to small-scale projects under the guidance of your supervisor.
• Collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds in an international environment.

Required profile

• Currently studying in an administrative, finance or related field, with a post-secondary degree (technical/administrative diploma, Bachelor's or Master's).
• Required or encouraged by your university to complete a practical training period.
• Eager to develop skills through on-the-job learning and enjoys teamwork.
• National of a CERN Member State or Associate Member State; Pakistani, Lithuanian, Latvian, Cypriot, Croatian and Turkish nationals are not eligible because the membership ceiling has been reached.
• Good knowledge of English or French, and must remain a full-time student during the internship.

Required skills

• Fundamental knowledge in your field of study.
• Curiosity, precision and a proactive attitude towards learning.
• Good communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural team.

What we offer

• A monthly allowance of 1,593 Swiss Francs.
• Paid leave for contracts of 4 months or more.
• Application deadline: 01/11/2027 at 23:59 (Geneva time).

To apply, submit a CV in English or French and any other documents you consider relevant.