Intern – Corporate Crisis & Security Management (m/f/x)

Standards upheld. Trust Secured.

You will work at the heart of Hilti’s global crisis resilience and security framework, supporting the ongoing evolution of a globally aligned crisis management approach, contributing to concepts and solutions that have real, enterprise-wide impact.
You will also play an important role in the establishment of a new global security concept. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will gain hands-on exposure to how crisis and security topics are managed in a truly international corporate environment.

This internship position has a flexible start date and runs for 6–12 months.

What You'll do

• Support the further conceptual development and continuous improvement of Hilti’s crisis management approach, helping strengthen clarity, structure, and practical applicability across the organization.
• Contribute to increasing the impact and maturity of the rolled-out crisis concept, including elements of governance, training enablement, and operational readiness.
• Develop and refine crisis-supporting documents and tools (e.g., templates, checklists, meeting structures, logs, and response-plan building blocks) to support a consistent and effective crisis response.
• Support efforts that enable early warning, appropriate structures and procedures, and systematic evaluation/lessons learned after crises—helping improve preparedness and recovery capabilities.
• Play an active role in the establishment and enhancement of a new global security concept, supporting strategic initiatives and practical implementation considerations.
• Support travel security activities, including the development and maintenance of travel-related guidance, risk overviews, and supporting documents.
• Assist in monitoring global security developments and geopolitical risks with potential impact on business, business travel and international assignments.
• Contribute to the further development of executive protection concepts, helping ensure consistency, proportionality, and global applicability.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and external partners to support a structured, risk-based approach concerning crisis and security Mgmt, as well as for travel security and executive protection.

What You’ll Bring

• University student (e.g. security studies, risk management, international relations, business, engineering)
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills
• Structured, reliable, and proactive working style
• Interest in crisis management, security, and global risk environments
• Very good written and spoken English; German is an advantage

What’s In It for You

​​We really value our people, and we've worked hard to develop a reward package that reflects this, creating your future to be just how you would want it. Some of our benefits include:

• ​Connection with a diverse community of over 2,100 colleagues from 70 nationalities in a region where Liechtenstein, Austria, and Switzerland intersect.
• ​Employee groups actively supporting causes like female empowerment and the LGBTQIA+ community.
• ​Leisure activities like mountain biking and tennis.
• ​Opportunities for community engagement both locally and internationally.
• ​Shared e-bikes, an on-site gym, dining options, learning opportunities, financial guidance, free parking, fuel discounts, workation, sabbatical, home office opportunity, flexible and trust-based working hours, meditation/ relaxation rooms, Hilti tool rental service, massage possibilities, and relocation support.​