Trainee - Sustainability & Strategic Regulatory (Supply Chain)

Our Sustainability & Strategic Regulatory team supports clients in transforming sustainability ambitions into practical business solutions. We work at the intersection of sustainability, regulation and supply chain transformation, helping organisations navigate an evolving regulatory landscape while creating long-term value. We support clients in integrating sustainability requirements into their business models, operations and supply chains. As part of our international and multidisciplinary team, you will gain exposure to diverse projects, develop your expertise and build meaningful client relationships.

Your Impact 

• Support clients in assessing and implementing sustainability strategies across their supply chains and business operations. 

• Analyse the implications of national and international sustainability regulations and translate regulatory requirements into practical business solutions. 

• Contribute to consulting engagements focused on strategic and regulatory sustainability topics, working closely with clients and project teams. 

• Conduct research and analysis on sustainability-related topics, including due diligence, decarbonization and circularity 

• Support the preparation of client presentations and workshops. 

• Monitor regulatory developments and contribute to thought leadership through articles, blog posts, white papers and other publications. 

Your Skill Set 

• About to finish or recently finished a bachelor’s or master’s degree in law, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field, with a strong interest in sustainability. 

• Advantage: initial practical experience gained through internships in consulting, supply chain, sustainability, regulatory advisory or a related field. 

• Proficiency in German and English, French is a plus. Strong MS Office skills, particularly in PowerPoint and Excel. Analytical, structured and collaborative working style combined with strong initiative and confidence in using AI-enabled tools. 

• Strong interest in sustainability and basic knowledge of key EU regulations on supply‑chain due diligence (EUDR, EUBR, CSDDD, FLR), carbon pricing/emissions trading (CBAM, EU ETS) and circular‑economy rules (ESPR, PPWR). 

• Understanding of regulatory topics and business processes, with the ability to connect sustainability requirements to commercial realities. 

• High level of motivation, accountability and willingness to continuously develop both professionally and personally. 

Benefits

• Be Well, Work Well: We are committed to sustainable performance and supporting our people in staying well. “Be Well, Work Well” is our effort to create an environment with thriving employees across six dimensions of energy: physical, emotional, mental, spiritual, social, and financial. You can benefit from a range of offerings: sustainable performance workshops, self-leadership and resilience sessions, nutrition webinars, yoga courses etc.
• Employee Assistance Service: Life has its ups and downs. We get that. Our free-of-charge, confidential Employee Assistance Service aims to provide our employees access to confidential counselling and advice and to assist them when they experience stressful events, times, or situations or deal with overwhelming emotions.
• Family Assistance: PwC Switzerland has partnered with familizy to help you with the search for a place in a daycare centre, recruitment of a nanny, schooling information, consulting, and nearby childcare solutions.
• Hybrid Flexible Working Model: We know flexibility is the new norm. That’s why you are empowered to work from the place that best suits your workday. PwC’s Hybrid Flexible Model enables you to spend part of your time working in the office and part at home (provided this is your preference) – unless you’re at your clients’ premises, which is of course always the priority.
• Part-time work: Whether you’re a student, a parent, or simply looking for a more manageable work schedule, part-time work can be an excellent option.
• Dress for your day: At PwC, we dress for our day. From dressing casually for coffee with the team to sometimes choosing business attire for client meetings. Every day is different; every client is different. Each day consider your work ahead. What will you be doing? Where will you be? Whom will you be with? We trust you to choose clothes that best represent yourself and the PwC brand that day.
• Parental leave: Becoming a parent is unforgettable. We don't want you to miss a moment of it.
• Vacation: We know it’s essential to take time away from work. Whether you get your energy from climbing mountains or spending time with family, you’ll get 25 days of vacation per financial year to refresh and recharge! And colleagues from age 50, directors and apprentices are entitled to 30 days’ vacation.
• Paid leave: A specific event might require your special attention. Therefore you can take time-off for special personal events such as your wedding, relocation, statutory duties, military, civil protection or civilian service and other events.
• Mobile Communication Services: Get a mobile subscription for business and private use with no data limitation and make and receive phone calls worldwide with no voice limitations at a very attractive price.
• Mobile phones: Claim CHF 1000.- every three years for a new iOS (Apple) mobile phone.
• Volunteering: You’re passionate about doing good and making a difference? That’s great, so are we. You can follow your passion by doing volunteer work.
• My Benefits: My Benefits is a portal that allows you to access various special offers and exclusive discounts from major retailers in the areas of entertainment, fashion, sports, travel, electronics and many more!
• Half Fare Travelcard: Get the SBB Half Fare Travelcard reimbursed. You can use it for both business and private purposes.
• Pension fund: Securing your tomorrow, today: Our very own pension fund provides you with generous contributions and tailored saving plans. Dive into our one-pager to uncover the benefits of our pension fund.
• Health insurance: You can benefit from discounted health insurance offers from our trusted partners.
• Accident insurance: With the additional accident insurance, you are covered for private ward in case of any accidents worldwide.