The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is looking for recent graduates to join the 2026 Bank for International Settlements (BIS) cohort of Graduate Interns. This is an 11-month internship that will allow you to use the knowledge you gained during your studies in a professional environment. Joining us is not just about launching your international career, it is about doing meaningful work for the public good and serving the global community.

About the IAIS

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is the global standard setting body for insurance supervision. Our mission is to promote effective and globally consistent supervision of the insurance industry for the benefit and protection of policyholders and to contribute to global financial stability. We are an independent association of more than 200 insurance supervisors covering 97 percent of the world insurance market. We are hosted by the Bank for International Settlements, in Basel, Switzerland.

By joining the BIS - Insurance and Risk Graduate Internship Programme you will:

  • have the opportunity to work in an international standard setting body, contributing to the IAIS’ mission and undertaking work at the intersection of research and policy for key trends facing the insurance sector.
  • gain practical experience in research and policy analysis supporting insurance supervisors and other financial sector authorities.
  • contribute to high-level international meetings.
  • work with top experts from around the world and be part of an intellectually stimulating organisational culture characterised by effective collaboration, high-quality output and attention to detail.
  • enjoy exposure to ideas and projects across a broad range of financial stability issues and play a valuable part in supporting the wider central banking community.

Purpose of the Internship Programme:

The programme is aimed at enriching your work experience in order to help you in your pursuit of your next step, whether to a higher educational degree or a position at another organisation.

Programme duration:  11 months

Programme location: Basel, Switzerland

Programme start date: October 2026

Principal accountabilities:

  • In close collaboration with policy experts, contribute to the publications and meeting materials.
  • Support research and analysis of data from a wide range of sources.
  • Contribute to analysis examining potential vulnerabilities in the financial system.
  •  Work to support implementation of sound regulatory and supervisory approaches worldwide.
  • Create graphs and tables for use in publications and at key meetings on global financial topics.

Qualifications, skills, and experience:

  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field completed in 2025 or 2026.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Data processing and visualisation skills.
  • Drafting skills in English.
  • Exposure to topics such as risk, insurance, financial stability analysis, financial regulation and supervision would be an advantage.

What we offer:

The contract is for 11 months (fixed term). This is a paid internship, and we cover health insurance, support with relocation, and return travel, as well as accommodation in Basel.

Who we are:

Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.

Application process:

The application deadline is on Tuesday 7 April 2026 end of day. Interviews will be conducted in May, with employment offers being extended in June 2026.

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