CRES Spain Intern

CRES Spain Intern (m/f/x/d)

Internship

Location: Madrid, M, ES

Are you a curious, motivated, and organised student or recent graduate looking to kick-start your career in Corporate Real Estate & Workplace Services? If you enjoy variety, love making things run smoothly, and want to gain real hands-on experience in a dynamic international company, this internship is for you!

About the Role

As a CRES Spain Intern, you will be an integral part of the Corporate Real Estate & Services team in our Madrid office. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad, practical exposure across workplace services, supplier coordination, financial administration, and global CRES initiatives - all while working alongside experienced professionals in a truly international environment. You will make a real contribution from day one and leave with valuable skills and experience to build your career on.

Key Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day workplace and facility services, including maintenance coordination, office supplies, catering, meeting room set-ups, and corporate event support. Assist with access control, Safety and Security activities, and help coordinate operational matters related to the Madrid IT room infrastructure. Act as a local support contact for CRES suppliers, contributing to service delivery coordination and continuous improvement. Support financial administration tasks, including invoice processing, budget monitoring, and cost reporting. Contribute to CRES reporting and global initiatives, helping maintain accurate data across areas such as Safety & Security, workplace management, and Environment.

• About the Team

• The Corporate Real Estate & Services (CRES) team delivers safe, efficient, and inspiring workplace experiences across Swiss Re's global portfolio. In Madrid, the team is responsible for the smooth running of the local office, collaborating closely with global CRES specialists, internal stakeholders, and external service providers to ensure operational excellence and support broader real estate and sustainability goals.

• About You

• You are an enthusiastic and proactive individual who is eager to learn and ready to roll up your sleeves. You are well-organised, reliable, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team. You communicate clearly and confidently, and you enjoy connecting with people - whether colleagues, suppliers, or visitors. You bring a positive attitude, a willingness to take initiative, and a genuine interest in workplace and real estate services.

We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:

• Microsoft 365 proficiency: Good working knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams for day-to-day professional tasks. Numeracy and administrative skills: Comfort with basic financial and administrative tasks such as data entry, invoice tracking, and cost monitoring. English language: Strong written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly in an international environment. Interpersonal and communication skills: A natural ability to engage positively with a wide range of people, building good working relationships with colleagues, clients, and service providers.

These are additional nice to haves:

• Studies or academic background in Facility Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or a related field. Familiarity with digital workplace or facility management tools. Some prior experience or exposure to office operations, customer service, or supplier coordination. An organised, detail-oriented approach with a proactive mindset and appetite for continuous learning.

• Please upload your application in English.

• About Swiss Re

• Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

• Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

• If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

• We may use AI-powered tools to support the review and evaluation of applications for this position. These tools provide additional insights to our recruitment teams, but all hiring decisions are carefully reviewed and made by people. To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.