Chief Operating Officer's Office Intern

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Your Purpose

This position sits within the Chief Operating Officer’s office.

Led by the Chief Operating Officer, the COO’s Office mission is to support and guide the company’s transformation while consolidating and adapting our main processes to our future evolution.

The focus of the Department is cost efficiency across the company, supply chain governance and processes, technology transformation projects, shared services, and productivity synergies for the Cruise Division, including reaching out to other brands and entities within the MSC Group and its business partners.

In close collaboration with finance department, the COO ensures that all investment initiatives and requests across the company align with the medium- and long-term strategic and financial guidance established by the shareholders and the top management, but also that they contribute to the goals outlined above and are effective, synergistic, and non-redundant.

Hence, you will participate in high impact strategic projects focused on unleashing productivity gains across all departments of the company through operating model restructuring and usage of technology.

You will be based in Geneva – Switzerland and will work in close collaboration with the Head of Program Management and the Operational Efficiency Director, both directly reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. Ideally starting in February 2027 for a minimum of 6 months duration.

Your Impact

Prepare and participate in coordination meetings with Department’s Senior Management across the whole company.; Organise the meetings and consign the meeting’s outcomes.; Liaise with company’s stakeholders to clarify points and coordinate projects.; Maintain and organise the projects portfolio tracking.; Under your supervisor’s guidance, synthesise and lay down insights, numbers and decisions taken into clear and well-presented decks for top management.;

Your Journey so far

University Degree in phase of completion.; Understanding of Hospitality Industry.;

Your Essentials

Natural inclination for numbers and analytical thinking.; High interest in technology as a transformational agent.; Good communication skills and ability to enter in contact with senior managers.; Above average academic performance.; Autonomy and hard-working spirit.; Perfect command of English spoken and written, additional language is a plus.; PowerPoint and Excel advanced skills.; 6-months mandatory internship agreement.; EU Passport or right to work in Switzerland.; Valid internship agreement.;

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.

Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!