Research Intern - Geopolitical Services Desk

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, we focus on nurturing and developing individuals across our entry level careers programmes, providing them with opportunities to start their professional journey. We offer various entry-level positions and programmes for individuals to gain valuable experience and grow their skills.


As an intern at PwC, you will get hands-on experience and exposure to various industries, allowing you to develop your skills and gain valuable insights into the world of professional services. In your internship, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to real client projects.

PwC's Geopolitical Services Desk (GPS Desk) is opening a position for a motivated Research Intern to support our team on research‑driven projects at the intersection of geopolitics and strategy/risk. The internship focuses on high‑quality desk research, analytical thinking, and the synthesis of complex political, economic, and regulatory developments into clear, well‑structured analyses and presentations. The ultimate goal is to create seminal insights on geopolitics from a business perspective. The intern will work with short lines to consultants and assignments that inform senior corporate decision‑makers, as such the work may include (pending chosen subject) contributing to briefings, slide decks, and internal knowledge products with a strong emphasis on clarity, structure, and analytical rigour.

The Research Intern will collaborate closely with our Creating Insights Team, allowing you to be positioned between the geopolitics practice and the Chief Economist’s office, and between PwC research and client facing departments, accordingly. The team’s research has a strong economic safety and geopolitical lens. Your research would focus on questions such as how geopolitics can be embedded in an organisation’s risk management and decision‑making frameworks; when geopolitical developments constitute an operational risk versus a strategic risk; or how executive responsibility and oversight should be organised when dealing with geopolitical uncertainty. The intern will carry out research on these themes, helping to translate geopolitical dynamics into concrete implications for strategy, governance, and executive decision‑making in an increasingly complex global environment.

What we offer

📈 Growth & Development

· A wide range of tailored training programmes focused on professional growth and leadership development

· Support in pursuing a professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA)

· You'll work on challenging, meaningful client projects, learn from leading experts, and receive dedicated coaching to accelerate your development

💰 Salary & Benefits

· A competitive salary based on your experience, with the opportunity to advance quickly

· 30 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days

· Choose the mobility option that suits you best: an electric lease car or a mobility allowance, plus access to various mobility providers via one convenient app

🏠 Flexibility & Well-being

· A fully equipped home office and a monthly net expense allowance for internet and other costs

· A personal well-being budget to invest in your physical and mental health, plus access to the well-being platform OpenUp

🚀 Culture & Impact

· A motivating work environment where collaboration with ambitious colleagues and recognition for your contributions are central

· An inclusive team where we work together to make a real impact

How to apply

We believe in a two-way process we want to get to know you, and we want you to get to know us. That's why every step includes room for your questions.

1. Apply – Submit your CV and motivation letter.

2. Confirmation – You'll immediately receive a confirmation in your inbox.

3. Introductory conversation – If your profile matches, we'll reach out within two weeks for a short, informal conversation to learn more about each other.

4. Online assessment – If we're both enthusiastic, we'll invite you for an online assessment.

5. Interview – Based on the results, you'll be invited for a first in-depth interview.

Questions?

Reach out to Emma Sebel – Campus Recruiter, Broader Assurance Services 📧 emma.sebel@pwc.com | 📱 +31 6 38759496