Trainee - Sustainability & Strategic Regulatory (Supply Chain)

Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Banking & Finance

Management Level

Intern/Trainee

Job Description & Summary

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.

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required:

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Banking, Banking Industry, Banking Procedures, Banking Products, Banking Regulation, Banking Services, Basic Banking, Commercial Bank, Commercial Lending, Communication, Complying With Regulations, Computer Assisted Legal Research (CALR), Customer Accounts, Digital Banking, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Finance Industry, Financial Due Diligence, Financial Need Analysis, Financial Regulation, Financial Services Industry, Inclusion {+ 13 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date