Gap Year Intern – Business Strategy – Capgemini Invent | Swissinterns
Gap Year Intern – Business Strategy
Capgemini Invent
Location:
Lugano
Starts:
Jul 2026
Duration:
48 weeks
Pensum:
80%
About
Capgemini Invent's programme programme is designed to attract the brightest minds from leading universities and give them genuine consulting experience in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will contribute to client projects spanning strategy, operations, digital transformation, and organisational design. Our Swiss base and global client portfolio offer unmatched exposure to complex, cross-border business challenges.
Requirements
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering, Law, or a related field. Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, ideally demonstrated through academic results, case competitions, or relevant work experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in German or French is an advantage. Strong intellectual curiosity and drive to understand complex business problems. Ability to synthesise large amounts of information into clear, actionable insights. Team player with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work under pressure.
Responsibilities
Contribute to strategic analysis and issue identification for active client engagements. Build financial models, market sizing analyses, and competitive landscapes. Prepare client-ready presentation materials including slide decks and executive summaries. Participate in client workshops and internal team meetings. Conduct primary and secondary research to support hypothesis-driven problem solving. Collaborate with team members across offices and functions to deliver integrated recommendations.
What we offer
Real consulting experience on live client engagements — not simulated case studies. Structured feedback from an experienced coach and project manager. Exposure to a diverse range of industries and business challenges within a single placement. Formal training programme covering consulting fundamentals, communication, and analytics. Competitive stipend and potential for a return offer to a full-time analyst position.
