Public Sector Consultant | Internship

AXA has been developing expertise in climate and parametric insurance since 2014. Building on this, AXA Climate was created in 2017 as a dedicated entity combining climate science, data and insurance capabilities. Today, AXA Climate operates in more than 40 countries and supports both public and private actors across the full climate risk value chain: from risk assessment and modelling to adaptation and risk transfer solutions.

Within AXA Climate, the Public Sector team (PPP - Public-Private Partnerships) works closely with international organisations, development banks, governments and NGOs (e.g. World Bank, UN agencies, Insurance Development Forum) to design and implement climate risk financing solutions, adaptation strategies and capacity‑building programmes.

The team operates in a dynamic, international and project‑based environment, at the intersection of climate science, public policy and finance.

Your role

As a Public Sector Consultant Intern, you will support both ongoing projects and business development activities, contributing to the design and delivery of climate risk and adaptation solutions.

You will be fully integrated into project teams and will work closely with consultants, climate scientists and external partners.

Main responsibilities

1. Climate risk and adaptation consulting (60%)

• Support the delivery of projects for development banks and public institutions (e.g. disaster risk financing, climate risk modelling, adaptation).
• Conduct research and analysis on climate risks and resilience solutions.
• Contribute to the production of deliverables (reports, presentations, technical notes, training materials).
• Coordinate with internal experts (climate scientists, modelers) and external stakeholders.

2. Proposal development and pipeline creation (25%)

• Monitor and identify relevant public sector tenders and funding opportunities.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical and financial proposals.
• Support the structuring of projects (methodology, workplan, partnerships).
• Contribute to developing AXA Climate’s project portfolio.

3. Client engagement and partnerships (10%)

• Support interactions with public sector partners (development banks, governments, NGOs, etc.)
• Prepare meetings, workshop and presentations.
• Support tracking of partnerships and opportunities.

4. Knowledge and communication (5%)

• Contribute to internal knowledge development and external materials.
• Support preparation of presentations, pitches and communication content.

What you will learn

• How climate risks are translated into financial and operational impacts.
• How adaptation strategies and resilience measures are designed in practice.
• How parametric insurance and disaster risk financing mechanisms are structured.
• How consulting projects are delivered for international public clients.
• How to contribute to donor‑funded projects and high‑level proposals.

Education and experience

Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. economics, public policy, engineering, climate science, finance).

Previous experience in consulting, climate, development or finance is a plus.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to structure information clearly (presentation, reports).
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, international environment.

Languages

• Fluent English required.
• French strongly preferred.
• Spanish is a plus.

Mindset

• Interest in climate change, adaptation and resilience.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn.
• Proactive and collaborative attitude.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks.