2026 Off-cycle Internship – GWM Business Risk Organization GFIW – ZH

UBS; Zürich; On-site; CHF 16,740 - 27,900; Full time

Job summary

UBS is seeking ambitious students for its 2026 Off-cycle Internship Program in Zürich, focusing on risk and client relations within Global Wealth Management.

The internship offers the opportunity to support strategic projects, enhance client experience, and improve risk frameworks while developing professional networks.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, economics, or STEM.
• Excellent English (written and oral); another major language is a plus.
• Good communication skills, comfortable interacting with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the GFIW Business Risk Review & Risk Intelligence Team in analyzing complex client groups.
• Detect needs and implement solutions to improve existing processes.
• Collaborate with different teams on strategic projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Programming languages (VBA, R, Python)

Education

Bachelor's degree (4 semesters completed)

Job description

Job Overview

We’re looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Off-cycle Internship Program within our Global Wealth Management business in Zürich. This internship focuses on risk and client relations within the Global Family and Institutional Wealth (GFIW) organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the GFIW Business Risk Review & Risk Intelligence Team in analysing complex client groups.
• Detect needs and implement solutions to improve existing processes or drive new ones.
• Support day‑to‑day project management activities.
• Contribute to ensuring our risk framework design and operation are effective to meet 21st‑century challenges.
• Collaborate with different teams on strategic projects aimed at improving client experience and driving engagement.
• Build an understanding of our industry, culture, and strategy, while learning how we operate to meet client needs effectively.
• Develop professionally by establishing a network of mentors and business contacts.
• Attend educational events led by senior leaders that provide extensive exposure and insight into the business.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor’s degree, graduate no longer than six months ago (bachelor’s or master’s), preferably in business, finance, economics, STEM or similar.
• Excellent English (written and oral); another major language is a plus.
• Good communication skills, comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels.
• Autonomous, diligent and detail‑oriented work style.
• Strong analytical skills with a fast understanding of complex processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and quick to learn other IT software.
• Preferably know how to use programming languages such as VBA, R, or Python.
• Preferably have experience (or internship) in Compliance, Risk Management or Legal roles.
• Values align with hard‑working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative principles.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication skills.
• Motivated to work in a high‑demand, time‑critical business.

Start Date

April 2026

We’re looking for someone who’s curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We welcome all majors, but it’s important to have an interest in the financial industry. Let us know how your achievements—such as organising a fundraising event, participating in team sports or stepping out of your comfort zone—match the skills we’re after.

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.