2026 Off-cycle internship – Risk Control Multinationals GRC – Zurich

UBS; Zürich; On-site; CHF 10,296 - 25,740; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking an intern in risk control based in Zürich. The role involves evaluating credit requests, assessing client business models, and providing risk-related input in cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include at least 4 semesters of a bachelor’s degree and strong interpersonal skills. Fluency in German and good English are necessary. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work within a diverse and inclusive team, contributing to the assessment and monitoring of financial risks.

Qualifications

• Graduated no longer than six months ago (bachelor's or master's).
• Motivated to work in a demanding business with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Understand and assess client’s business models and evaluate assumptions.
• Evaluate demanding credit requests for large corporate clients.
• Provide input and support in cross-functional deal teams.
• Independently examine complex transactional risks.
• Evaluate and support risk modelling techniques.

Skills

Strategic thinker

Strong communication skills

Sharp problem-solving skills

Good interpersonal skills

Collaborative work style

Excellent German

Good command of English

Education

Completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Reference

336324BR

Location

Zürich, Switzerland

Start Date

July 2026

Responsibilities

• Understand and assess client’s business models and constructively evaluate assumptions and financial projections.
• Evaluate demanding and tailor‑made credit requests for Swiss domiciled multinationals and large corporate clients.
• Conclude client’s debt capacity, rating and other risk relevant parameters.
• Provide input, contest and support in cross‑functional deal teams comprising Origination, Risk Control, Corporate Finance, Capital Markets and Legal.
• Learn about and monitor known risks, while also discovering and defining unknown risks.
• Independently examine complex transactional risks and challenge them in line with our risk‑control framework.
• Actively participate in and support team tasks and projects.
• Evaluate and support our risk modelling techniques to ensure that risk‑based returns are appropriate.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent; graduated no longer than six months ago (bachelor’s or master’s).
• Aligned values: hard‑working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication skills.
• Motivated to work in a demanding business with tight deadlines.
• Sharp problem‑solving skills.
• Structured work style, capable of working collaboratively.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent German and good command of English (written and oral).

Team

The internship will be based in Group Risk Control & Structured Finance located in Zürich (Uetlihof). The team is responsible for identifying, assessing, advising, monitoring and reporting financial risks, including credit and market risk.

EEO Statement

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.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and provide reasonable accommodation throughout our recruitment process.