2027 Internship – Global Real Estate Portfolio Management - Zurich

UBS Group AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship program

Global exposure

Job summary

UBS Group AG in Zurich offers a paid internship in Global Real Estate Portfolio Management. You will support portfolio strategy execution, build property-level cash flow and valuation models, and perform analyses to inform investment decisions.

You will collaborate with teams across EMEA, US and APAC, gaining exposure to multiple sectors and stages of the investment lifecycle. Start date: February 2027, 6-month program with mentorship and hands-on learning.

Qualifications

• Completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree.
• Graduated no more than 12 months ago (Bachelor's or Master's).
• GPA of 4.5 on the Swiss grading system.
• Fluent in English.
• Strong analytical and financial foundation.

Responsibilities

• support Portfolio Managers in implementing strategies for direct real estate portfolios across the investment lifecycle, including asset management, repositioning, financing and dispositions
• develop and review property-level cash flow and valuation models, including key assumptions relating to leases, operating and capital expenditure, financing and exit values
• perform hold-versus-sell, valuation and sensitivity analyses and support portfolio-level cash flow and liquidity forecasting
• consolidate asset-level financial, operational and market information into portfolio analysis, investor and co-investor reporting, and decision materials for investment committees

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial analysis

English fluency

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

• support Portfolio Managers in implementing strategies for direct real estate portfolios across the investment lifecycle, including asset management, repositioning, financing and dispositions
• develop and review property-level cash flow and valuation models, including key assumptions relating to leases, operating and capital expenditure, financing and exit values
• perform hold-versus-sell, valuation and sensitivity analyses and support portfolio-level cash flow and liquidity forecasting
• consolidate asset-level financial, operational and market information into portfolio analysis, investor and co-investor reporting, and decision materials for investment committees

Your role

Do You Have a Strong Interest In Real Estate Investment? Does Analyzing Real Estate Assets And Global Portfolios Excite You? We’re Looking For Someone Like That Who Can

• support Portfolio Managers in implementing strategies for direct real estate portfolios across the investment lifecycle, including asset management, repositioning, financing and dispositions
• develop and review property-level cash flow and valuation models, including key assumptions relating to leases, operating and capital expenditure, financing and exit values
• perform hold-versus-sell, valuation and sensitivity analyses and support portfolio-level cash flow and liquidity forecasting
• consolidate asset-level financial, operational and market information into portfolio analysis, investor and co-investor reporting, and decision materials for investment committees

You’ll Get To

• build a practical understanding of global real estate portfolio management, fund strategy and investment decision-making
• work closely with colleagues across EMEA, US and APAC and see how Portfolio Management connects with Asset Management, Financing, Legal, Tax and Property Management
• gain exposure to different commercial real estate sectors, markets and stages of the investment lifecycle

Your team

You’ll be working in the Global Real Estate Portfolio Management team in Zurich, in close collaboration with our colleagues in Geneva, London, Sydney, and other major global cities. We manage direct real estate funds and segregated mandates for private and institutional clients across multiple regions and markets. In your day-to-day work, you’ll collaborate with local and regional colleagues in Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Investment Management, Financing, Legal, Tax and Property Management. This gives you broad exposure to how asset-level developments are translated into portfolio strategy, investment decisions and investor outcomes.

We’re Looking For a Candidate Who

• has completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree, and graduated no longer than 12 months ago (bachelor's or master's degree)
• has a competitive minimum GPA of 4.5 according to the Swiss grading system
• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills
• has a strong analytical and financial foundation and is keen to develop their real estate and market knowledge
• is curious, proactive and motivated to take ownership, ask questions and contribute their own perspective
• is comfortable working collaboratively with colleagues across different functions and regions
• is fluent in English
• has a good command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and AI tools
• can evidence how experimental and responsible use of AI can improve outcomes and efficiency

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. We want to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to our team.

Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or stepped out of your comfort zone to learn about a subject you found challenging? Let us know how your achievements match the skills we’re after.

Start date: February 2027

Your program

This paid internship will last 6 months, where you’ll work with our experts and learn about the industry, our clients and our firm. You’ll be right at the heart of our business, learning from your colleagues, taking part in day-to-day operations. You'll be given mentors along the way and will have the chance to get to know some of the most senior members of our teams.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and make contacts along the way. If you like challenges, enjoy learning and want to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

If you have a successful internship, you may get an offer to return for our Graduate Talent Program after you've completed your studies.

Start date: February 2027

About Us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe. We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.

We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

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.