2027 Internship – Group Brand & Marketing Risk – Zurich

UBS; Zürich; On-site; CHF 28,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

UBS invites ambitious students to join its 2027 Internship Program in Group Brand & Marketing Risk. You will help prepare decision‑ready materials, dashboards and reports, and support escalation processes.

You will strengthen brand controls, contribute to risk deep dives, and support governance of supplier and third‑party risks while collaborating with Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit. The program offers six months of paid internship in Switzerland, with mentorship and exposure to senior

Qualifications

• Completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor’s degree and graduated no more than 12 months ago.
• Swiss grading: GPA 4.5 (Swiss scale) as a benchmark.
• Values: hard‑working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication skills.
• Motivated to work in a high‑demand, deadline‑driven business.
• Able to evidence thoughtful use of AI to improve outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent German and English skills, with strong working proficiency in the other language.

Responsibilities

• Prepare decision‑ready meeting materials, dashboards and reports for governance bodies.
• Support documentation, evidence reviews and follow‑up on exceptions to strengthen controls.
• Contribute to risk profiles and focused deep dives across sponsorships, channels and branding activities.
• Assist in oversight of supplier, third‑party and commercial risks and support sourcing decisions.
• Support remediation activities, audits and reviews; respond to requests from second‑ and third‑line functions.
• Contribute to process and reporting improvements with cross‑functional collaboration across Group Brand & Marketing.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

AI awareness and responsible use

German language proficiency

English language proficiency

Hard-working and collaborative

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Power)

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree - 4 semesters completed, grad within 12 months

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your role

Interested in the intersection of finance, brand, marketing and risk, but not sure where to start? Do you want to gain hands‑on experience at a firm with a truly global footprint?

We’re looking for ambitious students to join our 2027 Internship Program within Group Brand & Marketing Risk.

You’ll Get To

• gain a front-row view of brand and marketing risk governance by helping prepare decision‑ready meeting materials, dashboards and reports, tracking actions and supporting timely escalation
• help strengthen the controls that protect the UBS brand by supporting process and evidence documentation, reviewing results and following up on exceptions
• turn risk insights into practical advice by contributing to the Group Brand & Marketing risk profile and focused deep dives across sponsorships and partnerships, channel activation, the UBS Art Collection, sustainability and impact, and UBS branding
• gain a Group-wide perspective on marketing sourcing risk by supporting oversight and governance of supplier, third‑party and commercial risks and contributing to well‑informed sourcing decisions across UBS
• see how risks are managed from identification through resolution by supporting remediation activities, issues, audits and reviews, and helping respond to requests from second‑and third‑line functions
• make risk management smarter and more effective by contributing to process and reporting improvements and collaborating with colleagues across Group Brand & Marketing, business divisions, Legal, Compliance and Internal Audit

Your team

Based in Switzerland, our team manages non‑financial risk across the global activities of Group Brand & Marketing, part of UBS Group Functions. You’ll learn from experienced risk professionals, gain broad stakeholder exposure and help strengthen a sustainable control environment across the firm.

Your expertise

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
• is motivated to work in a business with high demands and tight deadlines
• can evidence how experimental and responsible use of AI can improve outcomes and efficiency
• is proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel
• has excellent German and English language skills, with strong working proficiency in the other language

Start date: 1 February 2027

Your program

This paid internship will last six months. 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 and taking part in day‑to‑day operations. You’ll have mentors along the way and the chance to get to know 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.

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.