Early Careers Internship Program – Controlling (80-100%)

BVZH Bank Vontobel AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch provided

Zurich location

Paid internship

Job summary

Vontobel offers a 6‑month Early Careers Internship starting 1 March 2027 in Zurich, focused on Finance Business Partnering and performance analysis. You’ll work with Group and Business Controlling teams, gaining hands-on experience and building a strong professional network.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in finance or a related field, with English fluency and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, or graduated within the last two years, in finance, accounting, controlling, business administration, economics, or a related field.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German/French/Italian a plus.
• Valid work permit for the location you are applying to.

Responsibilities

• Gain first-hand experience in Finance Business Partnering and understand how Finance supports business decision-making.
• Develop an understanding of the Bank’s key businesses, including Private Clients, Institutional Clients & Investments, and Structured Solutions.
• Contribute to management reporting and performance analysis, developing an understanding of key business and financial drivers.
• Participate in forecasting and planning processes, from business assumptions to financial outcomes.
• Gain hands-on experience with Finance systems and reporting tools, including Power BI and SAP.
• Build your banking and finance knowledge through practical experience, collaboration, and networking.

Skills

Ownership

Tenacity

Foresight

AI literacy

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in finance or related

Tools

Power BI

SAP

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your career and make your mark in the financial world? At Vontobel, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. That’s why we’re excited to welcome passionate, ambitious, and curious students into our Early Careers Internship Program. If you are fascinated by finance, business performance, and how strategic decisions translate into financial results, this program offers you the chance to collaborate with dynamic Group and Business Controlling teams, receive personalized support, and contribute to work that creates tangible value for the business and our shareholders. Over 6 months, starting on 1 March 2027, you’ll gain hands‑on experience and insights into the financial industry while building lasting connections in a globally recognized investment firm.

Responsibilities

• Gain first‑hand experience in Finance Business Partnering and understand how Finance supports business decision‑making.
• Develop an understanding of the Bank’s key businesses, including Private Clients, Institutional Clients & Investments, and Structured Solutions.
• Contribute to management reporting and performance analysis, developing an understanding of key business and financial drivers.
• Participate in forecasting and planning processes, from business assumptions to financial outcomes.
• Gain hands‑on experience with Finance systems and reporting tools, including Power BI and SAP.
• Build your banking and finance knowledge through practical experience, collaboration, and networking.

What we are looking for

• Ownership: You are curious and get involved. You ask why a process works the way it does, offer to help where your team needs it, and see your own projects through from start to finish.
• Tenacity: You are driven and self‑dependent. When the data doesn’t add up or the first approach fails, you look for another way and you come back with an answer.
• Foresight: You are a pro‑active self‑starter with a can‑do mentality. You spot what’s coming and you take the initiative to solve it before it becomes a problem.
• AI literacy: You use AI tools to research, analyze and draft faster, and you double‑check their output before you rely on it.
• Collaboration: You work well with others and build your network. You reach out to colleagues beyond your own team, learn how other parts of the bank work, and share what you find.

What you need to apply

• You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, or graduated within the last two years, in finance, accounting, controlling, business administration, economics, or a related field.
• You have a genuine interest in the financial sector.
• You are fluent in English, written and spoken. German, French or Italian is a plus.
• You hold a valid work permit for the location you are applying to.

What we offer

• Prime Zurich location: Modern collaboration spaces, and free on‑site canteen offering freshly prepared lunches to keep you energized.
• Supportive and inclusive culture: Be part of a friendly, diverse team that values individuality and collaboration in an open‑office setting.
• Tools for success: Access the latest technology and resources to excel in your role.
• Networking opportunities: join our NextGen community and meet other interns for lunch.
• Flat hierarchy and innovation: Collaborate at all levels and contribute to exciting projects in an agile, future‑focused work environment.
• Paid internship: we offer standardized salary for all early career interns including free lunch.

The application period for the 2027 Early Careers Internship Program runs from 5 to 15 November. As applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions may close early, we encourage you to apply early. You may submit a maximum of two applications across all internship positions.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.