Early Careers Internship Program Legal & Compliance Advisory (80-100%)

BVZH Bank Vontobel AG; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Zurich location

Free on-site lunches

NextGen networking

Mentorship

Paid internship

Job summary

Vontobel offers a 6‑month Early Careers Internship Program in Zurich starting 1 March 2027. You will rotate across Legal & Compliance Advisory teams, supporting regulatory research, documentation reviews, and cross‑border initiatives while learning from experienced lawyers and compliance professionals.

You will gain hands‑on experience in a globally recognized investment firm, with mentorship, a collaborative open‑office culture, and access to the NextGen intern network.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master’s program in finance, technology or related field.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.
• Work permit for the location.
• German/French/Italian is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through Legal & Compliance Advisory teams in Zurich to gain broad view of Swiss bank regulatory risk.
• Support advisory teams with legal and regulatory research under supervision.
• Review client/documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Assist in assessing new products, services and cross-border initiatives.
• Monitor regulatory developments from FINMA, EU, and others.

Skills

English fluency

Research skills

Legal research

Team collaboration

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in finance/tech

Tools

AI tools

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. Whether you’re fascinated by finance or legal & compliance this program offers you the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team, receive personalized support, and contribute to projects that truly matter. 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.

Your role

What would your role be? As part of the internship, you will:

• Rotate through the Legal & Compliance Advisory teams in Zurich, spending around two months each with the teams supporting Private and Institutional Clients, Investments, and Structured Solutions and Transaction Banking, and gain a broad view of how a Swiss bank manages legal and regulatory risk.
• Support the advisory teams in answering legal and regulatory questions from the business, including research on Swiss and international financial market law under the supervision of experienced lawyers and compliance officers.
• Assist in reviewing client and product documentation, contracts and marketing materials to ensure they comply with legal, regulatory and internal requirements.
• Contribute to the assessment of new products, services and business initiatives, including cross-border activities across our locations in Europe, the US, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific.
• Monitor regulatory developments from FINMA, the EU and other relevant authorities, and assist in reviewing their impact on the business.
• Support key initiatives within Legal & Compliance Advisory, including the use of AI tools to make advisory and review processes more efficient.
• Collaborate across teams to tackle challenging business problems.
• Learn from experts in Legal & Compliance through mentorship.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking highly motivated students that share our values:

• 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.

What sets you apart

• 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, technology 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 do 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.

Application period

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.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family‑owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 29 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long‑term thinking and sustainability. Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. We have over 2,000 engaged professionals, based in 29 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich. We are both majority family‑owned and publicly listed. Our capacity for long‑term focus, on topics such as sustainability, is underpinned by the security of the family’s 100‑year commitment. Driven by an ownership mindset, you can unlock your potential and translate insights into opportunities. We are hiring talented individuals who are determined to deliver in a changing world and who come from a wide variety of backgrounds.

Private Clients Vontobel is committed to actively managing client assets with foresight across generations. We take a holistic approach, accurately monitor the markets, anticipate trends and opportunities, and develop individual solutions. This is how we protect the entrusted assets and create optimal conditions to increase them over the long term while taking controlled risks.

Institutional Clients Vontobel Asset Management is an active asset manager with global reach and a multi‑boutique approach. Each of our boutiques draws on specialized investment talent, a strong performance culture and robust risk management. We deliver leading‑edge solutions for both institutional and private clients. Vontobel Career Page

Equal Opportunity

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, 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.