Finance & Compliance Internship - 6 Months in Zurich

BVZH Bank Vontobel AG; Zürich, Thalwil; On-site; CHF 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site canteen

NextGen internship community

Networking opportunities

Paid internship

Job summary

Vontobel invites motivated students to join a 6-month Early Careers Internship starting 1 March 2027 in Zurich. You will support AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring across Compliance and Risk, while engaging with Front Office colleagues and mentors.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a globally recognized investment firm and participate in networking sessions and workshops designed for early career professionals.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, or graduated within the last two years, in finance, technology or a related field.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken); German/French/Italian a plus.
• Valid work permit for Switzerland.

Responsibilities

• Support Client Lifecycle Management: assist in account openings, KYC, periodic reviews, and PEP/adverse media screenings.
• Contribute to AML and sanctions investigations, review alerts, and escalate hits.
• Assist in Transaction Monitoring and document unusual or suspicious activity.
• Prepare or support suspicious activity reports (SARs) and document findings and analysis.
• Support AML procedures and internal controls to align with regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to Compliance and FCC projects, including system enhancements and reporting.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and Front Office to resolve complex cases.

Skills

Ownership

Tenacity

Foresight

AI literacy

Education

Bachelor's/Master's student in finance/tech or related

Tools

AI tools

Job description

Vontobel invites motivated students to join a 6-month Early Careers Internship starting 1 March 2027 in Zurich. You will support AML, KYC, and transaction monitoring across Compliance and Risk, while engaging with Front Office colleagues and mentors.

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a globally recognized investment firm and participate in networking sessions and workshops designed for early career professionals.