Master's Thesis - AI Innovation Engineer Intern (12 months contract)

Pictet; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 13.000 - 18.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Pictet is offering a 12-month Master’s thesis internship as an AI Innovation Engineer Intern in Geneva. You will contribute to the Agentic AI Platform strategy, governance, and implementation within PWM Customized Solutions, bridging business needs and technology with a focus on secure, scalable AI.

The role combines research with practical delivery inside a leading private bank, involving collaboration across technology, data, and security teams.

Qualifikationen

• Master's thesis required by the academic programme.
• Background in computer science, software engineering or data science.
• Interest in AI governance, security and enterprise AI.

Aufgaben

• Evaluate AI agent technologies and patterns for platform strategy.
• Collaborate with business, IT, security and data teams on requirements.
• Develop prototypes and integrate AI with enterprise data sources.

Kenntnisse

Understanding AI and LLMs

Cloud technologies

APIs

Programming languages

Ausbildung

Master's degree in CS/SE/Data Science

Related discipline

Tools

Cloud platforms

Data solutions

Jobbeschreibung

Career Opportunities: Master's Thesis - AI Innovation Engineer Intern (12 months contract) (125179)

Requisition ID125179-Posted05/10/2026-Switzerland-Geneva- Activity area (1) -Students & Graduates

PWM Customized Solutions team enables business innovation within Pictet Wealth Management (PWM) by helping business users leverage modern technologies, including AI, low-code platforms, and data solutions. The team acts as a bridge between business needs and technology teams, delivering or enabling innovative and compliant solutions that create tangible business value.

Internship Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated student to join the Customized Solutions team for a 12-month internship focused on the design and implementation of PWM's next-generation Agentic AI Platform.

This strategic initiative aims to provide business users with secure, scalable, and governed AI agents capable of supporting knowledge discovery, process automation, decision support, and productivity enhancement across PWM.

The intern will contribute to both the research and implementation aspects of the platform, combining academic work with practical delivery in a real-world banking environment.

Your role

Agentic AI Platform Strategy and Architecture

• Evaluate emerging AI agent technologies, frameworks, and patterns.
• Collaborate with business, IT, security, and data teams to define requirements.
• Support the design of secure, scalable, and reusable platform components.

Governance and Risk Management

• Identify policies, standards, and control mechanisms for responsible AI adoption.
• Help define monitoring, auditability, security, and compliance requirements.
• Research best practices related to AI governance in highly regulated environments.

Platform Implementation

• Participate in the development and configuration of AI agents.
• Build prototypes and proof-of-concepts addressing real business use cases.
• Integrating AI capabilities with enterprise data sources and business applications.

Research and Innovation

• Conduct academic research related to agentic AI systems and enterprise AI platforms.
• Evaluate industry trends and benchmark solutions adopted within the financial services sector.
• Translate research findings into practical recommendations and platform improvements.
• Design recommendations for the PWM Agentic AI Platform architecture.
• AI governance framework proposals and implementation guidelines.
• Prototypes of AI agents addressing business use cases and technical documentation.

Your profile

Education

• Computer Science or Software Engineering
• Data Science
• Or a related discipline

Technical Skills

• Understanding AI and LLMs.
• Knowledge of software architecture concepts.
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, APIs, and programming languages.
• Interest in AI governance, and security.

Personal Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn emerging technologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.
• Autonomous, organized, and collaborative mindset.

What the Intern Will Gain

• Hands-on experience building an enterprise-grade AI platform in a leading private bank.
• Exposure to cutting-edge Agentic AI technologies and governance practices.
• Opportunity to collaborate with experts across technology, security, data, and business domains.
• Ability to transform academic research into tangible business impact.
• Participate in a highly strategic initiative shaping the future use of AI within Wealth Management.

Start date: February / March 2027

This opportunity is intended for students completing a Master’s thesis required by their academic programme. Only candidates whose Master’s degree requires an internship are eligible to apply.

Ref: MTCS/RS/LMM

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.