2026 Graduate Talent Program – GWM COO Corporate Actions Processing

2026 Graduate Talent Program – GWM COO Corporate Actions Processing

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Your role

Interested in working in finance, specifically as a wealth management professional serving clients, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint that consistently ranks among the world's top financial institutions?

Job Reference #

325660BR

City

Opfikon, Switzerland - Zürich

Your role

Interested in working in finance, specifically as a wealth management professional serving clients, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint that consistently ranks among the world's top financial institutions?

We're looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Global Wealth Management Graduate Talent Program.

You’ll get to

• manage national and international voluntary corporate actions, such as dividend reinvestments, takeover offers, capital increases, and more
• monitor client instructions and coordinate with external stakeholders (e.g., various custodians worldwide)
• oversee the setup of pre-processing details in the system and ensuring accurate post-processing to close events
• administer robotic processes, including issue resolution and reporting
• respond to inquiries from client advisors and internal stakeholders, such as relationship managers, custody client services, etc.
• handle issues and escalate management effectively
• identify and drive opportunities for process optimization
• collaborate with different teams on strategic projects with a goal of improving our client experience and driving engagement
• build an understanding of our industry, culture, and strategy, while learning about how we operate to effectively meet the needs of our clients
• develop professionally by establishing a network of mentors and business contacts we believe are some of the best in the business
• attend educational events led by senior leaders that provide extensive exposure and insight into the business
  
  

Your team

You’ll be working in our Global Wealth Management team in Zurich. We provide advice-based solutions to deliver products and services designed to address the needs of ultra-high net worth and high-net worth individuals and families. We’ve successfully built the number one wealth management franchise in the world. You’ll work with the best talent in the industry, as we help manage, preserve and grow the wealth of our clients.

We are a dynamic and collaborative team within the Corporate Actions Processing department, based in Opfikon, Switzerland. As part of the broader CAIP (Corporate Actions and Income Processing) organization, we play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely execution of corporate action events across global markets.

Our team is responsible for a wide range of operational tasks, including the validation and processing of complex transactions, reconciliation of discrepancies, and coordination with both onshore and offshore stakeholders. We also play a crucial role in the implementation of new tools and processes and contribute to post-release testing and production readiness checks.

Your expertise

We’re looking for a candidate who

• has completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree (preferably in economics) no longer than 18 months prior to the program start date
• has excellent English (written and oral), fluency in German preferred
• has some practical experience in the field of the capital market, especially corporate actions (preferably)
• 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
  
  

Start Date 1st February 2026

We’re looking for someone who’s curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We welcome all majors, but it’s important to have an interest in the financial industry. We want to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to our team.

About Us

UBS is the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

With our large and diverse team operating internationally, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Although we all come from different backgrounds and specializations, two things unite us the conviction that we’re stronger together, and the will and curiosity to constantly improve.

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. 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Banking, Financial Services, and Investment Banking

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