Your role
Interested in working in finance, specifically supporting our UBS Art Collection team, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?
Job Reference #
334935BR
City
Zürich, Switzerland - Zürich
Your role (Internship Program)
We're looking for strong team players to join our 2026 Internship Program within the Group brand & marketing.
You’ll get to
* help us with the extensive inventory management of works in our internal art storage facility
* work with the art database "Art Plus" by e.g. creating new artwork records, updating location changes, taking and uploading images and condition reports, pulling reports for artwork proposals
* support the yearly art sales to staff in Zürich
* support with installations of art works in branches in Switzerland
* research artwork provenance, auction prices, and history of works
* help with communications, copyright requests, social media, and press inquiries
Your team
You’ll mainly be working in the Art Collection team in Zürich, where our internal storage is. We are an international team of art professionals, with our Global Head of the Collection based in New York. We are responsible for the inventory, care, maintenance and development of the Collection, the display of the works in UBS client-facing and selected staff areas. We activate the Collection internally and externally, including exhibitions and loans to major art museums and cultural institutions, and we educate with events including tours, talks, presentations for clients, the public and employees.
Your expertise
* has completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree preferably in art history, art administration, or similar, and graduated no longer than six months ago (bachelor's or master's degree)
* 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
* has an autonomous, diligent, and detail-oriented work style
* has no problem working hands on in our storage facilities
* has a very good command of Microsoft Office (in particular Powerpoint) and is a fast learner when it comes to new IT products
* ideally you are also familiar with art database programs and Photoshop
* has excellent German and English skills (written and oral)
* has good communication skills, comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels
Start Date Flexible
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 a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
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. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. 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.
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