2025 Off-cycle Internship - IB Unified Global Markets Risk COOYour role
Are you passionate about non-financial risk and keen to understand how the IB and particularly Unified Global Markets (UGM) manages it? Would you enjoy working in a dynamic environment and taking ownership for your own task portfolio with stringent deadlines?
We're looking for ambitious students to join our 2025 Off-cycle Internship Program within our IB COO team.
You'll get to:
• learn to perform Key Procedural Controls and oversee, and monitor the delivery of the front to back control environment by championing best practice for controls design and operating effectiveness
• prepare concise, transparent, and meaningful risk reporting to management
• gain an understanding of the operational risk landscape of the IB UGM teams and advise and provide valuable guidance and support to the business in implementing sustainable and timely remediation strategies
• join forces with the global IB BRM and IB UGM COO teams, collaborating on a range of day-to-day tasks
Your team
You'll be working in the IB UGM COO team in Opfikon near Zurich. As part of the IB's first line of defense, our team plays a crucial role in supporting UGM within IB Global Markets by effectively managing operational risks. Our mission involves establishing and upholding an operational risk framework to oversee the UGM risk landscape. The team consistently assess and manage all areas of risk, identify and prioritize gaps, and provide a basis for evidencing effective andpliant principles and practices. Collaboration is key, and you will have the opportunity to work closely with global colleagues from IB BRM, COO, and the Business to ensure that best practices are being shared around the regions/globe, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
Your expertise
We're looking for a candidate who:
•pleted a minimum of 4 semesters towards a bachelor's degree, with graduation no more than six months ago (bachelor's or master's degree)
• possesses proficiency in English language, both in written and oralmunication
• demonstrates an interest in thriving in a fast-paced international work environment as a collaborative team member
• possesses strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• exhibits excellentmunication skills and is adept at engaging with colleagues across all organizational levels
• displays an autonomous, diligent, and detail-oriented work approach to ensure high-quality oues
• demonstrates sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential information
Start Date: July or August 2025
We're looking for someone who's curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We wee 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. Perhaps you've organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or stepped out of yourfort zone to learn about a subject you found challenging? Let us know how your achievements match the skills we're after.
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 ourpetitors.
With our large and diverse team operating internationally, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Although we alle 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'remitted to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable amodation/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. Job ID 319074BR