2025 Off-cycle Internship – GWM Data Scientist CIO – ZH

Job Reference #

314900BR

City

Zürich, 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? Are you passionate about mixing technology to derive business value and excited by the prospect of helping to drive and deliver change that will positively impact the way every research analyst works in the GWM Chief Investment Office (CIO)?

We're looking for ambitious students to join our 2025 Off-cycle Internship Program within our Global Wealth Management business.

You’ll get to

• support the delivery of solutions that improve the productivity and effectiveness of analysts' community within CIO
• support building a modern cloud-based data platform
• generate insights and models based on transactional and behavioral data
• 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 Zürich. 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.

You will be part of the CIO Data Analytics team in Chief Investment Office (CIO) in our Zurich location. Our Data team is at the heart of CIO to manage and support data science efforts across different business areas. It is a global team based in Switzerland. At the heart of this project is the ability to systematically analyze and build models supporting business to make data driven decisions. Our focus is always the client!

Your expertise

We’re looking for a candidate who

• has completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree, and graduated no longer than six months ago (bachelor's or master's degree, preferably in an analytical field e.g. Statistics, Physics, Finance, IT, Engineering)
• has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, propensity to move from prototyping to concrete implementation avoiding “analysis paralysis”
• has hands on experience with one or more programming languages (i.e. Python, R, NodeJs), Python is a must
• has hands on experience with data science libraries like scikit, pandas, NumPy, TensorFlow
• is experienced with scripting languages (bash, etc.)
• has an understanding of a broad range of platforms and technologies (e.g. GitLab, Jenkins, AirFlow)
• has an understanding of Agile Development's best practices
• has high level of curiosity and awareness of emerging technologies, particularly in large language models like ChatGPT
• 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
  
  

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. Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or stepped out of your comfort zone to learn about a subject you found challenging? Let us know how your achievements match the skills we’re after.

Start Date May or June 2025

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

We know that it's our people, with their unique backgrounds, skills, experience levels and interests, who drive our ongoing success. You’ll get to learn from the best at UBS, inspirational leaders from across the business and experts in everything financial industry. Together we’re more than ourselves. Ready to be part of #teamUBS and make an impact?

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.