How it works
Theory and practice link up for a holistic learning experience at UBS.
During the three years of your banking apprenticeship, you’ll spend 1–2 days per week in school while being on the job for the rest of the time:
- Banking apprenticeship (Swiss Certificate of Competence [EFZ])
- Banking apprenticeship (Swiss Certificate of Competence [EFZ]) with vocational baccalaureate (type economics)
In Zurich, we additionally offer the banking apprenticeship focus. You’ll start with your first year in school. During your second and third years, you’ll get to be on the job four days a week with one day in classes. Learn more (DE)about banking apprenticeship focus
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- Motivation and commitment
- Curiosity to learn new things
- People who love collaborating with others
- Interest in the financial sector
- People who’ve achieved the highest level of elementary school
- Consistent performance at school (especially in mathematics, German, English, and French)
The development opportunities at UBS are endless and flexible.
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Events and taster days
Connect with us directly at one of our in-person or virtual events. In some regions, you can even join a taster day to see what it’s like to do an apprenticeship at UBS.
1. Submit your materials
To get started, apply online with the following documents:
- Resume (CV)
- Cover letter
- Copies of the last two years' school reports (canton of Bern: learning reports of the last two years)
- For application/platform developer: Multicheck ICT
- If available: employment references, learning reports, diplomas, typing certificate, etc.
Everyone is welcome at UBS. And we’re committed to disability inclusion and making sure our application process is accessible for everyone. If you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
2. Application review
We check your documents for completeness and whether you’ve met our minimum requirements. We're looking for people with a high willingness to learn, a positive attitude and an interest in the financial industry.
If we think you’re a good fit, we'll invite you for a personal interview.
3. Personal interview
How do you prepare for the interview? Start by researching the program, and UBS in general. Be sure to take notes and write down any questions you have. We’re more than happy to answer them.
Think about what you want to share about yourself and what kinds of questions we might ask. Why UBS, what are your strengths, what do you want to work on, etc. Even how others might describe you. No need to overthink it. As long as you’re prepared, we should have a great conversation.
Some tips from us
Greeting your interview partner by name and making eye contact is a great way to make a good first impression. Keep in mind that there are no right or wrong answers. Just be yourself. And don’t forget to ask questions. It lets us know that you’re curious and interested.
4. Welcome aboard
If you've persuaded us, we're happy to welcome you to UBS!
