Summer Internship Program

Be strategic with your summer and transform your skills with our high-quality, hands-on learning experience.

Our program in a nutshell

Career experience and networking before you even get your degree.

If you’re going to be starting your second-to-last or final year of studies and have an interest in the world of finance, this is the internship for you. We welcome students from all academic backgrounds and perspectives to join us for a summer, building towards your career and learning from the best in the business. Your progression is our priority.

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Your development

You’ll begin with an interactive induction (or orientation) program, introducing you to all aspects of life at UBS. Throughout your time with us, we’ll also hold further interactive, informative sessions to help grow your skills. And events like Lunch & Learns with our senior leaders and social networking with colleagues will give you an even greater understanding of what a career with us would be like.

From the moment you join, you’ll be supported by our experienced Junior Talent team for anything you might need, along with your line manager and buddy. In addition to professional skills, you’ll also gain a network of colleagues and the opportunity to join our UBS Graduate Talent Program if you excel in your internship.

What we look for and when to apply

You don’t need a degree in finance to be eligible, but we love performance-driven people who share their unique perspectives. Ideally, you’re a people person who doesn’t shy away from a good challenge. The world of finance is fast paced, but we’re known for thoughtful and well-defined solutions. It’s how we’ve come this far. We’re a great place to build a career, so bring your ambitions and we’ll match them.

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Asia Pacific (APAC)

Our applications open at different times depending on location, and roles stay open until all positions are filled, so apply early. The internships for Australia and New Zealand start in December, while the rest start in June. You may submit a maximum of three applications across all our business divisions and APAC offices during the same academic year.

Requirements

You're a full-time student starting your second-to-last year
You have less than two years of work experience

Switzerland

Applications typically open in September, and roles stay open until all positions are filled, so apply early. Our internships start in July in Switzerland. You may submit a maximum of three applications in total across all our business divisions and Swiss offices during the same academic year.

Requirements

You're starting your second-to-last or final year of study
You’re on track for a grade of 4.5 or equivalent (Swiss grading)

UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA)

Applications typically open in September, and roles stay open until all positions are filled, so apply early. Our internships start in June in the UK and in Jersey. You may only apply for one program within the UK and one in the rest of EMEA (excluding Switzerland) during the same academic year.

Requirements

You're starting your second-to-last or final year of study
You’re on track for a 2:1 (or equivalent) in your first undergraduate degree

Applications open at various times during the year, and roles stay open until all positions are filled, so apply early. Our internships start in June in the US. You may submit a maximum of three applications across all our business divisions and US offices during the same academic year.

Requirements

You're starting your second-to-last year of undergraduate study (some divisions also accept master's candidates)
You have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

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Let’s connect

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The internship program prepared me for my career by providing hands-on experience and exposure to real-world challenges. It enhanced my problem-solving skills, deepened my understanding of financial markets, and improved my ability to work collaboratively in a professional setting. The mentorship and guidance I received, along with the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals, gave me the confidence and knowledge to excel in my career.

Johanna, Wealth Management

How to apply

Our process is designed to be objective and fair. We want everyone to have equal chances to drive recruitment success. Recruitment stages may differ slightly (according to program and region).

We make it very easy to apply, just submit an online application and upload your CV/resume.

Since we don’t ask for cover letters in most regions, let your CV do all the talking to reflect who you are. We want to hear about your hobbies, your interests, academic achievements, work experience and what you’ve learned from these experiences.

Be sure to check out our ten step interactive roadmap to recruitment readiness.

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.

We have four types of online assessments:

Verbal reasoning
Numerical reasoning
UBS Culture Match

The assessments you’re assigned will be dependent on the business area you’re applying to. They need to be completed within seven days of receiving the invitation email. Please note, you won’t be able to complete the assessments after the deadline. You also won’t be able to retake them, so make sure you can focus.

AON’s website offers some practice assessments.

Why do companies use online assessments?

The abilities and behaviors we learn about from them are a great way to get unbiased information about the candidate.

What are the verbal or numerical reasoning tests about?

These look at how you draw logical conclusions from complex verbal or numerical information from tables and charts.

And the inductive-logical reasoning test?

This is a fun one. You’ll be looking at logical rules in patterns and then applying them to different sets of patterns.

Our UBS Culture Match

Realistic, hypothetical work scenarios where you need to pick the most effective course of action, in line with our UBS principles and behaviors.

After passing our online assessments (and if you’re a good fit), you might receive a link to record your video interview. This is where you can make a great first impression. Dress smartly, keep good eye contact with the camera and be concise.

Worried employers are using AI to review submissions? Rest assured; our people are the ones making decisions around here.

Check out some tips for a great video interview here.

Almost there! The last stage of the process is our final round virtual or in-person interviews.

Be sure to research UBS and the business area you’re applying to. Go beyond the facts and figures.

Also, don’t be afraid to ask us questions during the interview. Let’s get a conversation going. When you speak about your experiences, give us examples and tell us a story. The outcomes, opportunities and what you might have done differently. As assessors, we want to connect with you.