Internship 2017, Business Analyst IT

Switzerland - Zürich

Investment Products & Services (IPS)

Wealth Management

Job Reference

149223BR

City

Opfikon

Type

Intern Analyst (Pipeline)

Business Area

Investment Platforms and Solutions (N13565)

Your role

Your role is to take a central part in the portfolio advisory process by improving the analytics capabilities available for the investment advisors. This means:

• Together with investment advisors and other product specialists analyze the gaps in current analytics capabilities and come up with innovative solutions on how to fill them.
• Support and implement solutions in small software applications and support the investment advisors in their daily usage of these applications
• Collaborate with risk modelling teams within IPS to check the quality of and validity of models built
• Collaborate with IT departments in order to find out in which system relevant data is located and how it can be retrieved

UBS Wealth Management & Swiss Bank caters to WM clients around the world (except those served by Wealth Management Americas). UBS offers these clients a complete range of tailored advice and investment services. Its Swiss Bank business provides a complete set of banking services for Swiss individual and corporate clients.

IPS Portfolio Advisory (IPS PA) is responsible for the delivery of contract based advisory solutions for UBS Wealth Management globally. The segment ‘Investment Content & Initiatives’ (IC&I) is focusing on delivering superior investment content to our advisory portfolios in an efficient way by leveraging top-edge technology. Join our young and talented team and become part of one of the most innovative projects within IPS.

To further improve the quality of our Investment Advice we want to further improve our portfolio analysis capabilities.

Our 6 month internship is an ideal way to gain the work experience you’ll need to launch your career. It’s also an opportunity to work with and learn from some of our sharp people in finance. From the start of the program, you’ll be right at the heart of the business, taking part in the day-to-day operations. You’ll not only learn about the business of finance from top to bottom, you’ll also experience our unique workplace culture.
UBS is one of the world’s leading firms in the investment banking and securities business, providing a full spectrum of services to corporate and institutional clients, governments and financial intermediaries. It is true that building a career in financial services is a demanding option. You’ll need a strong personality, an ability to learn quickly and the determination to excel. The return on investment will be a truly rewarding career with unlimited opportunities.

Requirements

Your experience and skills

• You need have completed at least four semesters of your bachelor’s degree and have not yet completed your master’s degree. Studies preferably in “Computer Science” or “Engineering/Economics”
• English (correspondence and verbal fluency in other European languages would be an advantage)
• Strong IT/programming skills required (NET/C#, VBA, SQL, MS Office object model)
• Interest in financial markets and a foundation understanding of products, asset classes and portfolio management
• Team player with an open and flexible personality
• Strong problem solving with well-developed analytical and conceptual thinking
• Proactive, independent self-starter with high motivation

Start Date: asap
Duration: 6 months
Location: Opfikon, Zurich

What we offer

UBS can offer you an environment geared towards performance, attractive career opportunities, and an open corporate culture that values and rewards the contribution of every individual.

Take the next step

Fitting in at UBS means being passionate and motivated about what you do. If you like collaborating, are used to challenging others and being challenged in return, then you have the right attitude to thrive in our environment. Want to become part of our team? Apply now.

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.