Summer Internship 2019, Compliance & Operational Risk Control

Switzerland, Switzerland - Zürich

Risk

Corporate Center

Job Reference

187874BR

City

Zürich

Type

Intern Analyst (Pipeline)

Your role

Do you know how to maintain independence and objectivity? Do you have sharp analytic skills? We’re looking for someone like that to:

• participate in / complete required training
• adhere to the briefing pack when dealing with control owners and follow procedures for escalation as outlined by ORM (Operational Risk Manager), taxonomy owners, COO (as relevant)
• execute Operating Effectiveness (OE) testing as per the defined ‘IMT Testing Approach’
• participate in the weekly meetings
• to contribute to the status reporting in a timely manner
• focus on the understanding of the processes that impact the information disclosed in the external reporting

Summer Internship
Our summer internships are an ideal way to gain the work experience you need. For 10 weeks you’ll be right at the heart of the business and take part in day-to-day operations. You’ll not only learn about the business from top to bottom, you’ll also experience our unique workplace culture. Also, our summer internship offers you the opportunity to enhance your business knowledge (and your network) with business speeches, community days and case studies.

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.

To learn more about our Internship Programs, click here.

Your team

You’ll be working within the Independent Management Testing (IMT) team, testing controls and gaining an insight into the complex structures, operating layers and divisions within our firm. We ensure that we have independent testing and assurance as to the key controls that address our major risks. You’ll focus on the in depth understanding of the processes and controls as well as confirming if they are effective and mitigate associated risks. You will be part of the multinational team, supported by highly motivated and knowledgeable colleagues to make an impact with your work.

Your expertise

You need have completed at least four semesters of your bachelor’s degree, preferably with a focus on Banking, Accounting, Economics or science related (Physics, Math’s, Biology, Law) or have obtained your master’s degree within the last 6 months.

In particular, you have:

• sharp analytic and conceptual skills with the ability to provide and communicate practical solutions

• an interest in working in a dynamic environment as part of a team

• an autonomous and self-organized work style

• excellent communication and interpersonal skills (and this is noticeable even when under pressure)
  experience, ideally)

• a good command of MS Office skills (e.g., Excel)

• fluency in German and English (written and oral), French or Italian would be an asset

Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or persevered and passed an exam in a subject you found challenging? Think about how things you’ve achieved match the skills we’re after.

Start date: July 1, 2019
Duration: 10 weeks

Your colleagues

About us

Expert advice. Wealth management. Investment banking. Asset management. Retail banking in Switzerland. And all the support functions. That’s what we do. And we do it for private and institutional clients as well as corporations around the world.

We are about 60,000 employees in all major financial centers, in more than 50 countries. Do you want to be one of us?

Join us

We’re a truly global, collaborative and friendly group of people. Having a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace is important to us. And we support your career development, internal mobility and work-life balance. If this sounds interesting, 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.