2026 Graduate Talent Program – Group Compliance & Operational Risk New
Job Reference
333902BR
City
Zürich
Your role
Interested in working financial services and have a keen eye for detail, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?
We’re looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Group Compliance and Operational Risk Control Graduate Talent Program.
You’ll get to:
- enjoy a personalized learning program including getting to know at least one other team within Group Compliance and Operational Risk Control
- support and liaise with senior members of the team, making regional/global projects happen
- work with a variety of stakeholders across the firm
- work in a dynamic and proactive environment which is focused on excellence and risk management in a fast-changing world
- collaborate with global colleagues to ensure that best practices are shared around the region/globe.
Your team
You’ll be working in Group Compliance and Operational Risk Control located in Zurich. We build trust, help safeguard our business, and strive for new ways to proactively identify and control existing and emerging risks. The team has a number of key responsibilities including operational risk, compliance, financial crime, government and regulatory affairs as well as investigations.
Your expertise
We’re looking for a candidate who:
- has completed their bachelor’s or master’s degree no longer than 18 months prior to the program start date, preferably in a quantitative or engineering field
- has values that align with ours: trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
- is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills
- has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, understands, dissects and analyzes data to drive decisions and make recommendations using a structured work style coupled with distinct planning and execution abilities
- has sound judgement, curiosity and adaptability to a changing fast paced environment
- is a motivated, honest and reliable team player who takes a positive approach towards consistent demonstration of integrity, active collaboration and constructive challenges
- is reliable and resilient
- has basic knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Power BI, PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
- has demonstrable data science skills focused on data and models, ideally in SQL and Python; and an appetite to develop further such capabilities
- is fluent in English
Start Date: 1st September 2026
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.
Your program
Our Graduate Talent Program is 18 months long and is designed to help you develop the skills you need to grow your career. To start, the program introduces you to our firm, provides professional and technical training and teaches you core skills and knowledge of global markets. And it continues from there: by learning from your colleagues, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and build your network. You’ll have the opportunity to see beyond your job by participating in one, or more, rotations. If you’re ready to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.
About us
UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.
Join us
At UBS, we know that it’s our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.
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.
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