2026 Graduate Talent Program – Tech – Digital Assets (IT focus) – ZH Nouveau

Job Reference

335261BR

City

Zürich

Your role

Interested in working in finance, and have a passion for technology, 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 Operations and Technology Office Graduate Talent Program.

You’ll get to:

• collaborate with experienced engineers to design, develop, and test blockchain-based solutions for payments and liquidity management
• support the creation and deployment of smart contracts and programmable cash frameworks, ensuring alignment with internal policies and technology standards
• contribute to the development of training materials and hands-on exercises to help teams adopt new digital asset technologies
• stay up to date with the latest advancements in blockchain, Web3, and digital finance, sharing your insights with the team
• work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate digital asset capabilities into existing platforms and processes

Your team

You’ll be working in the Group Operations and Technology Office located in Zurich. We’re responsible for sourcing, developing, implementing, maintaining, and supporting our world-class technology solutions. We’re a global organization with multiple streams that align with each of the key functional areas within UBS to ensure that our solutions meet business needs.

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 MINT topic
• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills
• is motivated to work in a business with high demands and tight deadlines
• demonstrates a clear interest in digital assets, fintech, or blockchain through studies, internships, or extracurricular activities
• has hands-on experience or coursework in: DevOps tools and practices (e.g., CI/CD, containerization, automation); Solidity (smart contract development); SQL (database querying and management); JavaScript and Python (application, front-end and script development)
• is eager to learn about blockchain, digital assets, and financial technology

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.

Start date: 1st of September 2026

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 commercial strategies and opportunities for UBS. 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 several, 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.