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Zürich, Switzerland

2026 Off-cycle Internship – Communications Specialist – Zurich

Internship
Financial Services
Creative
November 5, 2025

UBS

Global investment bank & wealth manager
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Your role

Interested in working in finance, specifically supporting our internal communications, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?

We're looking for strong team players to join our 2026 Internship Program within the Group Internal Communications team (part of Group Corporate Communications).

You’ll get to:



• develop content for news articles, intranet pages, newsletters, videos, blog posts and other communication materials for employees across the firm, including editing and writing (in English and/or German)
• identify story ideas and key messages on a wide range of topics
• handle a small portfolio of projects such as webpage redesigns, communication campaigns, the development of guidelines and the review of intranet-related statistics
• support the organization and logistics of events e.g. townhalls, leadership events, etc.
• collaborate across the Group Internal Communications team and other partners in the firm
• provide guidance to our stakeholders about UBS's corporate design and tone of voice guidelines

Your team

You'll be working in the Group Internal Communications team (part of Group Corporate Communications) in Zurich. We are a diverse team of communications experts who love what we do and who take pride in producing high quality, high impact communications. We advise various teams across the bank on a wide range of tactical and strategic communications with the aim that employees are informed and engaged and proud to work for UBS.

Your expertise

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• has completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree, and graduated no longer than six months ago (bachelor's or master's degree)
• 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
• is a native English or native German speaker with advanced knowledge in the other language
• is an expert writer with an eye for detail (spotting typos is your second nature)
• is a self-starter, innovative person
• is excellent at organizing and coordinating events
• is a team player who's able to work independently
• is happy to work to tight and changing deadlines
• is proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products

Start Date: January 2026

Your program

This paid internship will last 12 months. You’ll work with our experts and learn about the industry, our clients and our firm. You’ll be right at the heart of our business, learning from your colleagues, taking part in day-to-day operations. You'll be given mentors along the way and will have the chance to get to know some of the most senior members of our teams.

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and make contacts along the way. If you like challenges, enjoy learning and want to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.
If you have a successful internship, you may get an offer to return for our Graduate Talent Program after you've completed your studies.