2026 Off-cycle Internship - Data Scientist Group Internal Consulting

Your role

Interested in working financial services and have an 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 bright students to join our 2026 Internship Program within Group Internal Consulting, Predictive and Behavioral Analytics.

You’ll get to:
• propose ideas on how we can make improvements to our business; take these ideas and bring them to life problem solve and craft actionable solutions across transformation/integration projects
• present insights internally by transforming complex information into clear takeaways and recommendations
• understand ML algorithms (e.g. XGBoost, Neural Networks) and learning techniques (e.g. supervised, unsupervised, reinforcement learning)
• write code in Python and build solutions using common libraries and frameworks (e.g. Pandas, scikit-learn, TensorFlow, Pytorch, Keras, spaCy)
• solve problems and craft actionable solutions across transformation/integration projects
• manage project’s timelines, stakeholders, risks etc.
• develop business acumen and consulting skillset to help advise internal clients across the firm
• build and maintain strong relationships within the Solutions team, Group Functions and Business Divisions

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.

Your team

You’ll be working in Group Internal Consulting located in Zurich. We’re a dynamic, driven, and diverse team with over 750 people present in 5 regions across the globe. As part of the firm’s Group Integration Office, we work in close partnership with all divisions and functions to drive transformation and change across UBS, supporting the firm in achieving its strategic goals. Our focus is on delivering high quality services, with fast onboarding, leveraging institutional knowledge. We offer our consultants a diverse portfolio of projects, providing them with the chance to work across the firm.

Your expertise

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• 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

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. Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or stepped out of your comfort zone to learn about a subject you found challenging? Let us know how your achievements match the skills we’re after.

Start Date: September 2026

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.