Early Careers Internship Program Risk

Key facts

What you bring

• Highly motivated students that share our values: Ownership (curious, involved, proactive, sees projects through)
• Tenacity (driven, self-dependent, problem-solving)
• Foresight (proactive, can-do mentality)
• AI literacy (uses AI tools for research/analysis, double-checks output)
• Collaboration (works well with others, builds network, shares findings)
• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, or graduated within the last two years, in finance, technology or a related field

Your tasks

• Connect events, themes and risk across the bank by supporting the enhancement and alignment of enterprise, operational and resilience risk frameworks (risk appetite, taxonomy, governance, interaction between risk types)
• Work across the bank’s Three Lines of Defense, engaging with business units and colleagues across Risk, Compliance, Technology, Finance and other control functions to understand business activities, risks, processes and controls
• Contribute to risk analysis and oversight across operational incidents, emerging risks, regulatory developments, risk culture and resilience scenarios, identifying risk concentrations, control weaknesses and common risk drivers
• Turn risk information into management insight by supporting risk reporting, dashboards, committee materials and presentations for senior management and governance bodies
• Help strengthen and simplify risk management processes by improving connections between risk appetite, incidents, issues, controls, risk assessments and resilience, while identifying opportunities for better data, automation and workflows
• Explore how AI can enhance risk management (responsible use for risk identification, analysis, control assessment and management reporting, with appropriate governance and oversight)

What they offer

• Prime Zurich location with modern collaboration spaces and a free on-site canteen offering freshly prepared lunches
• Supportive and inclusive culture in an open-office setting with a friendly, diverse team
• Access to the latest technology and resources to excel in the role
• Networking opportunities through the NextGen community and other interns
• Flat hierarchy and innovation in an agile, future-focused work environment
• Standardized salary for all early career interns, including free lunch

About the role

At Vontobel, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. That’s why we’re excited to welcome passionate, ambitious, and curious students into our Early Careers Internship Program. Whether you’re fascinated by finance, risk management, regulatory aspects and governance, this program offers you the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team, receive personalized support, and contribute to projects that truly matter. Over 6 months, starting on 1 March 2027, you’ll gain hands-on experience and insights into the financial industry while building lasting connections in a globally recognized investment firm.

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