Real Estate Business Operations & ESG Intern

Job Description

2027 Internship – Real Estate Business Operations & ESG – ZH | UBS

The Tone:
This is a paid internship at UBS, located in Zurich, Switzerland. UBS is a leading global wealth manager and the top universal bank in Switzerland, also providing diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. This role is vital in supporting the Global Real Asset team’s operations and ESG initiatives, which structures and manages direct real estate products and assets for ultra-high-net-worth clients across multiple continents and asset classes. The selected intern will contribute to the efficient management of a significant real estate portfolio and strategic business process enhancements.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Paid internship, 6 months
• Location: In-person – Zurich, Switzerland

• Team: Global Real Asset – Business Operations & ESG team in Zürich, managing direct real estate products and assets for UHNW clients.
• Mission: To support the Business Operation team in all tasks related to the direct real estate portfolio and enhance business processes, contributing to strategic project work.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Operations Support: Support the Business Operation team in tasks related to the direct real estate portfolio, including risk reporting, KYC checks, and operational projects like new IT database implementation across Europe, North America, and APAC.
• Analytical Support: Provide analytical and proactive support for various specific projects and ad hoc analyses within the real estate business.
• Process Enhancement: Enhance existing business processes and perform strategic project work to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate among different teams within the Global Real Asset department, including Finance, Portfolio and Investment Management, and the ESG Team.
• Industry Learning: Build an understanding of the real estate industry, company culture, and strategy, while learning about major real estate processes and interacting with external service providers in various countries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor’s degree, and graduated no longer than twelve months ago (bachelor’s or master’s degree). Interest in real estate and the financial industry.
• Experience: Possesses good analytical and financial background and willingness to develop real estate and market knowledge.
• Skills: Fluency in English and German. Good command of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Proactive, hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated, and collaborative.
• Bonus: Any other European languages may be an advantage. Demonstrated curiosity, for example by organizing a fundraising event, participating in team sports, or learning a challenging subject.