2026 Internship Program, Group Digital Assets – Digital Assets Strategy & Transformation

Job Description

2027 Internship – Digital Assets Strategy & Transformation | UBS

The Tone:
This is a paid internship at UBS, located in Zürich, Switzerland. UBS is a leading global wealth manager and the primary universal bank in Switzerland, also providing diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. This role is crucial for shaping and driving UBS’s digital assets strategy and transformation agenda across the firm. You will contribute to accelerating the adoption of digital asset capabilities, delivering strategic initiatives, enhancing organizational effectiveness, and capturing business value from emerging technologies.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Paid, six months
• Location: In-person Switzerland(Zurich)

• Team: Digital Assets Strategy & Transformation team in Zürich
• Mission: Shape and drive UBS’s digital assets strategy and transformation agenda across the firm, accelerating adoption and capturing business value from emerging technologies.
• Tech Stack: AI, automation, data analytics tools, blockchain, tokenization

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Execute strategic and transformational initiatives across all business areas and Group Functions.
• Contribute: Develop and implement UBS’s digital assets strategy, operating model, and governance framework.
• Leverage: Utilize AI, automation, and data analytics tools to improve decision-making, operational efficiency, and management insights.
• Assist: Drive cross-divisional collaboration and coordination among business, technology, operations, and control functions.
• Analyze: Study market developments, client trends, regulatory changes, and competitive dynamics in digital assets, blockchain, tokenization, and emerging financial market infrastructures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor’s degree, and graduated no longer than 12 months ago (bachelor’s or master’s degree); Entry-Level with an interest in the financial industry.
• Experience: Evidence of experimental and responsible use of AI to improve outcomes and efficiency.
• Skills: Strategic thinking, strong communication skills, excellent English proficiency, strong interest in digital assets, financial innovation, and emerging technologies.
• Bonus: German language skills, competitive minimum GPA of 4.5 (Swiss grading system), alignment with values (hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated, collaborative), motivation for high demands and tight deadlines, evidence of extracurricular achievements (fundraising, team sports, learning new subjects).