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UBS UK

  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

Asset Management - Investments Industrial Placement null

London
Gain hands-on experience in asset management at UBS UK, supporting client relations, and sustainable investing in a global team.

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Business
Business Administration
Management
Project Management
Marketing & Advertising

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

See details

Working rights

United States

  • US Citizen
  • US Permanent Resident
  • US Student Visa
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Your Role

At UBS Asset Management, you will join a global team of around 3,500 experts, working alongside portfolio managers and product specialists across traditional and alternative asset classes as well as client relationship managers, analysts, and risk managers. 

You would have the opportunity to:

  • Get to know the client base, understand and help service clients strategic objectives
  • Learn UBS asset management products and services and assist with portfolio management
  • Develop marketing materials, global content, and campaigns aimed at attracting new clients and investment
  • Find, evaluate, and manage different investments through analysis, research, and modeling
  • Integrate sustainable investing into UK Asset Management
  • Enhance business processes and perform strategic project work

Your Team

You’ll have the opportunity to spend 12 months working in one of the following Investment areas:

  • Equities
  • Fixed Income
  • Multi-Asset Investment Solutions
  • Portfolio Engineering and Trading
  • Hedge Fund Solutions

About You

You should be completing the Industrial Placement program as part of your studies and then graduating in 2027. You should also be on track for a 2:1.

UBS welcomes diverse mindsets, so regardless of your degree subject, whether you have a background in finance, data, tech, law, or history, if you have a knack for languages, you can find your place with the company. However, UBS is looking for evidence that you have skills such as:

  • Analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Organisational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Innovation
  • Collaboration
  • Project management
  • Proactivity

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Insurance coverage
  • Wellness programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous time-off
  • Paid and unpaid leave options
  • Flexible working opportunities
  • Comprehensive pension plans
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Social wellbeing

Training & Development

From the moment you join UBS, you'll be supported by the welcoming Junior Talent team. They’ll be on hand throughout your internship for anything you might need, along with your line manager and "buddy", who will work more closely with you day-to-day within your local business area. Over the course of the program, you'll create a great network of peers!

Career Progression

This placement will last 12 months, during which you’ll work with experts and learn about the industry, clients, and the firm. You’ll be right at the heart of the business, learning from your colleagues, and taking part in day-to-day operations. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and make contacts along the way. If you have a successful internship, you may get an offer to return to the Graduate Talent Program after you've completed your studies.

How to Apply

Application Process:

  • Prepare and apply
  • Online assessments & video interview
  • Assessment Center

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page.

  • ubs.com/global/en/careers/early-careers/opportunities/industrial-placement.html#tab-855446987
  • ubs.com/global/en/careers/early-careers.html#tab-919429060
  • youtube.com/@UBS

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor or higher
Minimum Grade
  • 60 WAM or Percentage
Study Field
B
Accounting
Commerce
Finance
Business
Business Administration
Management
Project Management
Marketing & Advertising

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

United States

United States

US Citizen

US Permanent Resident

US Student Visa