The global financial company UBS has opened applications for their 12-month global markets internship programme. Here's your chance to launch your finance career with a global leader.
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Are you a driven university student or recent graduate with a passion for financial markets and client advisory? UBS, a leading global financial institution, is inviting applications for its 12-month Global Markets Internship in South Africa.
This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in one of the most dynamic areas of the finance industry, working alongside experienced professionals in sales, trading, equity financing, and structured solutions.
What the UBS Internship Offers
As an intern with UBS’s Global Markets Distribution team, you’ll work at the intersection of financial markets and client advisory services. This internship is designed to provide real-world exposure to various sales disciplines including:
- Advisory services
- Cash equities and derivatives
- Structured investment solutions
- Equity financing
Interns will gain practical experience by:
- Shadowing professionals as they advise clients on market trends and execution strategies
- Assisting in creating presentations and insightful market updates
- Analyzing market data to generate actionable client insights
- Collaborating with product specialists, trading desks, and operations
- Building networks with a diverse client base including hedge funds, asset managers, pension funds, and corporates
Where You’ll Work
You’ll join UBS’s Global Markets team in South Africa, a high-performance environment where collaboration, knowledge sharing, and client-centricity are at the heart of everything. With direct support from experienced mentors and industry leaders, you’ll gain the skills and exposure needed to build a successful career in financial markets.
Who Should Apply?
UBS is seeking students or recent graduates who are:
- In their penultimate or final year of study, or recently completed an Honours or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, or STEM disciplines
- High academic achievers with a strong interest in financial markets
- Skilled in analysis, numerical reasoning, and communication
- Proactive learners who thrive in team environments and show strong interpersonal skills
- Commercially minded with a client-focused attitude
- Familiarity with the South African financial markets is a bonus
Programme Highlights
- A 12-month paid internship starting soon
- Intensive training on financial markets, UBS product offerings, and client management skills
- On-the-job learning with direct mentorship from senior team members
- Regular feedback and performance evaluations
- The chance to progress into the UBS Graduate Talent Program, based on performance
HOW TO APPLY
This opportunity is now closed.
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