Graduate Programme Zurich 2026, WM COO Office – Applied GenAI Analyst
- UNION BANCAIRE PRIVÉE, UBP SA
- Zürich, ZH, Switzerland
- 02/03/2026
Job Description
Graduate Programme 2026, Wealth Management COO Office
This is a unique 12-month programme based on a permanent contract within UBP’s Wealth Management COO organization, with a mandate to deliver AI-enabled process improvements across our global WM operation. As a graduate, you will tackle complex challenges by leveraging advanced (AI) technologies and
data analytics, focusing on real-world business cases that integrate GenAI and emerging technologies into front-to-back processes to enhance efficiency and quality. This multifaceted role offers opportunities in areas such as web application design, prompting, data analytics, business intelligence, and GenAI
integration. Throughout the programme, you will be mentored by the Head of WM Reporting & Dashboards, based in Zurich, and supported through rotations across internal teams to provide a 360-view. The programme offers a comprehensive learning experience, enabling you to gain valuable insights into the finance industry and develop essential skills for a successful career in private banking. While the main location is Zurich, there will be potential opportunities to work in Geneva or other international UBP locations (if suitable). The graduate programme consists of 3 to 4 rotations, each lasting either 3 or 4 months. These rotations take place within different teams closely connected to Wealth Management (e.g., IT Data & Innovation, Compliance, Investment Services, Treasury & Trading), providing an excellent opportunity to build a broad internal network of colleagues and experts. You will also benefit from shadowing experiences, gaining exposure to various aspects of the bank’s operations. This programme is designed for young graduates holding a master’s degree, with a maximum of 12 months of professional experience since graduation. After completing the programme, you will have the opportunity to transition
into a permanent role within our Wealth Management team.
Union Bancaire Privée (UBP)
Union Bancaire Privée (UBP) is one of the largest family-owned private banks in the world. But what makes UBP unique is its corporate culture, which combines modernity and tradition. Although UBP was founded in 1969, its origins can be traced back to the 17th century and the start of a long line of financiers and diplomats of whom Edgar de Picciotto and his descendants are the successors. Today, the Bank's staff draw their inspiration and drive from the founding family's subtle blend of strong moral values and pragmatism, which to this day remain the key to UBP’s success. As it plays such a major part in our strategy, we are investing significantly in Wealth Management to fuel our growth, particularly in Europe, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Asia. We provide a complete range of private banking products and services, including a variety of investment management and advisory mandates, tailored to our clients’ specific requirements, objectives, and risk profiles. Among UBP professional partners, over 300 independent asset managers have chosen us as their custodian bank, valuing our personalized, flexible services and our transparent fee structure.
Role Description
You will join the COO Wealth Management organization, with your primary base in the WM Reporting & Dashboards Team located in Zurich.
With the guidance of your line manager and subject-matter experts:
- Identify, structure, and deliver high-impact use cases where GenAI and emerging technologies can improve efficiency, quality, and client experience across Wealth Management
- Translate business needs into clear problem statements, success metrics, and delivery plans
- Support the design and industrialisation of GenAI-enabled workflows (e.g., knowledge retrieval, summarisation, drafting, classification, decision support) aligned with internal controls and compliance standards
- Contribute to experimentation and prototyping (proofs of concept), including evaluation methods, success criteria, and measurable value tracking (e.g., time saved, error reduction, quality uplift)
With the guidance of data and technology experts:
- Extract, transform, and load data from internal systems using SQL and/or Python to ensure accurate and reliable datasets
- Build and maintain analytics assets (dashboards, automated reporting, KPI frameworks) to support Wealth Management stakeholders with actionable insights
- Apply sound data practices: documentation, lineage, reproducibility, testing/validation, and pragmatic data quality checks
With the guidance of technology and product experts:
- Develop and iterate prompts, templates, and evaluation datasets to improve reliability, consistency, and usefulness of GenAI outputs
- Support lightweight web application design and development (e.g., internal tools, workflow UIs, prototypes) to operationalise AI use cases
- Work with APIs and basic software engineering practices (version control, modular code, secure handling of data) to integrate solutions into existing environments
- Learn and strictly apply all internal directives and rules, banking laws and regulations, including those relevant to data usage, confidentiality, model risk, information security, and use of AI tools
- Attend the Bank’s compulsory training session
- Ensure solutions are designed with appropriate controls (e.g., access management, logging, humanin-the-loop review, auditability) and escalate risks or issues to the line manager where applicable
- Educational Background: A completed Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Information Systems, or a related field from a highly recognized university. (Candidates must have graduated within the past 12 months and should have no more than 12 months of professional work experience post-graduation as of the programme start
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Applications Process:
We only accept online applications submitted through our official website. Please note that we do not accept direct applications via email. Ensure that your application includes the following documents: CV Motivation Letter Grade Transcript & Diplomas Reference Letters
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We kindly ask you for your patience during the process.
- Programme start date: 1st September 2026
- Duration of programme: 12 months (permanent contract, with the first 12 months dedicated to a structured Graduate Programme)
- Interviews Period: March to June 2026 (conducted in person in Zurich)
