Early Careers Internship Program Compliance Client Lifecycle (80-100%) 

Location: Zürich / Gotthardstrasse 44

Ready to take the next step in your career and make your mark in the financial world?

At Vontobel, we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and success. That’s why we’re excited to welcome passionate, ambitious, and curious students into our Early Careers Internship Program. Whether you’re fascinated by finance or legal & compliance this program offers you the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team, receive personalized support, and contribute to projects that truly matter.

Over 6 months, starting on 1 March 2027, you’ll gain hands-on experience and insights into the financial industry while building lasting connections in a globally recognized investment firm.

What would your role be?

As part of the internship, you will

Support the Client Lifecycle Management process by assisting in account openings, KYC and periodic reviews, and PEP/adverse media screenings.

Contribute to AML and Sanctions investigations, including the review of alerts and escalation of potential hits.

Assist in Transaction Monitoring, helping to identify, analyze, and document unusual or suspicious activity.

Prepare or support suspicious activity reports (SARs) and contribute to the documentation of findings, analysis, and recommendations.

Support the development and maintenance of AML procedures and internal controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

Contribute to ongoing Compliance and FCC projects, including system enhancements, reporting, and process improvements.

Collaborate with colleagues across Compliance, Risk, and Front Office functions to resolve complex cases and strengthen the control environment.

Learn from industry professionals through mentoring, workshops, and networking sessions.

What are we looking for?

What you bring

We are seeking highly motivated students that share our values:

Ownership: You are curious and get involved. You ask why a process works the way it does, offer to help where your team needs it, and see your own projects through from start to finish.

Tenacity: You are driven and self-dependent. When the data doesn’t add up or the first approach fails, you look for another way and you come back with an answer.

Foresight: You are a pro-active self-starter with a can-do mentality. You spot what’s coming and you take the initiative to solve it before it becomes a problem.

What sets you apart

AI literacy: You use AI tools to research, analyze and draft faster, and you double-check their output before you rely on it.

Collaboration: You work well with others and build your network. You reach out to colleagues beyond your own team, learn how other parts of the bank work, and share what you find.

What you need to apply

You are enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program, or graduated within the last two years, in finance, technology or a related field.

You have a genuine interest in the financial sector.

You are fluent in English, written and spoken. German, French or Italian is a plus.

You hold a valid work permit for the location you are applying to.

What do we offer?

At Vontobel, we strive to create an inspiring environment where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:

Prime Zurich location: Modern collaboration spaces, and free on-site canteen offering freshly prepared lunches to keep you energized.

Supportive and inclusive culture: Be part of a friendly, diverse team that values individuality and collaboration in an open-office setting.

Tools for success: Access the latest technology and resources to excel in your role.

Networking opportunities: join our NextGen community and meet other interns for lunch.

Flat hierarchy and innovation: Collaborate at all levels and contribute to exciting projects in an agile, future-focused work environment.

Paid internship: we offer standardized salary for all early career interns including free lunch.

The application period for the 2027 Early Careers Internship Program runs from 5 to 15 November. As applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and positions may close early, we encourage you to apply early. You may submit a maximum of two applications across all internship positions.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 29 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we’re committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.

Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you’re enthusiastic about the role.

Do you want to be Vontobel?

Thank you for applying to Vontobel. We will carefully review your application and will respond to you in a timely manner.

At Vontobel, we are an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.

We value the many voices within our teams and are committed to creating an environment where everyone who wants to be part of our performance culture can be themselves. It is based on mutual respect and zero tolerance for any form of discrimination.

If you have any questions you can contact us through our contact form.