2026 – Internship – French language expert/translation specialist – ZH

2026 – Internship – French language expert/translation specialist – ZH

Switzerland - Zürich

Information Technology (IT)

Group Functions

Job Reference #

340947BR

City

Zürich

Your role

Interested in working in finance, specifically in shaping user experience and making digital banking easy to use and understand, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?

We're looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Off-cycle Internship Program within our Group Technology.

You’ll get to:

• translate content from English and German into French, crafting clear, natural and genuinely human user experiences with support from the team
• help shape a consistent voice, tone and terminology across our digital products, ensuring a seamless experience for users
• develop and manage our multilingual terminology database, collaborating with team members to ensure accurate, up-to-date and consistent terminology across languages
• collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of UX writers, localization professionals, designers, engineers and business stakeholders
• explore and leverage CAT tools, AI tools and new technologies especially to support terminology extraction and validation

Your role will focus primarily on translation (around 50%) and terminology management (around 40%), complemented by work involving language tools, technology, and innovation initiatives.

Your team

Join the software localization team in Zurich and help shape our world-class multilingual user experience on UBS Digital Banking. We are a team of passionate language experts dedicated to making UBS products and services accessible, intuitive and engaging across languages and markets. Through our work, we help users feel confident and supported, ensuring every interaction is as seamless and meaningful as possible, regardless of the language they choose.

Your expertise

We’re looking for a candidate who:

• has completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree and graduated no longer than six months ago (bachelor's or master's degree), preferably in translation or a related field
• has a competitive minimum GPA of 4.5 according to the Swiss grading system
• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills
• is motivated to work in a business with high demands and tight deadlines
• can evidence how experimental and responsible use of AI can improve outcomes and efficiency
• is a native French speaker with excellent English and German skills; additional language skills, such as Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese or Chinese, are a plus.
• has outstanding localization and editing skills, and can critically evaluate content to ensure it is accurate, engaging, and fit for purpose
• is passionate about delivering high-quality translations and has a strong eye for detail
• is sensitive to the needs of audiences from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• has a strong interest in multilingual terminology and terminology database management
• has experience with CAT tools and AI-powered language tools
• is committed to staying up to date with the latest developments in artificial intelligence and best practices in post-editing
• enjoys working in a dynamic environment where they can actively contribute to shaping and improving our processes
• is eager to learn and enjoys working in an international team
• is curious, enjoys asking questions, and brings forward new and innovative ideas
• can quickly grasp new subject areas and concepts
• is open to receiving and implementing feedback
• has programming skills (a plus)

We’re looking for someone who’s curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. We welcome all majors, but it’s important to have an interest in the financial industry. We want to see what makes you unique and discover what you can bring to our team.

Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or stepped out of your comfort zone to learn about a subject you found challenging? Let us know how your achievements match the skills we’re after.

Start date: 1 December 2026

Your program

This paid internship will last 12-months. You’ll work with our experts and learn about the industry, our clients and our firm. You’ll be right at the heart of our business, learning from your colleagues, taking part in day-to-day operations. You'll be given mentors along the way and will have the chance to get to know some of the most senior members of our teams.
You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop new skills and make contacts along the way. If you like challenges, enjoy learning and want to work where no two days are the same, this program is for you.

If you have a successful internship, you may get an offer to return for our Graduate Talent Program after you've completed your studies.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.