2026 Summer Internship - Group Compliance, Regulatory & Governance - NC

Your role:

Interested in working financial services and have a keen eye for detail, 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 Summer Internship Program within our Group Compliance, Regulatory & Governance Department. 

You’ll get to: 

• support and liaise with members of the team on regional/global projects 
• collaborate with global colleagues to ensure that best practices are shared 
• assist and advise business areas on laws, regulations and rules that govern our day-to-day activities 
• evaluate processes and controls designed to ensure our businesses are operating in line with regulatory expectations and requirements 
• assist in preparing regular reports on risk metrics, incidents and key risk indicators
• stay current on latest cyber and tech threats, risk management techniques, and regulatory changes by conducting independent research

Your team:

You’ll be working in Group Compliance and Regulatory Governance located in Raleigh. We build trust, help safeguard our business, and strive for new ways to proactively identify and control existing and emerging risks. The team has a number of key responsibilities including operational risk, compliance, financial crime, government and regulatory affairs as well as investigations.

Your expertise:

We’re looking for a candidate who: 

• is graduating between December 2026 and June 2027 with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher 
• currently pursuing a degree in business, finance, computer science, math, or any other STEM education 
• has an interest understanding, dissecting and analyzing data to drive decisions and make recommendations 
• an interest in financial crime prevention, risk, government and regulatory affairs or cybersecurity concepts
• 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 

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.

Please note, this position is not eligible for any employment-based immigration sponsorship. Additionally, UBS will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Your Program:

During your 10-week paid internship, 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 the world’s largest and only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

With our large and diverse team operating internationally, we have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries. Although we all come from different backgrounds and specializations, two things unite us: the conviction that we’re stronger together, and the will and curiosity to constantly improve.

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.