UBS: Internship Programme 2023 / 2024

Are you a team player? Do you like to working in a multi-product environment? Do you always look to improve processes and challenge the status quo?

Position Title: Operations and Trade Support Intern

Responsibilities:

We’re looking for an Operations and Trade Support Intern to:

• Assist and support the Operations and Trade Support team where necessary
• Provide reporting to internal and external clients, and support projects (including process review and change requests)
• Identify and recommend ways to improve processes, reduce risks, strengthen controls
• Commit to a culture of continuous learning, transforming and adapting while still remaining client centric

You’ll be working in the Operations and Trade Support team in Sandton, South Africa. We work closely with all colleagues and key stakeholders to manage the effective booking, settlement and reconciliation of multiple products as well as timely, accurate processing of transactions and events, including booking and handling of queries. Your team plays a vital role in the front to back trade lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Matric certificate
• Bachelor's degree
• Proficient computer skills including [MS office], with advanced MS Excel

Skills and Competences:

• Adaptable, organized and able to adjust communication style to audience
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, being able to deliver to tight deadlines and manage several priorities at once
• Project management skills
• Advantageous: Experience of interacting with middle and front offices to resolve trade queries and issues (added advantage)