2026 Off-Cycle Internship

Job Reference #
325835BR

City
Johannesburg, South Africa

Your role
Are you dynamic, client-focused, and passionate about financial markets? Do you have strong analytical skills combined with excellent communication abilities? Are you looking to kickstart your career at the intersection of sales, financial markets, and client advisory? We're looking for ambitious students to join our Global Markets Distribution team in South Africa, where you'll gain hands-on experience across multiple sales disciplines including advisory, cash equities, derivatives, structured solutions and equity financing.

You'll get to

• shadow experienced sales and trading professionals as they advise clients on market trends, investment opportunities, and execution strategies
• support the team in creating compelling presentations and market updates
• learn how to analyze market data and translate it into actionable insights for clients
• contribute to the development of client solutions that address specific investment objectives
• build relationships across the business, working with trading desks, product specialists, and operations teams
• gain exposure to a diverse client base including asset managers, hedge funds, pension funds and corporate clients

Your team
You'll be working within our dynamic Global Markets team in South Africa. Our team bridges the gap between financial products and client needs. We provide comprehensive sales coverage across advisory services, cash equity sales, derivatives and solutions, and financing products.

Our collaborative culture emphasizes teamwork, knowledge sharing, and client focus. You'll work alongside experienced professionals who are committed to your development, giving you a unique opportunity to learn about different sales strategies and product offerings while building valuable relationships with colleagues and clients.

Your expertise
We're looking for a candidate who

• Is in their penultimate year, final year, or has recently graduated within 1 year of starting the internship, an Honours or Masters degree in STEM subjects, Finance or Economics
• Has a strong academic performance in their degree
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in financial markets and client-facing roles
• Possesses excellent analytical and numerical skills
• Shows strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Exhibits a proactive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Works well in team environments and shows the ability to build relationships
• Has a commercial mindset and client-centric approach
• Knowledge of South African financial markets would be an advantage

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.

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.