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 Summer Internship. Whether you’re fascinated by finance or legal or compliance this program offers you the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team, receive personalized support, and contribute to projects that truly matter.
Over 8–12 weeks between May and September 2025, 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:
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Collaborate with the Legal & Compliance Advisory team on special projects.
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Assist in preparing legal and compliance reports and presentations.
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Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents and contracts.
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Conduct research and analysis on various legal and compliance matters.
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Assist in managing and organizing legal and compliance files and documents.
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Support the Legal & Compliance Advisory team in daily administrative tasks.
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Assist in ensuring the company is in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
What are we looking for?
We’re seeking highly motivated students with:
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Academic background: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (focused on technology, finance, or related fields).
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Passion for finance: A genuine interest in the financial sector and a drive to make an impact.
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Mindset: Independent, responsible, and eager to learn.
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Team spirit: A collaborative approach and the ability to take ownership of tasks.
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Languages: Fluency in English (written and verbal). Knowledge of German, French, or Italian is a plus.
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Important to know: you need to hold a valid work permit for the location you are applying for.
What do we offer?
At Vontobel, we strive to create an inspiring environment where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
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Prime Zurich location: Modern collaboration spaces, and on-site canteen offering freshly prepared lunches to keep you energized.
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Supportive and inclusive culture: Be part of a friendly, diverse team that values individuality and collaboration in an open-office setting.
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Tools for success: Access the latest technology and resources to excel in your role.
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Networking opportunities: join our NextGen community and meet other interns for lunch.
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Fair compensation: Earn CHF 3,000 monthly while gaining valuable experience.
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Flat hierarchy and innovation: Collaborate at all levels and contribute to exciting projects in an agile, future-focused work environment.
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 28 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?
We look forward to welcoming you into our Summer Internship Program.
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.
What We Do
Vontobel is an international investment management firm with Swiss roots, providing investment, advisory and solution capabilities to private and institutional clients. With our investment-led approach that focuses exclusively on the buy-side of financial markets, we think and act purely from the client’s perspective – as an investor for investors.
This includes continually rethinking how to empower investors – something we have engaged in for over 100 years. Harnessing the power of technology allows us to deploy our investment expertise across multiple platforms and ecosystems, while aiming to offer an individualized and high-quality client experience.
Our conviction that successful investing begins with the assumption of personal responsibility means we focus on empowering employees to unlock their potential, take ownership of their work, and bring opportunities to life. We continuously scrutinize our achievements as we strive to exceed the expectations of our clients.
Important legal notice: This publication is deemed to be marketing material within the meaning of Article 68 of the Swiss Financial Services Act and is provided for informational purposes only. We will be happy to provide you with additional information about the specified financial products, such as the prospectus or the basic information sheet, free of charge, at any time