2026 Global Research (Evidence Lab) Summer Internship

2026 Global Research (Evidence Lab) Summer Internship

Interested in working in finance and enjoy working with alternative data, 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 Global Research & Evidence Lab business.

• learn how research analysts and investors could incorporate alternative data products into their investment process
• work closely with a global team of researchers, data engineers, and business analysts on building innovative data solutions that address investment debates
• transform large structured and unstructured data sets into actionable insights

Your team

You’ll be working in the UBS Evidence Lab team in London. Turning data into evidence, the UBS Evidence Lab is a sell-side team of experts that work across various specialized areas creating insight-ready datasets by applying a combination of tools and techniques to harvest, cleanse, and connect billions of data items each month. The library of assets, covering 1000s of companies, across all sectors and regions, is designed to help answer the questions that matter to investment decisions.

Your expertise

• is in their penultimate or final year of a bachelor or master’s degree
• is on track for a 2.1 (UK grading system) or equivalent in their first undergraduate/bachelor degree
• is intellectually curious with strong analytic, quantitative, and critical reasoning skills
• has fundamental understanding of financial statement analyses
• has advanced excel skills and experience with SQL, R, Python preferred
• has values that align with ours: hard-working, trustworthy, dedicated and collaborative
• is a strategic thinker with strong communication skills

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

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.

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.

How to apply

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