Internship – French language expert​/translation specialist – ZH

Interested in working in finance, specifically in shaping user experience and making digital banking easy to use and understand, but not sure where to start? Do you want to work for a firm with a truly global footprint?

• translate content from English and German into French, crafting clear, natural and genuinely human user experiences with support from the team
• help shape a consistent voice, tone and terminology across our digital products, ensuring a seamless experience for users
• develop and manage our multilingual terminology database, collaborating with team members to ensure accurate, up-to-date and consistent terminology across languages
• collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of UX writers, localization professionals, designers, engineers and business stakeholders
• explore and leverage CAT tools, AI tools and new technologies especially to support terminology extraction and validation

Join the software localization team in Zurich and help shape our world-class multilingual user experience on UBS Digital Banking. We are a team of passionate language experts dedicated to making UBS products and services accessible, intuitive and engaging across languages and markets. Through our work, we help users feel confident and supported, ensuring every interaction is as seamless and meaningful as possible, regardless of the language they choose.

• has completed at least 4 semesters of a bachelor's degree and graduated no longer than six months ago (bachelor's or master's degree), preferable in translation or a related field
• has a competitive minimum GPA of 4.5 according to the Swiss grading system
• 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
• can evidence how experimental and responsible use of AI can improve outcomes and efficiency
• is a native French speaker with excellent English and German skills; additional language skills, such as Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese or Chinese, are a plus.
• has outstanding localization and editing skills, and can critically evaluate content to ensure it is accurate, engaging, and fit for purpose
• is passionate about delivering high-quality translations and has a strong eye for detail
• is sensitive to the needs of audiences from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• has a strong interest in multilingual terminology and terminology database management
• has experience with CAT tools and AI-powered language tools
• is committed to staying up to date with the latest developments in artificial intelligence and best practices in post-editing
• enjoys working in a dynamic environment where they can actively contribute to shaping and improving our processes
• is eager to learn and enjoys working in an international team
• is curious, enjoys asking questions, and brings forward new and innovative ideas
• can quickly grasp new subject areas and concepts
• is open to receiving and implementing feedback
• has programming skills (a plus)

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.

Start date:

1 February 2027

Length: 6 months

This paid internship will last 12-months. You’ll work with our experts and…