2026 Apprenticeship - Investment Bank Chief Operating Office - London

United Kingdom

Investment Banking

Investment Bank

Job Reference #

328745BR

City

London

Application Deadline

11-Jan-2026

Your role

Interested in working in finance, specifically within the investment bank, but not sure where to start? Are you excited by supporting multiple businesses on a global level?

We're looking for ambitious students to join our 2026 Apprenticeship Program within our Investment Bank Chief Operating Office (IB COO) business.

You'll get to:

• develop your knowledge of the Investment Bank through exposure across business areas, products, and regions
• work as a partner to enable various businesses of the Investment Bank, to analyze, develop and implement strategic solutions to improve and enhance the business
• collaborate with colleagues in control functions to oversee the front to back environment for specific areas of the Investment Bank

Your team

You'll join a team who shape the future direction of our bank. Through tackling new challenges every day, you will shape your future. This role is a unique opportunity to explore our Investment Bank, contribute meaningfully to our business and be involved in strategic change.

Your expertise

We're looking for a candidate who:

• has completed or is completing their A-levels (or equivalent) between 2024 and September 2026
• has achieved or is on track to achieve ABB at A-level (or equivalent)
• has achieved grade 5 in English Language GCSE and grade 6 in Maths GCSE
• 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

We're looking for someone who's curious and wants to thrive in a business that never stops moving. 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

This Apprenticeship will last four years. 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 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.

You'll begin with a Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist apprenticeship and move onto a Level 6 Financial Services Professional apprenticeship. It includes a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Level 1 and/or the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) qualification, which culminates in a BSc (Honours) Applied Finance degree.

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.