Intern Business Support - Others - Zürich, Switzerland

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Intern Business Support

Responsibilities

Mission:

SGSS (Société Générale Securities Services) provides a comprehensive range of securities services to institutional investors, asset managers and financial institutions worldwide. Within SGSS Switzerland, the Business Support team supports client servicing, regulatory activities, reporting and business management. The team works closely with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure efficient operations and high quality of service.

The Business Support Intern will support SGSS Switzerland across a broad range of business management, operational, regulatory and reporting activities. The role provides exposure to the day-to-day management of a securities services business while contributing to client lifecycle management, regulatory fund services, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Through this internship, the successful candidate will gain practical exposure to securities services, KYC processes, Swiss regulatory fund activities, business reporting, audit support and stakeholder management within an international banking environment.

Tasks and responsibilities:

KYC management for SGSS clients

Support client onboarding, offboarding and KYC processes

Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation, systems and client records

Assist with periodic KYC reviews and remediation activities

Liaise with clients, operational teams and internal stakeholders to ensure timely follow-up

Prepare regular status updates and management reporting

Swiss Representative Fund general support work

Support regulatory submissions, fund registrations and related documentation

Maintain fund records and coordinate with clients and external stakeholders

Assist with publication and listing activities

Monitor key deadlines and regulatory requirements

Review marketing materials for compliance with local regulations

Reporting and statistics management

Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly business reports, KPIs, KRIs and management statistics

Audit related tasks, where applicable

Support internal and external audit activities by collecting information, preparing documentation and tracking action items

Business Management Support:

Support the preparation of management presentations, dashboards and business reports

Assist with business analyses, market research and ad hoc management requests

Contribute to process improvement and digitalisation initiatives

Support the documentation and maintenance of internal procedures

Profile required

Studies & experience:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics or a related field

Commercial apprenticeship with banking exposure may also be considered

Previous exposure to banking operations, KYC, compliance or financial services (through internships, apprenticeships or academic projects) is an advantage

Language skills:

Fluent English (written and spoken)

French, German or Italian would be considered an asset

Technical, operational & Soft skills:

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

Interest in leveraging digital and AI tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot) is a plus

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Agility and adaptability

Strong team spirit

Proactive and can-do attitude

Ability to synthesize information and present it clearly

Strong communication skills

Why join us

Société Générale Switzerland is a multi-category bank offering every employee the possibility to have several careers in a professional career path. Internal mobility and training are two core areas we focus on, in a dynamic, prosperous and evolving context.

As soon as you arrive, you will be integrated into our teams and will learn every day alongside our experts, who will support you in your tasks. Gradually, you will become more independent in your projects, making this experience a real career accelerator. You will also discover all the diversity of our businesses, in a sector that is constantly evolving and innovating.

At the end of your studies, various opportunities could be offered to you, in Switzerland and abroad.

Business insight

At Société Générale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.

Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.

If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

Still hesitating?

You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.