Master's Thesis - Information Security - AI & Cyber (6-9 months)

Your team

The Corporate Functions division groups together the non-banking activities of the Group and has more than 900 employees. Managed by specialists who have a thorough knowledge of all business lines, the central functions are divided into various departments: Communication, Compliance, Finance, Human Resources, Information Security, Internal Audit, Legal, Corporate Office, Risk and Taxation. 

As part of your master’s thesis and the writing of your dissertation, you will actively participate in the various activities of the Group Information Security department.

Your role

• Contribute to cybersecurity risk analyses, particularly in the fields of artificial intelligence and cloud computing. 
• Participate in security reviews conducted as part of the Group’s strategic projects. 
• Ensure the follow-up of penetration tests and the assessment of identified vulnerabilities. 
• Conduct awareness-raising activities and help promote a security culture, exploiting opportunities offered by artificial intelligence where relevant. 
• Analyse security solutions and technologies, including those based on AI, in terms of their effectiveness, risk level and compliance.

Your profile

• Master’s student in cybersecurity, information security, computer science, data science or risk management. 
• Strong interest in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and emerging technological challenges. 
• Good foundation in information security and strong motivation to develop your skills in a demanding environment. 
• Analytical mind, intellectual curiosity and ability to tackle complex issues. 
• Knowledge of programming languages and interest in data exploitation and AI technologies. 
• Familiarity with major cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP): an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills in French and English, both spoken and written. 
• Rigor, autonomy, proactivity, discretion and ability to thrive calmly in a high-demand environment. 
• Residence in Switzerland required.

Start date: from February 2027 

Curious, rigorous and possessing a good analytical mind, you enjoy understanding varied issues and taking on new challenges. You appreciate working in a team while showing initiative in the tasks assigned to you. This internship will offer you the opportunity to develop your skills and gain practical experience in cybersecurity, risk management and information security within an international banking environment.

Note

We do not accept CVs via agencies. 

Ref.: MTIS-AI&C/MH/TM

Diversity & Inclusion

Pictet is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We respect all individuals and seek their inclusion in the workplace.