Internship in Banking Operations - Payments CH Team (12-months contract)

Internship in Banking Operations - Payments CH Team (12-months contract)

• Full-time

Company Description

Founded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 170 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.

We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.

Job Description

Banking Operations is a strategic Avaloq service line providing Banking Operations outsourcing services to banks. We are organized as a global Business Area, running state-of-the art Backoffice services with industry leading automation, quality, and risk standards. We are experts in providing a true value add to our clients and thus, always look to add creative and client-oriented personalities with drive and passion to our team.

Your key tasks

• Assisting with daily payment processing activities, including order entry, validation, and checks for both domestic and international transactions
• Learning how to handle investigations with correspondent, ordering, and beneficiary banks, always in close cooperation with our clients
• Supporting the analysis and follow‑up of pending cash items, helping the team resolve open positions with counterparties
• Communicating effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, and external banking partners
• Participating in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing ideas for process optimisation and automation

Qualifications

• Ongoing studies or recent graduation in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or similar fields
• Curiosity and willingness to learn about Banking Operations and payment processes
• Ability to work in a dynamic and international environment
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Team spirit and a proactive, solution‑oriented attitude
• Fluency in English and Italian

It would be a real bonus if you have

• Interest or familiarity with messaging systems (e.g., Finastra GMP/IGT+, Bottomline GTEx)
• Good command of German

Additional Information

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.

We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way.

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies, and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.

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