Deadline:
April 07, 2026
Location(s)
Switzerland
Basel
Overview
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is looking for innovative recent graduates to join the 2026 cohort of Graduate Interns. This is an 11-month internship that will allow you to use the knowledge you gained during your studies in a professional environment. Joining us is not just about launching your international career; it is about doing meaningful work for the public good and serving the global community.
Details
By joining the graduate internship programme in Banking, you will:
- Have the opportunity to undertake a largely self-directed project, which allows you to innovate and bring fresh perspectives and new ideas into our business.
- Look at how new technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), can be used to solve complex analytical and quantitative business problems, or to help us develop new business opportunities or products.
- Directly contribute to BIS banking activities, enjoy exposure to a broad range of ideas and projects, and play a valuable part in supporting the wider central banking community.
- Collaborate with leading banking and risk management professionals from around the world.
Purpose of the Internship Programme:
The programme is aimed at enriching your work experience in order to help you in your pursuit of your next step, whether to a higher educational degree or a position at another organisation.
The BIS Banking Department offers a broad range of banking services designed to assist central banks in the management of their foreign exchange and gold reserves. These services are provided by the Department’s Treasury and Asset Management & Advisory groups, with technical and analytical support from Back- and Middle-Office as well as Banking IT.
- Programme duration: 11 months
- Programme location: Basel, Switzerland
- Programme start date: October 2026
Principal accountabilities:
You would be working on a quantitative and/or implementation project. The internship programme would address a relevant business project that requires innovative analytical solutions and/or the leveraging of new technologies, including AI. Under the guidance of a team member, you would be driving the project, from the analysis phase and the implementation until the eventual presentation of final results, potentially to a wider audience.
Who we are:
Internationalism is at the core of our identity and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organization with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree ideally in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Computer Science, AI/Data Science, Financial Engineering, or a related field, completed in 2025 or 2026.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Practical coding experience in Python (specifically libraries like PyTorch, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, or Pandas), R, Matlab, or similar.
- Familiarity with SQL and version control (Git)
- Interest in banking and/or risk management and the application of new technologies relevant for the financial sector; experience with financial markets, financial return and risk modelling, for example in the context of practical portfolio construction exercises, pricing and valuation methodologies, or risk measurement, is a plus.
- Experience in building AI/ML models (e.g., through a thesis, personal project, or previous internships) is a plus
- Proactive personality with “builder” mentality and a willingness to learn and curiosity for new topics.
Dates
Deadline: April 07, 2026
Cost/funding for participants
What do we offer:
The contract is for 11 months (fixed term). This is a paid internship; in addition, we offer health insurance, support with relocation, and return travel, as well as accommodation in Basel.
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