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UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program for South African Students

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Provider
UBS
Host country
Switzerland
Deadline
Annual – check official site
Region
Europe
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Who can apply
South African graduates with strong academic record interested in banking
Funding
Paid graduate program
Study level
Masters
Deadline
Annual – check official site

Key eligibility criteria

  • South African graduates with strong academic record interested in banking

Recorded funding information

  • Paid graduate program

About the UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program for South African Students (2026)

The UBS Global Banking Talent Graduate Program aims to give successful candidates a thorough understanding of the firm’s daily operations. Through this opportunity, South African students are given the chance to work with top-tier industry professionals. The UBS Discovery training program kicks off the program, giving new workers a complete overview of the company’s strategy, industry, culture, and capabilities. The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: - Gain market knowledge starting from capital raising to disposal - Participate and contribute to offering M&A execution, takeovers spinoffs, exchange offers, takeover defense and development of joint ventures - Work with equities platform in order to gain insight into the views of the investor community - Gain an understanding of debt capital markets as well as an emerging market and corporate bonds - Understand structured products developed for the clients’ stake and fund management requirements - Capable of analyzing complex scenarios and develop the most suitable strategy in line with maximizing the clients’ objectives. **Application deadline:** November 30, 2021 - [Benefits of the UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ubs-global-banking-graduate-talent-program-for-south-african-students/#h-benefits-of-the-ubs-global-banking-graduate-talent-program) - [About the Union Bank of Switzerland](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ubs-global-banking-graduate-talent-program-for-south-african-students/#h-about-the-union-bank-of-switzerland) - [Eligibility Criteria for South African Students](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ubs-global-banking-graduate-talent-program-for-south-african-students/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-south-african-students) - [How to Apply for the Opportunity](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/ubs-global-banking-graduate-talent-program-for-south-african-students/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-opportunity) * * * Stay in the loop! Get weekly updates on new scholarships offerings here. * * * ## Benefits of the UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program Under the scheme, South African student participants will be given the following opportunities: • get to know the markets from the capital raising stage to disposal • be involved in and contribute to providing M&A advice and execution, including spinoffs, takeovers, exchange offers, takeover defense and formation of joint ventures • interact with the equities platform to get an insight into the investor community views and trends • learn all about debt capital markets including corporate and emerging market bonds • gain familiarity with structured products tailored to our clients’ funding and stake management needs • be able to analyze complex situations and develop the best strategy to maximize our clients’ diverse objectives ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Union_Bank_of_Switzerland.png?resize=340%2C140&ssl=1) ## About the Union Bank of Switzerland The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) was a financial services and investment bank based in Switzerland. The bank, which was the second-largest in Switzerland at the time, combined with Swiss Bank Corporation in 1998 to establish UBS, the largest bank in Europe and the second-largest bank in the world at the time. The company offers both affluent individuals and institutions around the world a comprehensive range of advice and investment services. In addition, they make use of their combined expertise to help turn financial vision into a reality. With offices in over 45 markets on 5 continents, UBS’ size, strength and 150 year history helps them to achieve global reach, while their local knowledge means that they can offer a personal and bespoke service to meet all clientele needs. ## Eligibility Criteria for South African Students You need to be in the last year of your degree or recently graduated, no more than 2 years ago. In addition, you need to have, or be on track for a 2:1 or the equivalent in your first undergraduate degree. It doesn’t matter what you’re studying. (Really, it doesn’t.) But we’d like to see evidence that you can: – analyze a problem, take a view, and come to a decision – plan, organize and communicate well – make things happen – stick with a task – work in a team – come up with ideas Perhaps you’ve organized a fundraising event or taken part in team sports? Or persevered and passed an exam in a subject you found challenging? Think about how things you’ve achieved match the skills we’re after. ## How to Apply for the Opportunity Interested parties are required to register an account on the Union Bank of Switzerland’s online recruitment portal in order to start the application process. For more information, please visit the [official UBS website](https://jobs.ubs.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25008&siteid=5131&jobid=238387&source=ILINKEDIN#jobDetails=238387_5131). * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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  • Paid graduate program

UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program for South African Students eligibility

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  • South African graduates with strong academic record interested in banking

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    How to apply for the UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program for South African Students 2026

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      Consult https://jobs.ubs.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25008&siteid=5131&jobid=238387&source=ILINKEDIN to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: South African graduates with strong academic record interested in banking. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
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      Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program for South African Students deadline & application timeline

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program for South African Students?+

    South African graduates with strong academic record interested in banking

    What funding does the UBS Global Banking Graduate Talent Program for South African Students offer?+

    Listed funding: Paid graduate program. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://jobs.ubs.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?PageType=JobDetails&partnerid=25008&siteid=5131&jobid=238387&source=ILINKEDIN to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: South African graduates with strong academic record interested in banking. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: Annual – check official site. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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