UBS requires AI skills for 2027 graduate and intern roles
ubs now requires ai skills for incoming junior bankers in global banking and markets, affecting hiring criteria.
ubs has announced that ai skills will be a condition for landing a job for its 2027 graduate and intern roles in global banking and markets. candidates will be required to demonstrate how they can use ai to improve outcomes and efficiency during interviews. this requirement is in addition to traditional criteria such as a strong degree. ubs is one of the first major banks to make this demand, reflecting the increasing automation of routine junior work like financial analysis, research, and client presentations. other banks, such as spain's santander, are also seeking advanced ai users for some trainee programs.