Data & IT Intern - Banking Systems & Analytics (position based in Zurich)

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and analytical student or recent graduate to join BIL Suisse as a Data IT Intern. You will support two strategic pillars of the bank: IT transformation initiatives, including Avaloq core banking upgrades and new business functionalities, and the implementation of the bank’s data strategy and data governance framework. The internship is based in Zurich, starting as soon as possible, for a duration of 6–8 months with a 50–60% workload. You will work closely with the Head of IT, the Data team, Product Owners and various business stakeholders, gaining hands-on experience at the intersection of core banking systems, data strategy execution, documentation and technical data analysis within a regulated Swiss banking environment. Key Responsibilities Supporting test case preparation, execution, and documentation for Avaloq releases and upgrade projects Coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors to validate system functionalities Tracking defects and test progress and following up on resolution Contributing to IT documentation and knowledge-sharing activities Supporting the documentation and operationalisation of the bank’s data strategy and data governance framework Assisting in the coordination of data-related initiatives across IT, Finance, Risk, and Business teams Contributing to data inventories, data quality checks, and analytical assessments Performing basic data extraction, analysis, and simple scripting (e.g. SQL, Python) Preparing presentations and documentation for stakeholders and management