Finance Internship

General Info

• Department: CFO
• Work time Percentage: 100%
• Location: Geneva
• Internship - starting asap - minimum duration 6 months with possible extension

Our Company

EFG International is a global private banking group, offering private banking and asset management services. We serve clients in over 40 locations worldwide. EFG International offers a stimulating and dynamic work environment and strives to be an employer of choice. 

EFG is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive working environment that is founded on the principle of mutual respect. Joining our team means experiencing a supportive environment, where your contributions are valued and recognised. We strongly believe that the diversity of our teams gives us a competitive advantage by fostering better decision-making and greater innovation.

Our Purpose and Mission

Empowering entrepreneurial minds to create value – today and for the future.

 We are a private bank, offering personalised solutions on a global scale to private and institutional clients. Our sustainable success is based on our talents and on how we partner with our clients and communities to create lasting value.

Job Description

As a Finance intern within ICS FIN, you will gain hands-on exposure to internal controls, risk assessment and finance processes in an international private banking environment. You will support the implementation of the ICS FIN rotation plan, coordinate with international locations, help respond to day-to-day queries, and contribute to reports and documentation used by senior management and committees. This internship offers a practical opportunity to build your understanding of Finance control frameworks while working closely with experienced colleagues across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

ICS FIN rotation plan and control testing

• Support the implementation of the ICS FIN rotation plan and learn how Finance controls are organised, tested and monitored.

• Help plan and schedule control testing activities across Finance areas.

• Track completed, ongoing and upcoming activities, and prepare clear summaries for the team.

International coordination and support desk

• Coordinate with international locations and local Finance teams involved in executing ICS FIN controls.

• Collect documentation, information and status updates, and follow up on open points.

• Act as a first point of contact for routine ICS FIN questions related to processes, tools and documentation.

• Guide users using existing procedures and escalate more complex topics when needed.

Reporting, risk assessment and documentation

• Contribute to regular and ad hoc ICS FIN reports for senior management and committees.

• Help prepare clear reporting material on control execution, findings and remediation status.

• Support the annual ICS FIN Risk and Control Self-Assessment process.

• Help coordinate timelines, participants, documentation requirements and stakeholder input.

• Maintain ICS FIN documents, including control descriptions, procedures, guidelines and templates.

• Suggest practical improvements to simplify processes, guidance documents and data quality.

Learning, collaboration and ad hoc support

• Learn about internal controls, risk assessment, Finance processes and the role of ICS FIN within the Finance function.

• Gain practical experience with tools used to document and monitor Finance controls.

• Collaborate with colleagues across Finance, Risk, Compliance and Internal Audit.

• Support ad hoc activities such as data checks, file organisation, presentations and simple analyses.

• Provide organisational support to the ICS FIN team and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a Finance control function.

 Who we are looking for 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems or a related field.

• Curious and analytical, with the ability to structure information and draw clear insights.

• Comfortable using office tools, especially spreadsheets and presentations, and eager to strengthen these skills in a Finance environment.

• Clear communicator, both in writing and verbally, with the confidence to interact with different stakeholders.

• Collaborative and open-minded, with an interest in working across Finance, IT and control-related functions.

• Reliable, organised and attentive to detail, with a willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks.

• Proactive, motivated and eager to learn in a hands-on, project-driven environment.

• Very good command of English and French, both written and spoken.

Our Values

• Accountability: Taking ownership for tasks and challenges, as well as seeking continuous improvement
• Hands-on: Being proactive to rapidly deliver high-quality results
• Passionate: Being committed and striving for excellence
• Solution-driven: Focusing on client outcomes and treating clients fairly with a risk-aware mindset
• Partnership-oriented: Promoting collaboration and teamwork. Working together with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Please ensure to attach a cover letter to your CV when filling the application.

Application

Should you wish to apply for this position use this link to apply.