Trainee programme

You have goals – we’ll take you further

Use your skills where they will have an impact and develop them in a targeted manner. Over a 12-month period, you will get to know two different units, build up a valuable network and gain experience that will help you to advance both professionally and personally. You will complete the trainee programme with an employment level of 80 to 100%.

Requirement	You completed a Master’s degree no more than two years prior to the start of the programme and have gained initial practical experience through graduate internships or part-time jobs
Language skills	Very good knowledge of German (at least C1)
Place of employment	Bern / work from home
Duration	12 months with two 6-month placements
Start	March and September
Level of employment	80–100%
Salary	CHF 78‘000.− per year
Application period	5–11 October 2026 to start in March 2027 March 2027 to start in September 20277
Trainee selection day	Wednesday, 4 November 2026 to start in March 2027

Programme schedule

Over a 12-month period, you will get to know two different areas of work. You apply for the first area of work. You will plan the second placement together with your leader, basing your decision on your interests and development goals.

From the second month onwards, you will also get the opportunity to contribute 20% of your working hours to cross-unit projects and gain additional insights into the world of PostFinance.

With your personal training budget of CHF 3,000, you play an active role in shaping your professional and personal development. You decide which competencies you would like to focus on strengthening.

Exciting placements starting in March 2027

Want to play an active role in shaping how customers experience their first steps at a bank, instead of simply watching on? Then you’ve come to the right place.

In the Basic Banking Journeys PC Onboarding & Access team, you will work on the central processes and services that millions of customers use every day. These include topics such as the digital account opening process, access to banking services and the further development of our account and onboarding products. This will give you the opportunity to get to know the entire customer onboarding journey from start to finish, helping to shape one of the most important moments of all: the first impression that PostFinance customers get.

You will work on real issues of high relevance to PostFinance and our customers. You will be supported by experienced specialists and get the opportunity to contribute your ideas from the initial analysis through to design and implementation.

Want to understand how a systemically important bank works? As a trainee in Internal Auditing, you will get a glimpse behind the scenes at PostFinance and work on topics that are relevant to the future of PostFinance. You will work with units from across the bank and gain insights that go far beyond what employees in a traditional specialist role experience. You will also make contact with young professionals and auditing specialists outside PostFinance and build up a network at the national and international levels. This will enable you to develop both professionally and personally and lay an excellent foundation for your future career.

Would you like to play an active role in shaping the future of Operations Services using artificial intelligence and automation? In our team, you will develop and test innovative solutions that make processes more efficient and create measurable added value for PostFinance. You will analyse business processes, contribute to new AI applications and work closely with specialist and technology teams. Your contribution will support the digital transformation of Operations Services and help to successfully implement forward-looking solutions.

During your trainee placement in the Transformation Delivery Cluster Basic, you will gain exciting insights into various roles in transformation delivery and/or project management in the area of customer experience. You will contribute to strategic and operational projects, support the analysis, planning and implementation of change initiatives in the areas of Basic Banking Journeys and cross and segment management, and work closely with various stakeholders from business and IT. You will gradually take on responsibility for your own tasks and projects, build up a broad network and progress within a dynamic environment.

Your benefits

Coaching and mentoring pool
Professional and personal development
Hands-on support

Placements and workshops
6 weeks of holiday if full-time (100% employment level)
Free Half Fare Travelcard, discounted GA Travelcard or commuter bonus

Your journey from the application process to starting

Take the first step and apply online for a maximum of one trainee position via our The link will open in a new window Jobs page. To do so, upload your CV, your current confirmation of student status, your employment references and graduation certificates. A cover letter is optional.

Once you have submitted your application documents, you will receive confirmation of receipt within a few minutes. This way, you can be sure that we have successfully received your application.

We will review your application documents and inform you of the next steps within two to three weeks.

You can view the current status of your application at any time in your The link will open in a new window candidate profile.

In the first step, we will invite you to a video interview. The aim of the interview is to get to know you better and learn more about your motivation, expectations and interests.

We will then inform you of the next steps. If you impressed us in the interview, you will receive an invitation to the trainee selection day.

We advise you just to be yourself. We place great value on open and straightforward communication on an equal footing.

On the trainee selection day, you will become familiar with the trainee programme and your potential area of work in more detail. In addition to a group case study, you will interview representatives from the specialist unit and gain further insights into future tasks, the team and the working environment.

You will also get the opportunity to exchange ideas with current and former trainees and to benefit from their insights.

We advise you to take the opportunity to ask any questions you may have and find out whether the trainee programme meets your expectations and goals.

After the trainee selection day, we will contact you by phone and inform you of our decision.

If you’ve impressed us and you’d like to take the next step with PostFinance, you will receive confirmation of your employment from us by e-mail. We will then send you your employment contract and other important documents.

Congratulations on your trainee position at PostFinance. We look forward to welcoming you as part of the team soon and helping you get settled at PostFinance.

Your trainee programme starts with the Welcome Day, where you will meet other new employees, expand your network and gain your first glimpse into the world of PostFinance.

In the first few weeks, you will get to know your team, your tasks and the relevant tools. You will also take part in a meet and greet with current and former trainees, exchange ideas with them and make valuable contacts.

Get to know our trainees and alumni

Everyone has a unique experience of getting started at PostFinance. Get first-hand accounts of our trainees’ and alumni’s experiences and how they have forged their own path at PostFinance.

IT Financial Controller

During the trainee programme, I got the opportunity to get to know various units of the bank and to experience PostFinance from different perspectives. My placements have taken me from Controlling and Risk Management to Internal Auditing. It was precisely this diversity that broadened my horizons and showed me how closely the individual units work together. In particular, I appreciated the fact that the trainee programme offers space to engage in-depth with internal processes and procedures and to gain a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationships within PostFinance. As well as enabling me to acquire in-depth specialist knowledge, I also developed a cross-unit understanding which continues to help me grasp topics holistically and combine different perspectives to this day.

But the thing that made the trainee programme so special for me was the people. I had committed mentors to rely on who guided, challenged and supported me throughout the trainee programme. They placed their trust in me, encouraged me to take on responsibility from an early stage and to contribute my own ideas. At the same time, the open and courteous interaction with my colleagues was really important to me. It made me feel part of the team from day one and allowed me to develop continuously both professionally and personally. That’s why I’m all the more pleased to be working as an IT Financial Controller at PostFinance today.

The trainee programme not only made it easier for me to get started at the company, but also gave me the opportunity to find my professional path within PostFinance. In retrospect, it was so much more than just a career start. It was an exciting and formative time, during which I was able to grow professionally and personally, make valuable contacts and lay the foundations for the work I do today.
Campaign Manager

I found the application process to be very professional and appreciative. I was on an exchange semester in the Netherlands at the time and made the journey especially for the selection day – a decision that was definitely worth it.

For me, the trainee programme was an enriching experience with plenty of scope to contribute my own interests and strengths while learning new things. After my first placement in segment development – with a focus on more strategic topics – I was able to familiarize myself with the operational side of marketing during my second placement in everyday banking campaigning. I was able to take direct responsibility for marketing PostFinance TWINT – a task that I relished.

I particularly appreciated the open and helpful interaction with my PostFinance colleagues and the trust-based support that enabled me to work independently. The trainee programme was the ideal preparation for my current role as a campaign manager – both professionally and personally.
Business Analyst

The trainee programme at PostFinance was a unique opportunity for me to immerse myself in various units and to develop both professionally and personally. As early as the application process, PostFinance already stood out from other companies – thanks to the open communication on first-name terms and the appreciative culture. I knew straight away: “This is the place for me!”, and I felt like I was welcome right from the start. This isn’t just a job, it’s an environment where you can develop.

I particularly appreciated the variety of placements: from Controlling to Data Analytics and from AI to HR projects, I was able to apply and expand my knowledge of SQL, data analysis and dashboard development directly. At the same time, I’ve learned to think outside the box and develop an overview of the big picture. Dialogue with other trainees has also given me valuable insights into various topics.

One of the things I really appreciated was the support I received: my leaders and mentors always supported and challenged me, while at the same time giving me plenty of scope for initiative. This enabled me not only to deepen my analytical skills, but also to involve my strengths as an interface profile between business and IT.

The trainee programme has not only brought me a lot of professional benefits, it has also opened up a number of doors for new topics and perspectives. Today, I work as a business analyst in Finance, including in the SAP Analytics cloud environment, where I can pursue my passion for data. In this unit, I can expand my knowledge and create real added value for the company. I’m convinced that the trainee programme was the ideal start to my career at PostFinance.
Product Management Specialist

As early as the application process, I was already impressed by PostFinance’s open and appreciative culture. This was immediately confirmed once again when I started my trainee programme: my team warmly welcomed me and gave me the opportunity to play an active role and take on responsibility right from the start.

As a trainee in retail banking, I was able to work on exciting projects that contributed to our customers’ satisfaction. My activities ranged from competitor and data analyses to identifying customer pain points using customer surveys and holding ideation workshops. Our focus has always been on understanding our customers, and this has been the basis for the customer-oriented development of our products and services. Not only through the close support of my mentors, but also through additional courses and training that we completed as trainees, I have had the opportunity to develop continuously, both methodically and personally.

Thanks to my 20% placement in Business Development & Steering and close collaboration with various specialist units, I was able to expand my network within PostFinance and learn how varied the perspectives in the company are.

I was particularly pleased to be offered a permanent position as a Customer Journey Owner in the field of payment transactions after six months. In retrospect, the trainee programme prepared me perfectly for my current position: it gave me professional challenges, enabled me to grow personally and provided me with valuable experience, methods and contacts.

FAQs

You apply for a specific initial placement that aligns with your previous experience, skills and interests. We will then work together to find a suitable option for the second placement. In doing so, we take into account your interests, strengths and development goals, as well as the placement options available at PostFinance.

The focus is on your development. You will receive professional and personal support throughout the entire trainee programme. Regular feedback meetings and situation assessments will help you to develop your strengths and achieve your goals. Experienced trainers will also support you in your areas of work, encourage your progress and share their knowledge with you.

As part of the 20% project system, you will have the option of spending up to 20% of your working hours on projects in other PostFinance units. You can also take part in various placements and workshops. This will give you an insight into new areas and enable you to work with different teams and expand your network beyond your placement areas.

As a trainee, you have a training budget of CHF 3,000 at your disposal during the trainee programme. In addition to the internal courses, you can also attend off-the-job training courses. Training courses that promote your professional or personal development and are related to PostFinance and your work tasks are approved.

During the trainee programme, you will develop both professionally and personally, make contacts and get to know various PostFinance units. This opens up new prospects for your future career. Many of our trainees transition into a suitable role at PostFinance directly after the end of the programme. Please note that continuing employment cannot be guaranteed after completing the trainee programme. Nevertheless, the programme lays a good foundation for taking your next career step.

No. A maximum of one trainee position can be applied for at any one time.

Make sure your application documents are complete, up to date and do not contain any spelling or grammar mistakes. In your CV, draw attention to relevant experiences, projects, academic research or part-time jobs related to the position advertised. Show what skills you already have and how you can use them in the role. Providing specific examples and the results achieved make your profile stand out in particular.

No. The trainee programme is designed for a Switzerland-based role. Permanent employment from abroad is therefore not possible.

Yes, you will attend the trainee selection day in person in Bern.

Generally speaking, working from home is possible. During your trainee programme, you generally work from home one to two days a week. However, depending on the team, task and situation, your presence in Bern may be required, for example for team events or important appointments. You will discuss the specific options with your team and agree on them on a case-by-case basis.