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Updated May 23, 2013
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75% Approve of the CEO

UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti

Sergio Ermotti

(119 ratings)

62% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Chicago, IL

Former Employee – worked at UBS full-time for more than 3 years

ProsEmployee Friendly
Great learning and working environment

ConsInter department change not as impartial as the HR claims.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at UBS full-time for more than 10 years

ProsMany opportunities to learn and grow in knowledge about the financial markets with offices all around the world. I was able to hold several different positions in my tenure with UBS which continued to challenge me intellectually.

ConsThis is a Swiss owned company. Sometimes, the Swiss methods/initiatives don't 'translate' well in the US. The markets are cyclical, so there are 'good' years and 'bad' years. I was given a 'bonus' in UBS Stock options, which ended up being worthless when they could finally be exercised.

Advice to Senior ManagementTracking and measurement are important, but when it's overdone, it affects people's ability to execute their jobs well. Find a reasonable balance.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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San Francisco, CA

Former Employee – worked at UBS full-time for more than a year

ProsWe were trying to rebuild the brand and hired some good people.

ConsSwiss Parent does not understand US Investment banking

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at UBS

Prosgood people, collaborative culture, global reach

Conslots of management changes, uncertainty about commitment to businesses and long term prospects

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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New York, NY

Current Employee – been working at UBS as an intern for more than a year

ProsWork Environment, convenient commute, great for resume, flexible hours

Consunpaid... frivolous tasks, learned nothing, printed papers, planned personal trips, organized drawers, filed, and created agendas for supervisor.

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Chicago, IL

Former Employee – worked at UBS as an intern for less than a year

ProsVery interactive atmosphere, where everybody seeks to work towards the betterment the entire firm. People seemed to collaborate and build off each other's particular strengths.

ConsThere are limited employment opportunities within the Wealth Management business in general. There was seemingly very little "new capital" to invest, making it difficult to find new business.

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep it up.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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ProsStrong structure to the program

ConsNot a lot of internal mobility

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Former Employee – worked at UBS

ProsKnowledgeable co-workers/higher ups. Great place in financial industry.

ConsNone to really speak of.

Advice to Senior ManagementN/a

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Del Mar, CA

Former Employee – worked at UBS as an intern

ProsGreat experience, killer resume builder

ConsTerrible pay, otherwise, only pros to speak of

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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New York, NY

Former Employee – worked at UBS full-time for more than a year

ProsNone unfortunately. The Company used to be great. Great reputation, hit above their weight and M&A was best on the street. No longer!
The only positive attribute for a new hire is the training. Complete it and start your job search!

ConsEverything....lay-offs every month, constant turnover, tarnished brand and reputation, no company transparency, terrible comp, terrible management, terrible experience/exposure.....

Advice to Senior ManagementPay your people, stop hiring laterally...they sucked at another firm and were let go or weren't paid. Why do you think they are coming to UBS. They will suck there and kill the junior people. Band aid mentality.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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