UBS Reviews

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

Pros – Very 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.

Cons – There 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 Management – Keep it up.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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

Pros – We were trying to rebuild the brand and hired some good people.

Cons – Swiss 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

Former Employee – worked at UBS

Pros – good people, collaborative culture, global reach

Cons – lots 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

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

Pros – Work Environment, convenient commute, great for resume, flexible hours

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

Former Employee – worked at UBS

Pros – Strong structure to the program

Cons – Not a lot of internal mobility

Former Employee – worked at UBS as an intern

Pros – Great experience, killer resume builder

Cons – Terrible 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

Former Employee – worked at UBS

Pros – Knowledgeable co-workers/higher ups. Great place in financial industry.

Cons – None to really speak of.

Advice to Senior Management – N/a

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

Pros – None 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!

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

Advice to Senior Management – Pay 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

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

Pros – Large international organization with great opportunities to learn a lot and be able to move around. You work hard and you can grow professionally and take on new responsibilities. Great internal development and education opportunities which one should not let pass by.

Cons – Complex organization, in recent years lacks leadership and credibility vis-à-vis employees. If you are an FA or Banker you probably are doing great. But if you are in Corporate Center or Home Office you are rather viewed as a "2nd class citizen" and you feel this in every way. Overall the morale of employees could be better. Many great and experienced professionals left the organization or were let go. Company has a know-how drain in certain areas which is a concern.

Advice to Senior Management – Employees are the biggest asset of the firm and should be appreciated more, at least morally and in a honest way. Don't try to use a forced ranking system to justify why one should not get paid. Everybody knows the issue. Honesty would go a long way and boost employee morale. It's not only about money but about wanting to work for a firm with pride again.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Former Employee – worked at UBS full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – huge estate, lots of different and interesting technology exposure, some high quality people (but many have departed for their next opportunity). The current environment can be seen as the bottom of the valley and better days are on the horizon for those who can or will persevere.

Cons – aging estate, multiple first priority projects, limited or minimal resources, primary focus on cost cutting, little investment today, overwhelming workload, limited management communications, ultra-sensitivity to risk.

Advice to Senior Management – define and commit to a few priorities and align resources to achieve them; clearly communicate priorities and de-prioritize those projects that are not considered important. The current situation is unsustainable.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend