UBS Reviews

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

Pros – Employee Friendly
Great learning and working environment

Cons – Inter 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

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

Pros – Many 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.

Cons – This 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 Management – Tracking 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

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 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

Pros – Strong structure to the program

Cons – Not a lot of internal mobility

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 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 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