Good colleagues, poor senior management - Executive Director UBS Employee Review

2.0
Jan 19, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good colleagues Good systems Good work-life balance

Cons

- Lack of support from Senior management - They have far too many people, this impacts on the overall bonus allocation and constant scrutiny on managing costs and driving revenue out of thin air - Complex org structure, many co-heads everywhere, feels like a way to placate those that have been there for many years, adds to top heavy headcount numbers and business inefficiency - Extremely conservative approach to risk management - High standards of compliance, even the most minor will likely lead to disciplinary action, this creates an atmosphere of constant fear,

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5.0
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Pros

Strong culture, global brand, good people

Cons

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3.0
Jun 28, 2026
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Pros

Good Learning opportunities, Tech savvy compared to other banking / fintech companies

Cons

Too much offshore, low cost resource strategies, Gap between functional & IT resources, CS merger favored many UBS employees and massive layoffs post UBS - CS merger. Hardly any bonus or pay increments.

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