UBS reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(14,595 total reviews)
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Sergio P. Ermotti

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

UBS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 14,595 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The UBS employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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15K reviews
4.0
Apr 12, 2015

Associate

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

relatively nicer colleagues compared to other IB

Cons

bonus is way too small. many talented people left for that.

4.0
Apr 7, 2015

Very happy so far, but a lot of that could be luck

Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

I fell into a great position, working with super smart and overall lovely colleagues. The company is truly international, so I am able to work with many different types of people -- which really ups your personal learning & development process. The company is huge, and they are constantly reorganizing (good and bad thing) -- it's up to you to seek out opportunities, but they are there if you are willing to look and put in the effort. And yes, you have to be friendly with those in power (not suck up, just make yourself known), but politics exist in ANY company, large or small.

Cons

Not much diversity at the top, particularly in Switzerland -- it's exactly who you'd think would be running a large bank. The Swiss are cold -- but they're Swiss. They also think about Americans negatively overall, and talk about it constantly, even to Americans.

1.0
Mar 27, 2015

bad outweigh good.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

One of largest wire house firms. Looks good on a resume. A lot of helpful training. A good place to start.

Cons

Not much help. Basically give you unrealistic expectation and act shocked when goals aren't met. Unless family member works there or you are independently wealthy do not apply. They will push you out in a few years.

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