UBS reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(14,578 total reviews)
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Sergio P. Ermotti

83% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

UBS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 14,578 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
2.0
Dec 31, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

At UBS, it's easy to be a star, because everybody around you lacks any motivation or discernible talent. You'll frequently travel to fun places like London, Zurich and Tokyo for no apparent reason. If you're fortunate enough work on a project that isn't axed due to lack of interest or boredom on the part of management, you'll have unlimited time lines to complete even the simplest of tasks, since nobody will ever pressure you to work as that may ruin your friendship and personal relationships are far more important than the success of the business.

Cons

Management is totally incompetent. Compensation is very weak. Technology is a joke (even though they think they're cutting edge). Nobody cares if you make any sort of progress (education, career, otherwise). Officers (such as the COO) verbally assault entire departments and publicly make lewd jokes about individuals they don't care for. Your liberties will be infringed upon (you'll work any hours they want you to, takes calls during sick & vacation time, and rid yourself of any personal websites or blogs, it's against their policy).

4.0
Dec 27, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Global, forward thinking bank that is competitive without being cut-throat. This comes from the swiss tradition of democracy and high standards. Significant opportunities as company is a leading player in many fields, such as global equities (research and trading) and fx. One of the few banks with balanced presence across Americas, Europe and Asia. One of the most open banks about issues highlighted by the sub-prime and liquidity crises and in my opinion, therefore, one likely to recover faster and remain stronger for longer. Well placed to service increasingly global economy. Have a rounded feedback process and encourage diversity and different approaches.

Cons

Ambition strained ability to manage success at the peak and poor decisions by prior management have undermined confidence. Not as well known in the Americas. Company has been brought together through a series of mergers that were all successful in the short run but many of which are not yet fully integrated. Sometimes, implementation has not been directed at the long run and the planning process is not fully thought out or flexible enough. I have yet to see this significantly improve at my level. There is uncertainty around at the moment given the situation in the industry and level of changes required. Given the adjustment required there is likely to be short run pain but the changes being implement make sense for the long run.

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