Does UBS pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, UBS employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at UBS. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at UBS?

72% of UBS employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated UBS 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at UBS?

Associate Director (1128) , Director (819) , Analyst (563) , Intern (525) , Software Engineer (422) , Authorized Officer (397) , Business Analyst (288) , Executive Director (274) , Project Manager (181) , Investment Banking Analyst (174) , Client Service Associate (171) , Internship (171) , Associate (163) , Wealth Management Intern (158) , Financial Advisor (156)

What are the pros of working at UBS according to real employee reviews?

"people of all levels are approachable and there is a good culture or mentoring / nurturing talent with in the organisation" ((in 1562 reviews)); "depends on your team but my current team has a good work life balance and a decent work from home options" ((in 1423 reviews)); "It's easy to find some really great people and there's quite a few really good networks to join." ((in 1275 reviews)); "Salary and leave benefits are good." ((in 676 reviews)); "The salary is good and some feeling of stability is also nice." ((in 467 reviews))

What are the cons of working at UBS according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and there a tendency where the bosses are bias when comes to promotions." ((in 517 reviews)); "Low Bonus and hikes" ((in 365 reviews)); "Long hours and very difficult to arrange any plans after work as they may need to be cancelled in order to work." ((in 354 reviews)); "There are good and bad managers." ((in 186 reviews)); "Fixed working hours (can also be a pro)" ((in 168 reviews))

What are employees saying about UBS layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about UBS layoffs and their outlook for job security at UBS in 2026.

UBS reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(14,571 total reviews)

Sergio P. Ermotti

84% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

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3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.8

Work/Life balance

3.7

Culture & values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

UBS has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 14,571 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

Oct 29, 2008

UBS - Retail

Registered client service associate

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Lots of opportunity to move within the company, whether its a physical move of location with a lateral position change or into an entirely different department.

Cons

The company is so large, predictably there are always a lot of machinations and procedures to follow to get something done. I had a problem with my securities registration and it was like moving a mountain to get someone in corporate to help me resolve it. Eventually they did, but I had to be very aggressive and I felt like corporate should have been more supportive from the very beginning.

2.0

Oct 28, 2008

Do not get sold by the sexy side. Money takes along time to gather.

Financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

UBS has good benefits and training. Healthcare benefits are offered on the first day of employment. The networking is also a major benefit; if you enjoy attending numerous functions.

Cons

A balance between work and life do not exist. Management will sell you on the idea that schedules are flexible, but performance goals are unrealistic. Watch the Enron trading documentary and you will see how UBS operates. The biggest downside is the amount of cold calling that is emphasized. If you do not like cold calling stay away from this type of work. Most managers climbed the ladder during the 90's when cold calling was effective and people wanted to hear about the latest Wall Street concoction. Today, nobody wants to take a brokers call especially for risky products that get you paid.

4.0

Oct 21, 2008

Bullish

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Obviously it depends on what area you are in, but overall I have found the UBS culture is friendly and supportive. I have heard people speculate that this is because the bank still maintains a European style relationship with its employees. I came from another bank in which, after a seemingly endless series mergers, everyone felt like they were walking around with a bulls-eye on the back of their head. People were miserable. I really have to say that given that experience I found the whole atmosphere at UBS like a breath of fresh air.

Cons

It has been a tough year news-wise. Between the 50+ billion write down, the cross-boarder issues and the auction rate security mess, UBS has been on the front pages way too much for my comfort. The Stock has taken a nose dive. One never likes to see one's employer take it on the chin because you would have to be an idiot not worry about job security in this market. That said, it has been tough for all Financial services companies.

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