Great Firm but low very low pay - Business Analyst UBS Employee Review

4.0
May 19, 2011
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Pros

> Global financial powerhouse > Associated with Swiss Banking > Brand name world-wide recognition > Experienced managers at the helm > Relatively low stress environment for a financial firm > Laid back corporate culture (not stuffy) > Flexible work schedule and project deadlines if needed > Process oriented culture > Solid benefits > Employees can use UBS services for financial growth

Cons

> Very very low compensation compared to peers > Low to no bonuses depending on fiscal quarter > Few, if any, promotions > Many employees are doing the tasks of managers without the pay > Heavy outsourcing, especially in IT environment > Conservative approach to adopting technology (usually last to adopt latest technology) > Archaic systems > Still have an old boys network

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5.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

One of the biggest pros is brand value and global credibility. UBS is a top-tier global wealth management and investment bank, so having it on your resume immediately signals experience in a highly structured, regulated, and performance-driven environment. That tends to carry weight across financial services and corporate TA roles. Another major advantage is strong learning exposure. Because UBS operates across wealth management, investment banking, asset management, and corporate functions, employees usually get exposure to complex stakeholder groups, senior leadership, and high-volume, high-stakes hiring environments. For recruiting roles specifically, that often means experience with executive searches, niche skill sets, and global requisitions.

Cons

other factor is workload during restructuring cycles or market downturns. Financial services recruiting is highly market-sensitive, so hiring freezes or sudden ramps are common. That can create uncertainty or shifting priorities in requisition ownership and pipeline planning. From a career perspective, role specialization can sometimes feel narrow. While UBS is large, some employees find they become highly specialized in one function (like wealth management or a specific region), which may require intentional effort to broaden experience.

3.0
Jul 5, 2026
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Pros

Good benefits, easy managers and hybrid working

Cons

Ongoing merger, layoffs and restructing

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