UBS reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(14,623 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 14,623 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 Finanza industry (3.7 stars).

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4.0
Apr 7, 2015

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

Anonymous employee
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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.

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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.

2.0
Mar 22, 2015
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Pros

Good place to start a career UBS name helps on your resume

Cons

below average compensation (salary, bonus and benefits) weak upper management in Canada lack of transparency from management lack of employee training

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