Spring Insight & Tomorrow’s Talent Program Review
at UBS
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
CB2 8PH
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Each day focussed on a different business division. This included investment banking (at UBS referred to as Global Banking), asset management, global markets, wealth management, technology and sell-side research. There were also lots of interactive sessions throughout the week, including AmplifyME simulations in IB and markets. There was lots of networking, both at lunch time and the opportunity to organise your own coffee chat. There were also panel discussions, with a range of UBS employees from graduates to senior leadership. Also, we got to explore the UBS offices, including their bee hives!
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great; it definitely gave me a thorough understanding of UBS as a whole which I think is super useful. This way, if I join as a summer intern, I will have some level of understanding of what everyone does if I meet someone new in the canteen. It was great to learn about how UBS benefits from cross-divisional synergies, for example between asset and wealth management. There is also so much internal mobility at UBS, and graduates are encouraged to complete a rotation outside of their business area, or to another team within their business area.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I definitely developed my technical knowledge in the Global Banking session with AmplifyME, and my ability to react quick in the Global Markets session. I also continued developing my ability to network throughout the week. It was also very interesting to go through all the business divisions, as this caused me to consider career paths I may previously have never considered, and keep an open mind throughout the programme.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
UBS's culture definitely makes it stand out. Firstly in terms of the building, there are communal working spaces throughout, gardens on the roof, and a fabulous gym. This means that people have opportunities to relax and take a break from work. Everyone at UBS is willing to help each other. Furthermore, deal teams are lean in Global Banking, which I love. Many deal teams only have one analyst, which means they quickly get exposure to their seniors and learn how to do things quickly. UBS's incredible culture is summed up with the fact that their average staff tenure is 8 years, which is definitely a lot higher than other banks.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Hugely. I felt as if UBS genuinely wanted me to be there. The programme of events planned was thorough and insightful, and I developed my knowledge of UBS and my skills as an individual.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at UBS
5/5
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS
Firstly, make sure your cover letter is formatted correctly and on a single page. UBS does not have cover letters, so your CV needs to be great. For the test, practice a lot. Make sure your numerical skills and knowledge of UBS's values are prepared. For the Hirevue, show your passion. Know about UBS, whether it is the structure of their teams or their Employee Networks. UBS does not use AI in recruitment, so someone is watching your Hirevue. Make sure that you are smiling, dressed professionally (overdress if in doubt!) and using hand gestures.
