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UBS

Asset Management Summer Analyst Review

at UBS

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: August 2021

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I was part of the AM COO Business Management team. As part of the team, I was placed on a variety of projects and was even given the opportunity to take responsibility for an important piece of work regarding the control environment. Much of the role involves analysis on excel and creating PowerPoint presentations as well as other documents. I would also attend many skype meetings with team members and different AM functions. I would also help and reach out to team members to support their work.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. One of my colleagues wasn't feeling well so I took responsibility for delivering that particular project. This project was important as it looked at the control environment of AM COO to ensure that all the controls are designed and operating effectively. I worked on the entire project myself but received tips and help along the way from my colleagues.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I have developed my Excel, PowerPoint and general Microsoft office skills. I have also improved my ability to present and communicate effectively with different audiences. I have also started learning a new coding language called Alteryx as part of the internship. I have learnt a lot about a professional environment in general such as rules on compliance. I have also learnt many terms and business details that I didn't know before.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I received an incredible amount of support and guidance. My line manager was always there when I needed any help or advice, despite how busy he was. It wasn't just my line manager but everyone I reached out to was also super helpful, from the recruitment team to my fellow interns. My fellow team members were also an amazing support and I felt that I could ask any question I wanted. I felt incredibly well supported throughout my 9 week internship.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was so much better than I could have imagined. Before starting I thought it would be overly competitive. However, although cliché, it was nothing like that. Every is definitely driven but there is an amazing collegiate feeling where everyone supports each other. Going into the office for the first time was the best experience. Everyone was so friendly and in general the vibes were just great. There are so many networks as well so I feel like everyone is welcome and accepted at UBS.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I will put it quite simply. It was the best experience of my life. Despite covid and the lock down environment, UBS still managed to put together, in my opinion, the best Asset Management summer internship in the UK!
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at UBS
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to UBS
Don't ever feel like you're not good enough. I come from an underprivileged and underrepresented background and still made it. Just make sure you know why you want to join UBS - learn about its history, behaviors, pillars, cultures and values. Also connect with those working at UBS on sites like LinkedIn and ask for any advice. I'm sure they will be more than happy to help.
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