Control and Risk Officer Review
at UBS
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Loddon
Review Submitted: March 2022
Overall Rating
3.1 /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!
2.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
2.6/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
3/5
Have an overview of operational risk within my function. Follow up on potential risks when they come up as well as looking into other projects and working with different stakeholders
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
2/5
Course has great benefits and great outcomes. The university and HR interaction can really annoy me. No transparency on comp or how/why our course structure changes and no consultation either. Uni expect too much of you and apprenticeship work is mind numbingly dull and pointless. Tedious tickbox exercise.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes i think so. I am more organised and able to deal with stress
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Pfff I don't know. Exam dates have changed with only a few weeks notice which really impacts holiday and time off plans. You need to rely on your own flexibility and organisation a lot of the time.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Line manager and team are both really good and understanding. Wouldn't be able to complete the course without them. Academic mentor is also very good.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
There is support in form of masterclasses and webinars, as well as access to tutors over email. Personally should make more of this resource than I have in the past.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
It doesn't yet. maybe some wider understanding of the financial world but it has no connection to my day to day
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
1/5
Covid - none. Although this should have changed but culture at work is too focused on wfh for this to be useful
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Would have preferred a sliding scale to yes/no. But culture is good, pay and bonus are better elsewhere
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
None really specific to applying to UBS compared with other employers
