Equity Sales Trading Apprentice Review
at UBS
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
London Apprentice
Review Submitted: May 2022
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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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:
5/5
I work in equity sales trading, which is focused on executing single stock situations, which may contain outsized market orders or illiquid stocks, these situations may provide a liquidity challenge and require various types of liquidity to be sourced. I help provide liquidity solutions for clients and manage risk.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I have very much enjoyed the programme. It has been a challenge but i have thoroughly enjoyed developing my skillset and advancing my career
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Absolutely, I have found being on desk has improved my knowledge and technical skillset beyond what I could of imagined. I have had the opportunity to develop presentation, excel, coding skills and combining them with the knowledge i have picked up from expert professionals
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
The programme has a decent structure with the opportunity to learn and develop new skillsets which can be applied to your role. The only thing is there has been a lack of clarity on timelines to realistically obtain a regulated status
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
UBS is very good at supporting my development and advancing my career while making sure im not crushed by my workload especially in the run up to my CFA exam
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
We receive a lot of support from the training provider to help us achieve the qualifications- from exams to the portfolio based work- they are always happy to support and provide advice
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
I would say it has helped a considerable amount- especially in the period of high market volatility we are seeing this year. This has allowed me to have a greater understanding into some of the market moves.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
there is plenty of networking opportunities and social events provided by the company and i play 7 aside football with my colleagues
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think UBS provides an amazing opportunity to learn on desk from industry professionals as well as receiving industry qualifications that are relevant and can be applied to the role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Research into the company, understand the philosophy and ethos. put the time into prepare and practice interview questions.
