UBS Global Wealth Management Degree Apprentice Review
at UBS
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: March 2023
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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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 am the first line of financial crime defence for client background checks within UBS Wealth Management. This involves discounting potential negative news and speaking with CA's/FCP if the news is a true hit.
I also assist Year 1 apprentice in managing and conducting the prepping of client annual review pack meetings.
I also assist Year 1 apprentice in managing and conducting the prepping of client annual review pack meetings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I enjoy the program. This is because the programme offers the chance to get real-life work experience/salary/industry qualifications/full funded degree/networking opportunities and more i.e. a win-win situation. UBS places great emphasis on its apprentices thus making the program extremely appealing.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Main skilled harnessed is communication. I work in a team of three in the background media screening team and we receive many client alerts which we must sift through and make a judgement/verdict on this financial or reputational negative news. Given the high volumes, we are in constant contact re how to allocate these alerts and how best to manage expectations.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
It is very well structured. We are given a study day every Thursday which allows us to study for university/industry exams. We get given a line manager/pastoral care manager/apprentice buddy 2 years above us and we receive frequent check-ins from all.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I receive a great deal of support from my employer. I am grateful for the continuous and frequent support which helps foster and facilitate a positive and inclusive working environment.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
We receive a great deal of support. We are allocated from early on an academic mentor. They are supportive and offers critical advice and guidance on how best to approach our qualification exams and also provide help on managing our personal development.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
The qualifications are very useful to the role. From a financial crime perspective, the ethics module is extremely relevant and provides useful support allowing me to incorporate book revision into a more practical realm for on-the-job uses.
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
Yes, there are many. We frequently have apprentice events at UBS e.g. networking events/events to build and enhance soft skills and more.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I enjoy the program. This is because the programme offers the chance to get real-life work experience/salary/industry qualifications/full funded degree/networking opportunities and more i.e. a win-win situation. UBS places great emphasis on its apprentices thus making the program extremely appealing.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Research both the company and your chosen role well. Do practice interviews to increase your confidence. Ensure you are well prepared for the interview.
