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UBS

Investment Banking Compliance Review

at UBS

Degree Apprenticeship

Finance

London

Review Submitted: March 2023

Overall Rating

3.6 /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!

3/5 - Overview of Role
3/5 - Skills Development
3.4/5 - 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
As an IB C&ORC Apprentice, | get good exposure to senior colleagues within my bank. My day-to-day life involves analyzing the current risks within our IB division and preparing presentations for senior colleagues to present in risk committee meetings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Its a rollercoaster to be fair. and varies Some days it is enjoyable and some days it does feel a little repetitive. When I get given new tasks/projects, I tend to be more challenged and find it better.

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
I have become more proficient in Excel and PowerPoint. My networking skills have also considerably developed.

Structure and Support

How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Foobtall, social events with my team ( although rare )
Volunteering opportunities
Apprentice events

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
UBS offers a competitive salary and at the end of the day, it is an extremely prestigious institution. Whilst intense, it is an incredible opportunity to get experience here at an early age.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Research their values, prepare and most importantly be yourself! :)
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