Sales & Trading Degree Apprentice Review
at UBS
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: April 2024
Overall Rating
4 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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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:
4/5
I price derivatives, create revenue reports and help on pre and post trade activity. Client facing role, you're given responsibility from the beginning and you'll work in a team with professionals, not apprentices.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
The reputation, responsibility and rewards.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Excel, sales, negotiation, UBS systems and networking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It is very structured, you get a calendar where the academic year and assessments are set out.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
You get a study day a week, and you can take study leave before exams to prepare further.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lectures, study resources and 1 to 1 sessions of needed. Lots of support available
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It is very relevant, especially in terms of teaching you about regulation and compliance.
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
We have networks and charity events we can attend to get involved.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good pay and the people are great, I've made genuine friends on this program.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Know the values of the company
