2023 Apprenticeship Program- (Tech) Chief Digital &Information Office Review
at UBS
Degree Apprenticeship
Information Technology
London
Review Submitted: May 2024
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!
3/5
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Overview of Role
3/5
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Skills Development
2.4/5
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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:
3/5
Wealth Management Technology:
1) Team Role: Access Control & Infrastructure. Data reconciliations on a monthly basis; previously manual now automated.
2) Agile Role:
- SFTP feed creations for wealth management clients specifically FIM clients + other clients who can use SFTP feed products like family offices. Liaise with clients, CAs, business and IT to create the feeds in efficient ways for releases.
- Creating IT Support model; documentation of key/core IT processes.
1) Team Role: Access Control & Infrastructure. Data reconciliations on a monthly basis; previously manual now automated.
2) Agile Role:
- SFTP feed creations for wealth management clients specifically FIM clients + other clients who can use SFTP feed products like family offices. Liaise with clients, CAs, business and IT to create the feeds in efficient ways for releases.
- Creating IT Support model; documentation of key/core IT processes.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Quite a bit.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
3/5
Yes. Data analysis + excel, communication, presentation, project tracking.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
2/5
Structured okay/satisfactory.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Quarterly check in (meetings) between apprentice team and all apprentices. Can feel free to raise queries to apprentice team/hr/individuals.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
We can get study leave for exams at manager discretion. Anyone struggling can raise to manager/apprentice team to see how/where they can get support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
2/5
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Yes, there are clubs.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good working culture in my department.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Be yourself, be inquisitive.
