Spring Insight Week Review
at UBS
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.4 /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 Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
I was introduced to UBS and its global structure towards banking. We were able to hear from a variety of placement students, graduates, and research directors about areas such as Global Banking, Global Markets, and Asset Management. We were given the opportunity to ask questions and work in teams on case studies such as on valuation and stock pitching. We were able to get involved with the wider community affairs programme that UBS offers.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I have a much broader understanding of the different roles available, particularly more specialist roles unique to UBS such as IBCOO. I was able to network with graduates and learn about their career progression opportunities, and learn about roles which spanned across different divisions such as global research.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
4/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
I have gained key insight into key banking divisions, what skillsets are required, and what day-to-day work looks like within UBS. I have a much broader image of how different business areas like investment banking and asset management interact, and how teams collaborate on unique solutions for clients. I also gained an understanding of less-well known back office roles like operations, as well as developing my personal networking and teamwork skills in group exercises.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
4/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Throughout the UBS Spring Insight Week we were introduced to its unique collaborative culture, within and across divisions. We learnt about its emphasis on sustainable investing and ESG. In a separate diversity, equity, and inclusion session, we were introduced to its action on the gender pay gap, diversity networks, and its values of inclusivity. We were also given a chance to explore its community action programmes and participate in an exercise designing letters for the elderly.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed, and am especially grateful, for the chance to have learnt so much about UBS and the financial services industry during the Spring Week. I felt valued and was given the chance to ask many questions to industry experts, gaining a broader understanding of how different commercial developments affect clients. I have also kept in touch with many fellow participants who I have enjoyed networking with.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at UBS
5/5
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS
Prepare thoroughly for the online assessments using practice websites, and ensure that you tailor your answers to the bank or business area you are most passionate about in the online interview. I would also recommend external organisations such as SEO London who helped me massively during the application process.
