Global Markets FX S&T Review
at UBS
Degree Apprenticeship
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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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:
5/5
Working within Fx Sales and Trading as an Assistant (/FXTC). Booking, rebooking and amending Cash FX and FX derivatives trades: spot, forwards, futures, options, exotics, Money market products etc. managing g10 and EM fx 0d option expiry sheets. Assist sales and trading, prime brokerage and external clients.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
5. Super good. Challenging and fun at the same time. Good support from UBS and University too.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes I have learnt lots of new skills - mostly revolving around trading books / bookings and risk management.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
4. Well structured.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
5. Great support from HR especially and line manager.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
4. Good support.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Good overall but my role is quite specific to only some of the textbook knowledge.
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
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Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good work life balance, even in a demanding role. BB bank - great place to start your career. Exposure to FO with some of the UBS apprenticeship programs. Great HR team - help make the program run smoothly.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Have a genuine interest in the role you’re applying to AND know what it is you’re applying to.
